The Zymoglyphic Museum

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zy'-mo-glyph'-ic, adj. [Gr. zyme leaven + Gr. glyphe carving]
1. Of, or pertaining to, images of fermentation, specifically the solid residue of creative fermentation on natural objects
2. The collection and arrangement of objects, primarily either natural or weathered by natural forces, for poetic effect
Q: What does "zymoglyphic" mean?"
A:
This used to be the commonest question. It sometimes preceded "Hello." The formal definition is shown above and is posted in two places in the museum. The deeper ramifications of this important question have recently been analyzed in depth in "The Zymoglyphic Museum: Semiotics of a Fictocryptic Portland Institution" (Proceedings of the Society for Esoteric Museology). This article may be found on the museum's publications page.
Q: How did you find such a perfect word to describe your stuff?
A:
 I made it up.

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