I. ik-ˈsel-sē-ər, -ȯr noun
Etymology: trade name, from Latin, higher, comparative of excelsus high, from past participle of excellere
Date: 1868
: fine curled wood shavings used especially for packing fragile items
II. ik-ˈsel-sē-ər, eks-ˈkel-sē-ˌȯr foreign term
Etymology: Latin
: still higher — motto of New York