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A.Word.A.Day--virtuoso virtuoso (vur-choo-OH-soh, -zo) noun, plural virtuosos or virtuosi (-see) Someone who has a special talent in a field, especially in music. Also one with deep appreciation for something. virtuoso adjective Of or pertaining to a virtuoso. [From Italian virtuoso (skilled), from Late Latin virtuosus, virtuous, from Latin virtus.] "The film, mostly a cross-country road movie, is not always on target. But Hoffman's virtuoso performance compensates for any drawbacks." Movie Review: Rain Man, Cineman Syndicate, Jan 1, 1984. This week's theme: words with irregular plurals. X-Bonus One kind word can warm three winter months. -Japanese proverb

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