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(am-BROE-zhuh) noun 1. In classical mythology, the food of the gods. 2. Something very pleasing to taste or smell. 3. A dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut. Etymology From Latin, from Greek ambrotos , from a- (not) + mbrotos (mortal). Ultimately from the Indo-European root mer- (to rub aw ...

(CHO-kuh-lit boks, CHOK-lit -) adjective Having a romanticized beautiful image; stereotypically pretty. Etymology From the kind of pictures often seen on boxes of chocolate. Usage "But to accept that is merely to endorse a patronising, chocolate-box image of the country — to see it all as pretty ...

(KAYK-wok) noun Something very easy to do, having little or no opposition. Etymology In the 19th century, cakewalk was a popular contest among slaves on the American plantations. It was a strutting dance, developed as a parody of white owners, in which couples with the most stylish steps won a cak ...

(FLUHM-uh-ree) noun 1. Any of various desserts made of flour, milk, eggs, etc. 2. Empty compliment; complete nonsense. Etymology From Welsh llymru , from llym (sour or sharp) Originally, it was a kind of porridge or pap, made by soaking oatmeal in water for a long time, until it has turned sour. ...

(zi-ROF-uh-jee) noun The eating of dry food, especially food that's cooked without oil. Etymology From Latin xero - (dry), from Greek xeros + Latin - phagy (eating), from Greek phagia . In the early Christian Church, xerophagy meant eating food cooked in water and salt during Lent. Xerophagy has a ...