English Words

Exuviate (verb) eks-oo-vee-ayt Shed (a skin or shell). Mid 19th century from exuviae+ -ate. (more…)

Auberge (noun) oh-berj An inn in a French-speaking country. French, from Provençal alberga ‘lodging’. (more…)

Schmick (adj) (Aus/En) sh-mik Smart or stylish 1980s, unknown origin (more…)

Eryngo (noun) e-rin-go Sea holly, from the genus eryngium. Late 16th century from Italian and…

Papule (noun) pap-ool A small pimple or swelling on the skin, often forming part of…

Conquistador (noun) kon-kwis-ta-dor A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru…

Copacetic (adj) (US/Eng) kop-a-set-ik In excellent order. Early 20th century of unknown origin. (more…)