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- First recorded in 1835鈥�40.
- Comes from Hawaiian and means literally, 鈥渢o arrange, put in order, compose, braid.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF HAKU
- The hula dancer gracefully moved across the stage, her haku swaying with each step.
- As a symbol of celebration and honor, he presented a fragrant haku to the guest of honor.
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- First recorded in English in 1480鈥�90.
- Comes from Old French, equivalent to jouiss-, stem of jouir 鈥渢o enjoy.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF JOUISSANCE
- The novel’s rich descriptions and poetic language offered readers moments of jouissance as they immersed themselves in its captivating narrative.
- The ballet performance was a masterpiece of grace and passion, eliciting feelings of jouissance in all who had the privilege to witness it.
smorgasbord
[ smawr-guhs-bawrd, shmawr- ]
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noun
an extensive array or variety.
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- First recorded in 1875鈥�80.
- Comes from the Swedish word 蝉尘枚谤驳氓蝉产辞谤诲.
- 厂尘枚谤驳氓蝉产辞谤诲 is formed from 蝉尘枚谤驳氓蝉, 鈥�(slice of) bread and butter, sandwich,鈥� from 蝉尘枚谤, 鈥渂utter鈥� (related to smear, “to rub with fat”) and 驳氓蝉, 鈥済oose, lump of fat or butter,鈥� and bord, 鈥渢able鈥� (as in board, “a table”).
EXAMPLES OF SMORGASBORD
- The music festival offered a smorgasbord of musical genres, appealing to all kinds of music lovers.
- She was impressed by the smorgasbord of colors available in the paint aisle at the local hardware store.
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