See Also: contretemps(dictionary)

rejuvenation (iou) and contretemps (oh)


rejuvenation (iou)



rejuvenation noun. L19.
[from REJUVENATE + -ATION.]
The action or process of rejuvenating something or of being rejuvenated; Physical Geography the development or restoration of features characteristic of a younger landscape, esp. by initiation of a new cycle of erosion.

contretemps (oh)



[C]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: French; Origin: 'against time']
an argument or disagreement - often used humorously