excelsior
noun
-ȯr\
Definition of excelsior
(Entry 1 of 2)
: fine curled wood shavings used especially for packing fragile items
excelsior
Latin adverb
eks-ˈkel-sē-ˌȯr\
Definition of excelsior (Entry 2 of 2)
: higher —motto of New York
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