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March 20, 2021

Word of the Day – Carbuncle

Carbuncle (noun) ka-bun-kl A severe abscess or multiple boil in the skin, typically infected with…

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March 19, 2021

Word of the Day – Boondocking

Boondocking (verb/noun) boon-dok-ing The act of pulling off the road at a rural location to…

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March 18, 2021

Word of the Day – Belabour

Belabour (verb) be-lay-bor Attack (someone) physically or verbally./Argue or discuss (a subject) in excessive detail.…

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March 17, 2021

Word of the Day – Carmine

Carmine (noun) kar-mine A vivid crimson colour, originally created with cochineal. Early 18th century from…

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March 16, 2021

Word of the Day – Gentile

Gentile (noun) jen-teel A person who is not Jewish. Late Middle English from Latin gentilis…

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March 15, 2021

Word of the Day – Barcoo

Barcoo (adj) bah-ku (informal Australian) Relating to the remote inland area of Australia. Late 19th…

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March 14, 2021

Word of the Day – Docent

Docent (noun) dow-sent A person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis,…

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March 13, 2021

Word of the Day – Taikonaut

Taikonaut (noun) tai-ko-naut A Chinese astronaut. Blend of Chinese taikong ‘outer space’ and astronaut. (more…)

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March 12, 2021

Word of the Day – Prolative

Prolative (adj) pro-la-tiv Having the function of extending or completing a predication. Late 17th century…

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March 11, 2021

Word of the Day – Ridgy-Didge

Ridgy-Didge (adj) rijee-dij Genuine, original, or good. 1950s from ridge, an old slang term meaning…

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