Definition: Triclinium, Klinai, Barbiton, Convivial, Aprobate

Triclinium

Three-couch dining room of the ancient Greco-Roman Mediterranean

 

Klinai

An ancient dining couch used by the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans

 

Barbiton

An ancient (Greek, Etruscan) stringed instrument similar to the lyre

 

Convivial (of an atmosphere or event)

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable

 

Apobate

Participants in an equestrian combat sport

 

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Definition: Antefix, Palmette, Alabastra

Alabastra, you say? Now that’s an awesome sounding word!

 

https://twitter.com/digitalcitizen/status/1220153246096011264

 

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Definition: Bucchero, Metalliform, Kyathos, Impasto, Abecedarium, Kantharos, Hydria

There were a LOT of new words I learned from this article so let’s get going!

 

Bucchero

A distinctly black, burnished ceramic ware, that is the signature ceramic fabric of the Etruscans (name is not theirs though)

 

Metalliform

Having the form or structure of a metal

 

Kyathos

Single-handled cup from Etruscan times

 

Impasto (not related to paint)

A rough, unrefined clay

 

Kantharos

Two-handled drinking cup from Etruscan times

 

Hydria

Water ware jug from Etruscan times

 

Abecedarium

Letters of the alphabet

 

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Definition: Karoshi, Vanta Black, Pettifogging

Some interesting stories with today’s interesting words

 

https://twitter.com/digitalcitizen/status/1220021996316217349

 

https://twitter.com/digitalcitizen/status/1220138942525329409

 

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Definition: Shitgibbon, Cockwomble, Pisstrumpet

Modern British sweating edition… 🙂

 

https://twitter.com/digitalcitizen/status/1219783293018746881

 

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