panache
|pa/nache|
C1
/pəˈnæʃ/
flamboyant style
Etymology
Etymology Information
'panache' originates from French, specifically the word 'panache,' where 'penaculum' meant 'a plume or tuft of feathers.'
Historical Evolution
'panache' changed from the French word 'penaculum' and eventually became the modern English word 'panache'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a plume of feathers,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'flamboyant confidence or style.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
flamboyant confidence of style or manner.
She carried off the performance with great panache.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45