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December 21, 2020

Word of the Day – Haecceity

Haecceity (adj) hek-see-it-ee (philosophy) that property or quality of a thing by virtue of which…

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December 20, 2020

Word of the Day – Arcana

Arcana (noun) ar-kay-na Secrets or mysteries Mid 16th century from Latin, neuter plural of arcanus…

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December 19, 2020

Word of the Day – Twocked

Twocked (verb) tw-ok-d (British/slang) Of a car: stolen, especially for the purpose of joy-riding. 1990s;…

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December 18, 2020

Word of the Day – Joinder

Joinder (noun) joy-nd-er (law) The action of bringing parties together; union. Late Middle English from…

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December 17, 2020

Word of the Day – Shutterbug

Shutterbug (noun) shut-er-bug (North American) An enthusiastic photographer. (more…)

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December 16, 2020

Word of the Day – Raptorial

Raptorial (adj) rap-taw-ree-al (of a bird or other animal) predatory. Early 19th century from Latin…

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December 15, 2020

Word of the Day – Juvenilia

Juvenilia (noun) jew-ven-il-ee-a Works produced by an author or artist while still young. Early 17th…

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December 14, 2020

Word of the Day – Xerophyte

Xerophyte (noun) ze-ro-fai-t (botany) A plant that needs very little water. From Latin (more…)

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December 13, 2020

Word of the Day – Flense

Flense (verb) flens Slice the skin or fat from (a carcass, especially that of a…

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December 12, 2020

Word of the Day – Skep

Skep (noun) skep A straw or wicker beehive. (archaic) A wooden or wicker basket. Late…

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