By Mary Varchaver
From angst to zydeco, the final word consultant to international phrases and phrasesEnglish isn't just the main extensively spoken language on the planet, it's also the main dynamic. And one of many leader assets of its huge, immense power is the various international phrases and words with which it really is constantly enriched. the last word consultant for writers, editors, and word-lovers of each ilk, The Browser's Dictionary of international phrases and words is an A-to-Z compendium of two, 000 loan-words at present utilized in English speech and writing. It contains phrases from world wide, for example: rapprochement, macho, and imbroglio (France, Spain, and Italy); gestalt and zeitgeist (Germany); gulag and apparatchik (Russia); shibboleth (Hebrew); purdah and bungalow (Hindi); loofah (Arabic); netsuke (Japan); and hundreds of thousands extra. every one access offers a advisor to pronunciation, literal and idiomatic definitions, and a few provide brief examples of ways the observe is utilized by modern audio system and authors.Mary Varchaver (Hastings, new york) is a contract author, researcher, and editor. She is usually the coauthor, besides Frank Ledlie Moore of The Dictionary of the acting Arts.
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En brochette refers to anything cooked on a skewer or a small spit. brochure (broh-SHOOR) [French: a stitched book] A pamphlet or booklet containing information. broderie anglaise (broh-deh-REE anh-GLEHZ) [French: English embroidery] A style of fine white cotton fabric with embroidered eyelets laid out in a pattern or a flowerlike design. qxd 7/7/01 2:29 PM Page 37 brouhaha • burka 37 brouhaha (BROO-hah-hah) [French] An uproar; a commotion; a hullabaloo; a clamor; an incident involving turmoil or confusion, especially a disagreement or fight over something unimportant.
The rakish secret agent. A blond chanteuse. ͘—Time, May 10, 1999. qxd 7/7/01 2:29 PM Page 50 50 chapati • chasse gardée chapati (chah-PAH-tee) [Hindi] In northern India, a staple flatbread often made of whole-wheat flour and baked on a hot griddle. chapeau (singular); chapeaus, chapeaux (plural) (shah-POH) [French, from Latin] A hat. , are sold; the pork products themselves. chargé d’affaires (shahr-ZHAY dah-FAIR) [French: one in charge of things] The deputy in charge of a diplomatic mission during the temporary absence of its ambassador or minister.
S. Northeast, a person of high intellectual or social status, especially an aloof, snobbish, or conservative one. ͘ brasserie (brahs-REE) [French: brewery] An unpretentious tavern or restaurant that serves simple food and drinks, especially beer. ͗the sandwiches and beer sent up from the neighboring brasserie͘—The New York Times, August 4, 1975. bratwurst (BRAHT-woorst) [German: roasted sausage] A sausage made of pork with herbs and spices. qxd 7/7/01 2:29 PM Page 36 36 bravado • broderie anglaise bravado (brah-VAH-doh) [Italian] A show of bravery, often unsupported by real strength; boastful defiance.