Tag: Fine Art
Word of the Day – June 8 – Cognoscente
Noun: Cognoscente (kahn-yuh-SHEN-tee)
Definition: A person who has expert knowledge in a subject: connoisseur
Sample sentence: Derrick was a cognoscente of fine art and knew...
Word of the Day – May 4 – Bon vivant
Noun; Bon vivant (bahn-vee-VAHNT)
Definition: A person having cultivated, refined, and sociable tastes especially in respect to food and drink.
Sample sentence: Mr. Murray is...
Word of the Day – July 20 – Netsuke
Noun: Netsuke (NETS-kay)
Definition: A small and often intricately carved toggle (as of wood, ivory or metal) used to fasten a small container to...