Word of the Day

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

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

Psaltery (noun) sol-te-ree An ancient and medieval musical instrument like a dulcimer but played by…

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

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

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

Tink (verb) tink Undo a row of knitting one stitch at a time, in order…

Pasalubong (noun) pas-a-loo-bong (Philipines) A gift or souvenir given to a friend or relative by…

Monolith (noun) mon-o-lith A large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or…