English Words

Dyspeptic (adj) dis-pep-tik Having indigestion or a consequent air of irritable bad temper. (more…)

Diluvian (adj) dai-loo-vee-an Relating to a flood or floods, especially the biblical Flood. Mid 17th…

Waspish (adj) was-pish Readily expressing anger or irritation. (more…)

Coxa (noun) cok-sa The hip bone or hip joint. Late 17th century from Latin, ‘hip’.…

Inkle (noun) in-kl A kind of linen tape formerly used to make laces, or the…

Lanai (noun) lan-ai Porch/Veranda From Hawaiian (more…)

Britchka (noun) brich-ka An open carriage with a folding hood and space for reclining. Early…

Lockram (noun) lok-rum (historic)A type of linen fabric of various grades used for clothing and…

Proxemics (noun) prok-sem-iks The branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that…