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March 26, 2024

Word of the Day – Ormolu

Ormolu (noun) awr-muh-loo Also called mosaic gold. an alloy of copper and zinc used to…

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March 25, 2024

Word of the Day – Phototropism

Phototropism (adj) fo-to-trop-iz-m Tendency to grow towards the sunlight. First recorded in 1895–1900; photo- +…

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March 24, 2024

Word of the Day – Embower

Embower (verb) em-bou-er to shelter in, cover or surround with foliage. First recorded in 1570–80;…

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March 23, 2024

Word of the Day – Etiolate

Etiolate (verb) ee-tee-oh-layt to cause (a plant) to whiten or grow pale by excluding light.…

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March 22, 2024

Word of the Day – Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia (noun) on-oh-mat-a-pee-uh The formation of a word by imitation of a sound made by…

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March 21, 2024

Word of the Day – Discord

Discord (noun) dis-kawrd lack of concord or harmony between persons or things. First recorded in…

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March 20, 2024

Word of the Day – Duende

Duende (noun) dwen-day charm; magnetism. In the sense of “a goblin or spirit,” first recorded…

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March 19, 2024

Word of the Day – Prink

Prink (verb) prink To doll oneself up. To preen. First recorded in 1570–80. May be…

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March 18, 2024

Word of the Day – Aboon

Aboon (Scots) (adverb) ab-oon Above. 1350–1400; Middle English abone, abowne (more…)

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March 17, 2024

Word of the Day – Culchie

Culchie (noun) kul-chee (Irish) (informal) a rough or unsophisticated country-dweller from outside Dublin. From a…

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