Word of the Day: Virtu.

NOUN
1. Knowledge of or expertise in the fine arts.
2. (Literary) The good qualities inherent in a person or thing.

Example Sentences.
1. "Callie was known for the breadth of her virtu, ranging from opera to pop art installations."
2. "The screenwriter imbued her characters with virtu to make them endearing to the audience."
3. "The fashion designer's virtu extended beyond the runway, evident by his taste in home decor."

Word Origin.
Italian, early 18th century

Drop the "e" from "virtue" and we have this noun that specifies a personal quality of knowledge of the arts. "Virtu" was borrowed from the Italian "virtù," which originated from the Latin "virtutem," meaning "virtue, goodness, manliness." It was adopted during a period of history when European habits and traditions, particularly those of Italian origin, were considered the height of culture around the world.

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Word Of The Day. Apéritif

NOUN
An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Example Sentences.

“The hostess greeted her guests at the door with an apéritif.”

“The caterer’s menu included an apéritif served before dinner.”

“My favorite apéritif is an ice-cold gin martini.”

The noun “apéritif” is taken from the French adjective of the same spelling, meaning “stimulating appetite.” An apéritif is an alcoholic drink usually served before the meal to stimulate the appetite. Common apéritifs include vermouth, dry sherry, brandy, champagne, and gin. The apéritif tradition has been in Europe for centuries, but in America, the practice gained popularity in the 1970s and is better known as “happy hour.” An apéritif is served before a meal, and a digestif is served at the end of a meal. Instead of a dry cocktail, it’s usually a sweeter beverage, such as cognac, sweet sherry, or a liqueur.