Words I Love: Panache
Pronunciation: puh-NASH /pəˈnæʃ/, with the stress on the second syllable. Nash rhymes with sash. Wiktionary
Meaning: Flair, distinctive style, and confident self-expression.
Etymology: Panache came into English from French, through Italian, with roots in Latin. It originally meant a plume of feathers worn on a hat or helmet. Later, that showy plume became a metaphor for flair and spirited confidence. Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Example sentence: “From the highest branch of the pecan tree, the thrasher sang with panache, turning an ordinary morning into his own grand performance.”
