excelsior

Noun

1. Fine wood shavings used for packing or stuffing. 2. A motto or catchword used to encourage improvement or ambition.

ریشه

From Latin 'excelsior' meaning 'higher', comparative of 'excelsus' meaning 'high, lofty'.

مثال

• The fragile items were packed in excelsior.
• His personal motto was 'Excelsior', always striving for better.
• The excelsior was used to stuff the upholstery.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Packed in excelsior Motto of excelsior