Posted on 05/17/2012 4:33:33 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
omphalos \OM-fuh-luhs , noun
1. The central point.
2. The navel; umbilicus.
3. Greek Antiquity. A stone in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, thought to mark the center of the earth.
Example sentences:
To that incurable romantic the Trenton hovel was omphalos, the hub of existence, the center of mass.
-- Ellen Queen, Halfway House
Yes; but if not of the earth, for earth's tenant Jerusalem was the omphalos of mortality.
-- Thomas De Quincey, Suspiria de Profundies
Etymology:
From Greek, omphalos did not enter English until the 1850s when Thomas De Quincey used it in his work Suspiria de Profundis. It literally meant "navel."
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
People like these aren’t the omphalus of the world, rather the anus:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2884847/posts
A+ for you. We had a power surge here earlier and I was offline all day. New dog didn’t make a peep last night when he was put in his kennel, which he goes into now when you say “kennel”. The youngest taught him that yesterday afternoon in about 15 minutes. And we found out last night, he knows how to roll over and does it gladly for a piece of banana bread. I jogged him this morning with me and then walked him for the last mile and a half, to cool down. Saw someone else who said he worked at the shelter and recognized him and was glad he has a home now. He is excellent with everyone except our cat, who I haven’t seen all day. I wish that part was going better.
A++, including the tag!
Like BO himself, I have no clue where he was hatched.
What a funny memory!
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/peloton?s=ts
What the heck is a “peloton?” Dictionary says it’s ornamental glass made in Bohemia in the late 19th century.
Smart dog and a people pleaser-I’m so glad that he is turning out to be such a good companion. From my own experiences, I’m guessing that the cat is planning a new strategy to get the upper hand-they just seem to do that with dogs.
Have you ever watched part of the Tour de France? Or Olympic bike races? They use all kinds of lingo.
Mainly, the cat has been stalking out secure hiding spots and not budging for 8 hours at a time. We’re giving him more attention because he’s used to having his run of the house, but he’d prefer not to climb into the underside of the recliner and stay there all day. This morning, he’s behind the dryer and it’s laundry day, which he HATES. Poor kitty.
One of my favorite words is “omphaloskepsis” which means contemplation of one’s navel. To be said of non-productive co-workers.
They probably think you’re complimenting them. A for you!
Your cat has my sympathy, too-patience-it will resolve.
When we got Husky girl as a puppy, she drove our cat (we only had one then)to spend most of his day under the bed in the guest room, only coming out when the dog was either outdoors or asleep. that weent on for a couple of weeks. One day, the cat was coming out of the utility room after eating when Husky girl went charging at him. Instead of the usual retreat, the cat jumped at her, boxed her nose and chased her into the master bedroom. Their relationship improved rapidly after that.
I hope that happens soon. The cat was here first. I will protect him and keep him safe until he figures out how they will coexist.
I hope so, too, so peace will reign again at your house. The dog needs a set-down from the cat so he does not continue to regard him as a prey item/toy.
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