Zymurgy

by | Aug 6, 2013 | Uncategorized | 4 comments

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MEANING:

noun: The branch of chemistry dealing with fermentation, as brewing.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Greek zym- (ferment) + -urgy (work). Earliest documented use: 1868.

NOTE:

While zymurgy’s day job is raising spirits, it also moonlights as the last word in a dictionary. Aardvark serves on the opposite end.

Which, of course, compels a writer to use both words: Aardvark Adams graduated magna cum laude on Friday with a degree in Zymurgy. By Saturday night he was wasted by his degree…

What would you add, write, revise, Constant Reader (moniker borrowed from Stephen King without apology. He avows to liking a great time – let’s have one!)

4 Comments

  1. Cheryl Hall
    Cheryl Hall on August 6, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Wow, you have me laughing early in the morning – great play on words!!!

  2. pjcolando
    pjcolando on August 6, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    Thanks, so (I’m reading an Irish book). Did you drink beer for breakfast?

  3. Sandy Meddock
    Sandy Meddock on August 8, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    You are so great with your play on words, I love it! very funny

  4. pjcolando
    pjcolando on August 8, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Thank you – you know how I love to laugh and bring others along on the journey. When meeting people, I think I should say: “Hi, I’m PJ and I am addicted to words.” Followed by: “Let’s play!”