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October 4, 2021

Word of the Day – Thinglet

Thinglet (noun) th-ing-let (rare) A little thing; a diminutive object or creature. Mid 19th century;…

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October 3, 2021

Word of the Day – Saxatile

Saxatile (adj) sak-sa-ty-l Living or growing on or among rocks. Mid 17th century from French…

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October 2, 2021

Word of the Day – Onkus

Onkus (adj) on-kus (Aus/Eng) (informal) Unpleasant or inferior. Early 20th century of unknown origin. (more…)

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October 1, 2021

Word of the Day – Basilect

Basilect (noun) bas-il-ekt A less prestigious dialect or variety of a particular language. Often contrasted…

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September 30, 2021

Word of the Day – Ichor

Ichor (noun) I-kor The fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods.…

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September 26, 2021

Word of the Day – Philately

Philately (noun) fi-lat-el-ee The collection and study of postage stamps. Mid 19th century from French…

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September 25, 2021

Word of the Day – Shabrack

Shabrack (noun) shab-rak A cavalry saddlecloth used in European armies. Early 19th century from German…

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September 23, 2021

Word of the Day – Avaricious

Avaricious (adj) av-ar-ish-us Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Late…

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September 22, 2021

Word of the Day – Poiesis

Poiesis (noun) (literary) poy-es-is Creative production, especially of a work of art; an instance of…

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September 21, 2021

Word of the Day – Trombenik

Trombenik (also Trombenick) (noun) trom-ben-ik (US Slang) A person who lives off the generosity of…

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