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Why Dictionary.com chose procellous
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- First recorded in 1620–30.
- From the Latin procellōsus, “stormy;” combines the Latin procella, “storm” + the suffix -ous.
EXAMPLES OF PROCELLOUS
- Their ship entered the procellous waters of the South Atlantic.
- The hikers postponed their trek due to the procellous forecast predicting high winds.
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Why Dictionary.com chose kudos
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- First recorded in 1825–35.
- From the Greek kŷdos, meaning “glory or honor;” originally university slang.
EXAMPLES OF KUDOS
- Both of the students deserve kudos for their achievements.
- After the win, the media heaped kudos on the coach for his surprise tactics.
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Why Dictionary.com chose flavescent
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- First recorded in 1850–55.
- From the Latin flāvescere, meaning “to become yellow;” possibly from Proto-Indo-European root *bʰel-, meaning “shiny.”
EXAMPLES OF FLAVESCENT
- A flavescent mist hung over the marshlands, giving the dawn an eerie beauty.
- Each fall, the leaves on the big tree in my yard turn a flavescent hue.
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