n. (dīp*nŏs"ō̍*fĭst)
[Gr. deipnosofisth`s; dei^pnon a meal + sofisth`s a wise man, sophist.]
One of an ancient sect of philosophers, who cultivated learned conversation at meals.
deipnosophist
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n. (dīp*nŏs"ō̍*fĭst)
| Obscure Words: deipnosophist |
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IN BRIEF: n. - Someone skilled at informal chit chat.
Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
someone skilled at across-the-table chit chat
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