Word of the Day

Moue (noun) moo A pouting expression used to convey annoyance or distaste. I just love this…

Petrichor (noun) pet-ree-kor The smell that accompanies the first rain after a long period of…

Foudroyant (adj) foo-droy-ent (of a disease) occurring suddenly and with great severity. (rare) stunning, dazzling, or…

Quisquilian (adj) kwis-kwil-ee-an Consisting of rubbish or trash. Quisquilious and quisquiliary, meaning "having the nature of…

Chiaroscuro (noun) ki-are-oh-skyer-oh The treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting. An effect…

Colporteur (noun) coal-port-er A person who sells books, newspapers, and similar literature Specifically, someone employed by a religious…