Word of the Day

Verisimilitude (noun) ve-ris-im-il-i-tood The appearance of being true and real. Early 17th century: from Latin…

Fiacre (noun) (historical) fee-ark-re A small four-wheeled carriage for public hire. Late 17th century: from…

Decadal (adj) dek-uh-dal In 10 yearly cycles. Relating to decades. (more…)

Octothorp (noun) ok-to-thawp Another term for the symbol # (the hash sign or pound sign).…

Usurious (adj) yu-shur-ee-us Relating to or characterized by usury; extortionate. From usury. (more…)

Dotard (noun) dow-tad An old person, especially one who has become weak or senile. Late…

Obdurate (adj) ob-doo-rait Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Late Middle…

Bromance (noun) (informal) bro-mans A close but non-sexual relationship between two men. Early 21st century:…

Foramen (noun) for-ay-men An opening, hole or passage, especially in the bone. Late 17th century:…