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231 orejones
opéra comique [Fr], lit., comic opera; light opera, usually with spoken
dialogue.
operae pretium est [L], there is reward for the work; it is worth doing:
Terence.
opera illius mea sunt [L], his works are mine.
opere citato [L], in the work quoted: abbr. op. cit. or o.e.
opere in medio [L], in the midst of the work.
operose nihil agunt [L], they are busy about nothing: Seneca.
opinionâtre [Fr], opinionated; stubborn.
opposuit natura [L], nature has opposed; it is contrary to nature.
opprobrium medicorum [L], the reproach {or disgrace) of the doctors;
said of incurable diseases.
optima mors Parca quae venit apta die [L], the best death is that which
comes on the day fixed by Fate: Propertius.
optimates [L], aristocracy of ancient Rome; hence, aristocracy or nobility
in general.
optime [L], very good; most excellent.
optimi consiliarii mortui [L], the best counselors are the dead.
optimum obsonium labor [L], lit., work is the best means of getting a
meal; work is the best relish (or sauce).
opum furiata cupido [L], frenzied lust for wealth: Ovid.
opus [L; pi opera], a work; musical composition: abbr. op. —opus
artificem probat, the work proves the craftsman; the workman is
known by his work, —opus operatum [pi. opera operata], a task
performed; a work wrought; theol, inherent efficacy of the sacrament.
O quam cito transit gloria mundi! [L], oh, how quickly passes away
the glory of the world!
oración breve sube al cielo [Sp], short prayers mount to heaven.
ora e sempre [It], now and always.
ora et labora [L], pray and work.
orando laborando [L], by prayer and by toil: motto of Rugby School,
England.
ora pro nobis [L], pray for us.
orate fratres [L], lit., pray, brothers: eccl.
orate pro anima [L], pray for the soul (of).
oratio gravis [L], a telling speech; weighty address.
orationem concludere [L], to end a speech.
orator fit, poeta nascitur [L], the orator is made, the poet born.
orbis scientiarum [L], the circle of the sciences.
ordre dispersé [Fr], extended order; open order: mil.
ordre du jour [Fr], order of the day; agenda of a meeting.
ordre serré [Fr], close order: mil.
orégano [Sp], herb used in cooking.
orejones [Sp], dried fruit: Sp. Am.