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ephemera
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[ɛˈfɛm(ə)rə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time
(e.g: there were papers, letters, old boxes—all sorts of ephemera)
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Origin
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late 16th century: plural of ephemeron, from Greek, neuter of ephēmeros ‘lasting only a day’. As a singular noun the word originally denoted a plant said by ancient writers to last only one day, or an insect with a short lifespan, and hence was applied (late 18th century) to a person or thing of short-lived interest. Current use has been influenced by plurals such as trivia and memorabilia
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