excelsior

/ɛkˈsɛlsiər/
/ɛkˈsɛlsiə/
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Other forms: excelsiors

Definitions of excelsior
  1. noun
    thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
    synonyms: wood shavings
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    type of:
    packing, packing material, wadding
    any material used especially to protect something
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