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December 20, 2015

Word of the Day – Biblioclast

Biblioclast (n) bib-lee-oh-klast A person who mutilates or destroys books. Archaic noun with a contemporary definition of "Biblioclasm" extreme criticism…

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December 19, 2015

Word of the Day – Colligate

Colligate (v) Koll-i-gay-t To tie or group together. Logic To bring (isolated facts) together by an…

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December 18, 2015

Word of the Day – Fizgig

Fizgig (n) fizz-gig A silly or flirtatious young woman. Archaic: Early 16th century: probably from fizz…

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December 17, 2015

Word of the Day – Confabulate

Confabulate (v) kon-fab-yoo-lay-t Engage in conversation; talk. Fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory.…

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December 16, 2015

Word of the Day – Ephemera

Ephemera (n) ee-fem-uhr-a Things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time.…

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December 15, 2015

Word of the Day – Bibliosmia

Bibliosmia (n) bib-lee-oz-mee-ah The smell and aroma of a good book. The effect the book…

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December 14, 2015

Word of the Day – Tittle

Tittle (n) tit-uhl A tiny amount or part of something. Also the dot over an “i” or…

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December 13, 2015

Word of the Day – Doryphore

Doryphore (n) d-o-ree-foor A pedantic and annoyingly persistent critic. As we approach our half million on…

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December 12, 2015

Word of the Day – Phosphene

Phosphene (n) foss-fee-n A sensation of a ring or spot of light produced by pressure on…

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December 11, 2015

Word of the Day – Paean

Paean (n) pee-ahn A song of praise or triumph. Also, enthusiastic praise; from Latin paean "hymn…

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