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Weird Word Wednesday

ecphorianoun  ec·pho·ria \ek-ˈfōr-ē-ə\
Medical Definition of ecphoriaplural ecphorias or ecphoriae \-ē-ˌē\play
:  the rousing of an engram or system of engrams from a latent to an active state (as by repetition of the original stimulus or by mnemic excitation)

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Monday Musings: Arizona Sunset Photographs

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echellenoun \ā-ˈshel\Popularity: Bottom 10% of words
Definition of echelle:  a diffraction grating made by ruling a plane metallic mirror with lines having a relatively wide spacingOrigin and Etymology of echelleFrench, literally, ladder, from Old French eschele

First Known Use: 1949
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Monday Musings: Jet Streams and Moon photographs

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ecesisnoun  ece·sis \i-ˈsē-səs, -ˈkē-\Popularity: Bottom 30% of words
 Definition of ecesis:  the establishment of a plant or animal in a new habitatOrigin and Etymology of ecesisNew Latin, from Greek oikēsis inhabitation, from oikein to inhabit — more at ecumenical

First Known Use: circa 1904
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Monday Musings: Arizona Cloud formation photographs

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Ebullience
noun  ebul·lience \i-ˈbu̇l-yən(t)s, -ˈbəl-\Popularity: Bottom 40% of words
Definition of ebullience:  the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings :  exuberance1749First Known Use of ebullience
1749

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Monday Musings: Finding the right puppy for your lifestyle

Most people find puppies irresistible and want to take one home. Before making an impulsive decision, there are a couple of things to consider:

1. Are you prepared to make a commitment for ten to fifteen years? A puppy isn't a pair of shoes or a purse that can be shoved in the closet when you tire of it.

2. It's important to consider adopting the right companion animal for your lifestyle. Compatibility is essential for a happy life together.

Puppy Spot sent me a flowchart test that inspired me, which I've posted below. It will help you find the right puppy. Puppy Spot has a lot of information you can check out regarding puppy safety care. They also have a core policy: No Puppy Mill Promise

I took the test and discovered my Chihuahua is the perfect companion for me and my lifestyle.

Weird Word Wednesday

dybbuknoun  dyb·buk \ˈdi-bək\Popularity: Bottom 20% of words
Definition of dybbukplural dybbukimplay \ˌdi-bu̇-ˈkēm\ also dybbuks:  a wandering soul believed in Jewish folklore to enter and control a living body until exorcised by a religious riteRelated to dybbuk
Origin and Etymology of dybbukYiddish dibek, from Late Hebrew dibbūq

First Known Use: circa 1903
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Monday Musings: Arizona sunset pictures

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