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cornucopia
noun
an abundant, overflowing supply
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- First recorded in 1585–95.
- From the Late Latin cornū cōpiae, meaning “horn of plenty.”
EXAMPLES OF CORNUCOPIA
- During the holidays, the bakery became a cornucopia of pastries and sweets, with shelves overflowing with treats.
- The market was a cornucopia of fresh produce, with stands brimming with colorful fruits and vegetables.
soigné
adjective
carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed
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- First recorded in 1915–20.
- Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.”
EXAMPLES OF SOIGNÉ
- The soigné product packaging featured sleek colors and an elegant logo.
- The bride walked down the aisle in a soigné gown, perfectly tailored and timeless.
gobbledegook
noun
language that is usually hard to understand
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- First recorded in 1940–45.
- Coined by a Texas politician based on the noise made by a turkey.
EXAMPLES OF GOBBLEDEGOOK
- The contract was filled with so much gobbledegook that I could barely figure out what it was saying.
- I tried to read the instructions, but the technical jargon was all gobbledegook.
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