ikˈselsēə(r), ek- also -lts- sometimes -lshə- or ÷-l(t)sə- or -l(t)sēˌȯ(ə)r or -l(t)sēˌȯ(ə) noun
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Etymology: Latin, higher, comparative of excelsus
: fine curled shavings of wood forming a resilient mass and used especially for packing fragile items