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Why Dictionary.com chose confabulate
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- First recorded in 1600–10.
- Combines the prefix con-⁸ + the Latin root fābulārī, meaning “to talk, chat;” related to the word fable.
EXAMPLES OF CONFABULATE
- At the book club, members took time to confabulate before diving into the discussion.
- My coworkers Caleb and Conny confabulated at a conference table.
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- First recorded between 1425–75.
- From the Latin in prīmīs, meaning “in the first place.”
EXAMPLES OF IMPRIMIS
- The will listed the deceased person’s wishes: imprimis, that the family estate remain intact.
- Imprimis, the evidence was insufficient to warrant a conviction.
epicure
noun
a person with a refined taste, especially for food and wine
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- First recorded between 1350–1400 to mean “a follower of the Greek philosopher Epicurus.”
- From the Greek personal name Epíkouros, meaning “helper, ally.”
EXAMPLES OF EPICURE
- Dani’s reputation as an epicure made her the go-to advisor for selecting wines at dinner.
- The chef tailored the tasting menu to suit the preferences of the visiting epicure.
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