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e pluribus unum
Latin phrase
out of many, one
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Why Dictionary.com chose e pluribus unum
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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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Why Dictionary.com chose chockablock
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- First recorded in 1790–1800.
- Formed from chock, “wedge” + –a- (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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Why Dictionary.com chose feinschmecker
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- First recorded in 1895–1900;
- From German literally meaning “fine-taster, gourmet.”
- From fein, fine1 + Schmecker, “taster,” from schmecken, “to taste,” (see smack1 + -er1).
EXAMPLES OF FEINSCHMECKER
- The restaurant, popular among feinschmeckers, offered an exquisite tasting menu.
- An impressive feinschmecker, she could identify every ingredient in the elaborate dish.
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