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Why Dictionary.com chose frolic
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- First recorded around 1540 as an adjective meaning “merry.”
- From Dutch vrolijk, meaning “joyful;” the Dutch suffix -lijk is related to -ly and -like³.
EXAMPLES OF FROLIC
- The puppy would frolic in the yard, chasing leaves and yapping at birds.
- The baby elephant loves to frolic in the water.
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Why Dictionary.com chose proximo
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- From the Latin proximō mēnse, meaning “in the next month.”
- Related to the word proximity.
EXAMPLES OF PROXIMO
- The committee will meet proximo to finalize the budget.
- The restaurant is scheduled to unveil its new menu proximo.
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Why Dictionary.com chose campanulate
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- First recorded in 1660–70.
- Combines Latin the campānula meaning “small bell,” + -ate¹.
- Related to the word campanula, another name of bellflower.
EXAMPLES OF CAMPANULATE
- The jellyfish’s campanulate body pulsed rhythmically as it drifted through the water.
- The hiker noticed a patch of purple, campanulate flowers blooming along the trail.
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