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Sangfroid
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- So, you show up expecting a paragon of sangfroid and self-confidence.
- His sangfroid is remarkable, but he goes on until he comes to a tragic end.
- There are two potential explanations for the sangfroid of bond investors.
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Word Origin & History
sang-froid
"presence of mind, composure," 1712, from Fr. sang froid, lit. "cool blood," from sang "blood" (from L. sanguis) + froid "cold," from L. frigidus).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Cultural Dictionary
sangfroid [(sahn-frwah, sahn-fwah)]Composure in the face of difficulty or danger: “We would all be dead today if our bus driver hadn't kept his sangfroid when the bus began to skid on the ice.” From French, meaning “cold blood.”
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