English Words

Amok (adverb) am-ok in a frenzied way Mid 17th century via Portuguese amouco, from Malay…

Metallurgy (noun) met-al-er-jee The branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals…

Beanfeast (noun) been-fee-st (informal) (British) A celebratory party with plentiful food and drink Early 19th…

Tiffin (noun) ti-fin (Indian)(dated) A snack or light meal. (British) A cake or dessert made…

Bombogenesis (noun) bom-bo-jen-e-sis A phenomenon or process in which there is rapid and sustained falling…

Excoriate (verb) eks-kor-ee-ayt Criticize (someone) severely. / Damage or remove part of the surface of…

Femocrat (noun) fem-o-krat A female government official who advocates feminist policies. Australian, 1980s blend of…

Psallmelodicon (noun) (rare) sal-mel-od-ik-on A woodwind instrument capable of playing several tones at once, designed…