I have a new favorite word but I haven't found a place to use it. Zenzizenzizenzic according to Wikipedia is here In fact, I'm trying to learn to spell it. It sizzles on my tongue, quivers against my teeth and zests up my cheeks.
The meaning is simple: a number to its 8th power. It's age is ancient. So old, in fact, it is an oddity of the language. And, without a doubt, it has more z's than any other word.
Don't you just love it? Zenzizenzizenzic Zenzizenzizenzic Zenzizenzizenzic
Z Image created at Escape Motions
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I think Z is underrated. A great letter, all the way at the end of the alphabet. LOVE the artwork Sue, fabulous!
Cool word, but it has to do with math, which I detest. Mostly cause I am terrible at it!!! But a great post for Z ... Have a good rest of the week :)
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Oh wow! What a zenational word! lol! No wonder your teeth were chattering - it's a wonder they are still in!
Thanks so much for your contributions - great stuff and another round to come eh! Dxx
I love it! Even though I'm terrible at math, too! What a terrific word for the Z day! Hope you're enjoying a great week! Thanks as always for your visits/comments and for participating in ABC ! Much appreciated!
Sylvia
Love the picture of the Z. It has plenty of zip and zing.
Now that's a word that I don't think I will ever use. Fascinating.
Great word, and surprisingly zinple to say if you do it rhythmically.
That's a real word? How brilliant! zenzizenzizenzic. I love it.
Congrats on coming up with something truly unique! The photo is fab, too! :D
I learn everyweek new words! That's what ABC does! It's not only fun but also educational! You are again very inventive.
Word and image are zany!
Now that is a good word. A rhyming poem in itself.
I wonder if the word has ever been used in a Spelling Bee! Good find.
Great word! I can't say it- but it is impressive!
Love the visual as well!
Holy Wow! I think you get extra points for BEST word of the week :) I have only visited 3 people so far, but I am certain no one can outdo that : )
love the concept
Herman's Hermits singing I'm Henry the Zenzizenzizenzic
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Wow. I wish I had known that word when I did my 8x8x8 art show in August 8, 2008!
What a GREAT word!
Now if only I could say it.....
My tongue got all tangled up when I tried to say it!!!!
I need more practice.
Sue, I think you outdid yourself with this one - this is one word I will not add to my vocabulary!
I so like your Zs.
now you have me tongue tied lol!
Wouldn't you just love to be able to use that in Scrabble covering two red squares!!??
ha ha this is a great find I must say - quite fascinating.
What a wonderfu Z word, fantastic!!
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Sorry. I don't think I could begin to pronounce that word!
But I like the firey image of the Z! Makes me think of Zorro!
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Anna
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i can never pronounce Zenzizenzizenzic.
I don't think I could say it if my life depended on it...I LOVE the photo!
Your image is 'z'ensational!
Z is my favorite letter...my last name starts with Z and ends with 'ic' - sort of like your new word. I wonder if anyone had heard of it before. Very fun!
It certainly does sizzles, quivers and zests! It's certainly a supercalifragilisticexpalidocious word! I bet it could also be used to describe the amount of our national debt. :-O
what a wonderful word and just think of the Scrabble score - if only there were enough Zs in a scrabble set!
It sounds like a word used in casting spells. I always think higher mathematics is a bit like magic. The expression "popular mathematics book" in the Wiki is not a combination of words I've seen before, LOL. Love the neon Z.
It's a beautiful word, spoiled only by the fact that it is about MATHS! Maths and I do not get along. LOL!
It certainly does siZZle like water poured into a hot skillet. Or bacon frying on high heat. It also spits like an iron when you first push "Steam". But spelling it? Using it? I think not.
what talented z post.
Cheers!
I love that illustrated Z and I love the word - zenzizenzizenzic; it rolls off the tongue in a sensuous kind of way. Fabulous! I always like learning new words so thank you :-)
The word is missing from my large dictionary so is completely new to me.
Ah the things we discover.
It is also done by Zorro's sword? I am a teacher, but you won't get me trying to pronounce it .
My son is learning German, and he has no problem saying this words. In fact he said it so many times.
Wow, just look it make my head dizzy!!
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