Word of the Day

Haptic (adj) hap-tik Relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception…

Diorama (noun) dai-o-ra-ma A model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures, either in miniature or…

Opus (noun) o-pus An artistic work, especially one on a large scale. Early 18th century:…

Leucistic (adj) lew-sis-tik (of an animal) having whitish fur, plumage, or skin due to a…

Rapprochement (noun) rap-rosh-mon (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. French,…

Succubus (noun) suk-u-bus A female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men. Late…

Ignominy (noun) ig-nom-in-ee Public shame or disgrace. Mid 16th century: from French ignominie or Latin…

Outjie (noun) (S. African) o-kee A young boy Afrikaans, from ou ‘old’ + the diminutive…

Tarantella (noun) ta-ran-tel-a A rapid whirling dance originating in southern Italy. Late 18th century: Italian,…

Mho (noun) mo The reciprocal of an ohm, a former unit of electrical conductance. Late…