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Virago (noun) vi-ra-go A woman of masculine strength, a warrior. More recently, a violent or…

Bonhomie (noun) bon-om-ee Cheerful friendliness; geniality. Late 18th century: from French, from bonhomme ‘good fellow’.…

Alliaceous (adj) al-ee-ay-shus Relating to or denoting plants of a group that comprises the onions…

Effleurage (noun) ef-lur-aj A form of massage involving a repeated circular stroking movement made with…

Witling (noun) (archaic) (derogatory) wit-ling A person who considers themselves to be witty. From 'wit'…

Bedizen (verb) be-dai-zun Dress up or decorate gaudily. Mid 17th century: from be- (as an…

Leftovers (noun) lef-toh-vus Food remaining after the rest has been eaten. Noun form of the…

Genial (adj) jee-nee-ul Friendly and welcoming. Mid 16th century: from Latin genialis ‘nuptial, productive’, from…