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January 15, 2022

Word of the Day – Latchico

Latchico (noun) (Irish) lach-i-ko (derogatory) (informal)An uncouth or aggressive person, typically a man or boy,…

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January 14, 2022

Word of the Day – Contadina

Contadina (noun) kon-ta-dee-na An Italian peasant girl or peasant woman. Italian (more…)

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January 13, 2022

Word of the Day – Predella

Predella (noun) pred-el-a A step or platform on which an altar is placed./A painting or…

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January 12, 2022

Word of the Day – Dithyramb

Dithyramb (noun) dith-ee-ram A wild choral hymn of ancient Greece, especially one dedicated to Dionysus./…

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January 11, 2022

Word of the Day – Formalist

Formalist (noun) for-mal-ist A person who adheres excessively to prescribed forms. (more…)

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January 10, 2022

Word of the Day – Blight

Blight (noun/verb) bl-ite A plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts,…

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January 9, 2022

Word of the Day – Taciturn

Taciturn (adj) tas-i-turn (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Late 18th…

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January 8, 2022

Word of the Day – Sibilant

Sibilant (adj) sib-il-ant Making or characterized by a hissing sound. Mid 17th century from Latin…

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January 7, 2022

Word of the Day – Askew

Askew (adj) as-kue Not in a straight or level position. Mid 16th century from a-‘on’…

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January 6, 2022

Word of the Day – Thingo

Thingo (noun) (Aus/Nz) (informal) thin-go Used when one cannot think of or does not wish…

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