UNUSUAL WORDS CXXVI

Can you give a simple definition of these less-frequently-used words?

1. IKEBANA

2. CANAPE 

3. ANELID 

4. LIVERY 

5. SALIENT 

6. COTERIE

7. BENTHOS 

8. APOTHEGM 

9. SHAMBLING

10. MERGANSER 

 

Answers:

 

1. IKEBANA - Traditional Japanese flower arrangement 

2. CANAPE - Bite-sized appetizer 

3. ANELLID - An earthworm

4. LIVERY - Design, colors, logo, uniform, etc. specific 

                       to an owner or company

5. SALIENT - Most important, noticeable

6. COTERIE - Exclusive group, clique

7. BENTHOS - Plants and animals that live on or near 

                          the bottom of a river, lake, or the ocean 

8. APOTHEGM - A short, clever saying - epigram

9. SHAMBLING - Walking with slow, shuffling steps

10. MERGANSER - Fish-eating, diving duck