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September 24, 2015

Word of the Day – Emmenagogue

Emmenagogue (n) uh-men-uh-gawg A medicine or procedure that promotes menstrual discharge. I have no idea why or…

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September 23, 2015

Word of the Day – Occiolism

Occiolism (noun) ok-e-ol-ism the awareness of the smallness of your perspective. The awareness of your…

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September 22, 2015

Word of the Day – Syzygy

Syzygy (n) sihz-ih-djee Astronomy; an alignment of three celestial objects, as the sun, the earth, and either…

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September 21, 2015

Word of the Day – Degust

Degust (v) dih-guhst To taste (something) carefully to appreciate it fully. To nibble or sip something in…

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September 20, 2015

Word of the Day – kælling

kælling (adj) kaey-ling A Danish term for an uncouth, loudmouthed, unpleasant woman who directs her…

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September 19, 2015

Word of the Day – Languor

Languor (n) lang-uhr Tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. I find this word to be almost…

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September 18, 2015

Word of the Day – Tchotchke

Tchotchke (n) chotch-k-uh An inexpensive souvenir, trinket, or ornament. Like so many Yiddish words tchotchke manages…

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September 17, 2015

Word of the Day – Nincompoop

Nincompoop (n) nin-kom-poohp A foolish or stupid person. Why has this wonderful word fallen out of favour?…

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September 16, 2015

Word of the Day – Shizzle

Shizzle (n) shi-zz-uhl Used as a euphemism for ‘shit’ in various senses and phrases. A new…

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September 15, 2015

Word of the Day – Clatterfart

Clatterfart (n) klatt-uh-fah-rt Someone "which wyl disclose anye light secreate". From Tudor English and described as…

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