English Words

Sensorineural (adj) (medicine) sen-so-ree-new-ral (of hearing loss) caused by a lesion or disease of the…

Chthonic (adj) k-thon-ik Relating to or inhabiting the underworld. Late 19th century from Greek khthōn…

Legume (noun) leg-yume A leguminous plant (member of the pea family), especially one grown as…

Succuss (verb) suk-us (in preparing homeopathic remedies) shake (a solution) vigorously. Mid 19th century from…

Rivulet (noun) riv-yu-let A small stream of water or another liquid. Late 16th century alteration…

Cubature (noun) koob-a-chur The determination of the volume of a solid. Late 17th century from…

Marcasite (noun) mar-kas-ite A semi-precious stone consisting of iron pyrites. Late Middle English from medieval…

Hames (noun) hay-ms Two curved pieces of iron or wood forming or attached to the…

Loggia (noun) low-ja A gallery or room with one or more open sides, especially one…

Portcullis (noun) port-kul-is A strong, heavy grating that can be lowered down grooves on each…