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Word of the Day

July 15, 2021

Word of the Day – Alveus

Alveus (noun) al-vee-us The bed or channel of a river; specifically that followed by the…

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July 14, 2021

Word of the Day – Huckery

Huckery (adj) (NZ Eng) huk-er-ee (informal) Unattractive or ugly. 1970s possibly from Maori hakirara ‘slovenly’.…

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July 13, 2021

Word of the Day – Dyspeptic

Dyspeptic (adj) dis-pep-tik Having indigestion or a consequent air of irritable bad temper. (more…)

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July 12, 2021

Word of the Day – Diluvian

Diluvian (adj) dai-loo-vee-an Relating to a flood or floods, especially the biblical Flood. Mid 17th…

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July 11, 2021

Word of the Day – Irascible

Irascible (adj) ir-as-ib-l Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Late Middle English…

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July 9, 2021

Word of the Day – Coxa

Coxa (noun) cok-sa The hip bone or hip joint. Late 17th century from Latin, ‘hip’.…

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July 8, 2021

Word of the Day – Fleadh

Fleadh (noun) fla A festival of Irish or Celtic music, dancing, and culture. From Irish…

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July 7, 2021

Word of the Day – Inkle

Inkle (noun) in-kl A kind of linen tape formerly used to make laces, or the…

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July 6, 2021

Word of the Day – Lanai

Lanai (noun) lan-ai Porch/Veranda From Hawaiian (more…)

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July 5, 2021

Word of the Day – Britchka

Britchka (noun) brich-ka An open carriage with a folding hood and space for reclining. Early…

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