excelsior
nounHow many syllables in excelsior?
There are 4 syllables in the word excelsior.How to pronounce excelsior:
Definition of excelsior:
- excelsior (noun):
- thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing.
- fine curled wood shavings used especially for packing fragile items
Synonyms for excelsior:
packing
packing material
wadding
wood shavings
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