excelsior meaning
UK US /ɪkˈsɛlsiɚ/ 4 syllables
excelsior (noun): thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing.
Definition of excelsior
- thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
Synonyms: wood shavings
Type of: packing material
How to pronounce excelsior
excelsior is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛlsiɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in OR · 9-letter words
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