Foyle's Philavery : A Treasury of Unusual Words

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The word acirc;euro;~philavery' was invented to describe this book acirc;euro;" a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. Some of these words appeal because of their.

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aptness, some for their obscurity, some for their euphony, and some for their quirkiness. As a collection, they represent the fruits of a lifetime of reading and will delight all word lovers.