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In Latin, scintilla means 鈥渟park.鈥� Because Latin c often corresponds to English h, scintilla may be related to English sheer and shine, though scintilla may also be connected to Latin scindere 鈥渢o split,鈥� the source of rescind and scissors. Scintilla was first recorded in English circa 1680.
EXAMPLE OF SCINTILLA USED IN A SENTENCE
After a thorough cleaning, only a scintilla of a splotch remained of the massive wine stain on the couch.
尘补肠茅诲辞颈苍别
noun
a mixture of fruits or vegetables, often served as a salad.
More about 尘补肠茅诲辞颈苍别
惭补肠茅诲辞颈苍别 is the French name of Macedonia, known today as North Macedonia, a country in southeastern Europe that borders Greece. An unconfirmed explanation for the definition of 尘补肠茅诲辞颈苍别聽is a nod to Macedonia鈥檚 historical ethnic diversity. Macedonia is related to 尘补办别诲苍贸蝉, 鈥渢all,鈥� in reference to human height or the region鈥檚 highlands. 惭补肠茅诲辞颈苍别 was first recorded in English in the 1810s.
EXAMPLE OF MAC脡DOINE USED IN A SENTENCE
The 尘补肠茅诲辞颈苍别 of citrus and melon proved to be a popular appetizer at the potluck.
amethyst
noun
a purple or violet quartz, used as a gem.
More about amethyst
Amethyst comes by way of Latin from Ancient Greek 补尘茅迟丑测蝉迟辞蝉, literally meaning 鈥渘ot intoxicating.鈥� Perhaps because of amethyst鈥檚 winelike hue, a common belief in the ancient Mediterranean was that the stone prevented drunkenness. The ultimate origin, 尘茅迟丑测, 鈥渨ine,鈥� is distantly related to English mead, a liquor made from fermented honey. Amethyst was first recorded in English in the late 13th century.
EXAMPLE OF AMETHYST USED IN A SENTENCE
The deep purple amethyst in her necklace contrasted with her white dress.