concinnous

[kuhn-sin-uhs]

con·cin·nous

[kuhn-sin-uhs]
adjective
characterized by concinnity; elegant; harmonious; stylistically congruous.

Origin:
1645–55; < Latin concinnus neatly arranged, elegant; see -ous

con·cin·nous·ly, adverb
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Concinnous is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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concinnity (kənˈsɪnɪtɪ)
 
n , pl -ties
a harmonious arrangement of parts, esp in literary works, speeches, etc
 
[C16: from Latin concinnitās a skilful combining of various things, from concinnāre to adjust, of obscure origin]
 
con'cinnous
 
adj

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