Word of the Day: BENEDICTION

The invocation of a blessing

benediction (noun) - a statement of blessing or good wishes [ben-i-dik-shuhn]

BREAKDOWN: BEN- (good) + DICT- (speak) + -ION (act or state)

• benedictive means relating to a benediction or blessing

See also: beneficiary, benevolent, valedictory, vindictive

“Grass is the forgiveness of nature - her constant benediction. Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish, but grass is immortal...Its tenacious fibers hold the earth in place and prevent its soluble components from washing to the wasting sea.” —John James Ingalls