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excelsior: Meaning and Definition of
ex•cel•si•or
Pronunciation: (ik-sel'sē-ur, ek-), [key]
— n.
- fine wood shavings, used for stuffing, packing, etc.
- a 3-point type: a size smaller than brilliant.
ex•cel•si•or
Pronunciation: (ek-sel'si-ōr" Eng. ik-sel'sē-ôr", ek-), [key]
— adj. Latin.
- ever upward: motto of New York State.
See also:
- excelsior (Thesaurus)
