Modicum (noun)
mod-i-kum
A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.
Late 15th century from Latin, neuter of modicus ‘moderate’, from modus ‘measure’.
Example sentences
“His statement had a modicum of truth but no more.”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
