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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:…

Defunct (adj) dee-fun-kt No longer existing or functioning. Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘deceased’):…