The meaning of xen

According to my Webster's Collegiate, the first meaning of the Greek
prefix xen- (or xeno-) is "guest". The meaning "strange" comes later.
It seems there's nothing wrong with being a "guest", so I would second
the idea of using terms like "xenharmonic" without embarrassment.

I also agree with the idea that the xen- terms are meant to be
temporary, until greater tuning flexibility is more accepted. This
"guest" is looking to "immigrate".

JdL

In a message dated 12/29/1999 02:38:21 PM:

>I also agree with the idea that the xen- terms are meant to be
>temporary, until greater tuning flexibility is more accepted. This
>"guest" is looking to "immigrate".
>
>JdL

good one *snarfle*