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September 2, 2024

Word of the Day – Nidificate

Nidificate (verb) nid-if-i-kayt To build a nest Now in rare usage, first recorded in English…

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September 1, 2024

Word of the Day – Kerplunk

Kerplunk (adverb) ker-plunk With a sudden muffled thud First recorded in 1885–90. Onomatopaeic (more…)

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August 31, 2024

Word of the Day – Nephogram

Nephogram (noun) nef-o-gram A picture of a cloud or clouds Apparently first used in the…

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August 30, 2024

Word of the Day – Prowess

Prowess (noun) prou-wess exceptional valour, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle. First recorded…

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August 29, 2024

Word of the Day – Tomfoolery

Tomfoolery (noun) tom-fool-er-ee Silly or foolish behaviour. First recorded in 1805–15; from tomfool (more…)

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August 28, 2024

Word of the Day – Cryptoscopophilia

Cryptoscopophilia (noun) krip-to-skop-o-fil-ee-a The love of looking through people's windows for curiousity and also for…

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August 27, 2024

Word of the Day – Endemic

Endemic (adj) en-dem-ik Natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous…

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August 26, 2024

Word of the Day – Clepsydra

Clepsydra (noun) klep-sid-ra An ancient device for measuring time by the regulated flow of water…

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August 25, 2024

Word of the Day – Scrofulous

Scrofulous (adj) skrof-yu-lus Morally tainted First recorded in 1605–15. Formed from scroful (a) + -ous.…

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August 24, 2024

Word of the Day – Splendiferous

Splendiferous (adj) splen-dif-er-us Splendid; magnificent First recorded between 1425–75. Late Middle English from Late Latin…

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