Pronunciation: \ə-ˈvəŋ-kyə-lər\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin avunculus maternal uncle — more at uncle
Date: 1831
1 : of or relating to an uncle
2 : suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
taxidermy
Pronunciation: \ˈtak-sə-ˌdər-mē\
Function: noun
Etymology: tax- + derm- + 2-y
Date: 1820
: the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals and especially vertebrates
I heard the first word on Slate's Political Gabfest Podcast and liked it.
I heard the second word a few weeks ago while visiting Theodore Roosevelt's birthplace on East 20th Street in New York. Young TR was fascinated by taxidermy.
1 comment:
Cool Tal! I'm delighted that you are fascinated with "Teddy"! Did you ever get a chance to listen to River of Doubt? If so, we need to talk!
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