excelsior

mastery
UK /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɔː/ US /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɚ/adjintjnoun

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'excelsior' in this sentence?

The itch of the packing excelsior got into his nose and eyes.