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glabrous
[ gley-bruhs ]
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adjective
having a surface devoid of hair; smooth
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- First used between 1630鈥�40.
- From Latin glaber, meaning “smooth, hairless” + -ous, suffix forming adjectives.
EXAMPLES OF GLABROUS
- The glabrous leaves of Japanese camellias are smooth to the touch.
- Some people have naturally glabrous skin, free of hair or blemishes.
e pluribus unum
[ e ploo-ri-boos oo-noom ]
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Latin phrase
out of many, one
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- First used in English as a slogan in the 1700s.
- Adopted as the U.S. motto in 1782.
- Directly from Latin: e, “out of” + plus, “more” + unus, “one.”
EXAMPLES OF E PLURIBUS UNUM
- The phrase E pluribus unum appears on the Great Seal of the United States, symbolizing unity.
- In the spirit of E pluribus unum, people from all backgrounds came together to celebrate Independence Day.
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- First recorded in 1790鈥�1800.
- Formed from chock, “wedge” + –a-聽(connective) + block, “solid mass of wood.”
EXAMPLES OF CHOCKABLOCK
- The shelves in the bookstore were chockablock with bestsellers and new releases.
- The festival grounds were chockablock with food stalls, music stages, and excited visitors.
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