Posted on 09/09/2009 6:13:20 AM PDT by VRWCmember
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
ennead • \EN-ee-ad\ • noun 
a group of nine
Example sentence:
Immediately following the show, viewers will be able to call or text in their votes for their favorite among this ennead of remaining contestants.
Did you know?
Since ancient times, various groups of people have considered nine to be a very special and sacred number. Legends and literature have long characterized groups of nine as having a special, in some cases magical, significance. Ancient Egyptians organized their gods into groups of nine; even today, their principal group of gods (headed by sun god Re-Atum) is called the "Great Ennead of Heliopolis." The "Ennead" English speakers use in that name traces to "ennea," the Greek word for "nine." "Ennead" is also used generally to refer to other groups of ancient gods. Furthermore, it is the name given to six sets of nine treatises by Greek philosopher Plotinus that were collected and organized by his 3rd-century disciple, Porphyry.
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Threads:
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
Review Thread Four: Word For the Day, Friday 7/25/03: Potation
Review Thread Five: Word For the Day, Monday 8/19/03: Stolid
Review Thread Six: Word for the Day, Tuesday 11/09/2004: Peripatetic (Post #125 may be my best anagram post ever)
Excellent! /Mr. Burns
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It seems like the supreme ennead would have to get involved.
Happy Anniversary to you and the Mr.!
No ish about it.
Happy Birthday Dixie!
Thank you! I went on a tear last night knitting and have almost 6 inches done on the neck of the new project. It goes much faster than my usual projects done on the tiny needles, like socks.
it’s the first day of school in New York state.......and on your birthday and all. those big yellow buses cut the the fog and took all the kiddies off to school......a day AFTER the bam’s speech....so sad, too bad.
Thanks! That is to cool! Can I be Vito? It sounds thuggish.
Happy Birthday Dixie!
I”m sure those hand knitted items will be greatly appreciated!
Is it just me or do those kids not look italian?
I especially like the superman and batman motiff
I especially like the superman and batman motiff
I stuttered in more ways than one.......LOL
No version of hispanic/spanish that I can see
Yeah, I liked the pic ‘cause it looked odd. there were better pics, but this one caught my interest.
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