Language

Bibulous (adj) bib-yu-lus Fond of or addicted to drink./ Absorbant, spongy. 1665–75; Latin bibulus (bib(ere)…

Perissology (noun) per-is-ol-o-jee The use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning. From…

Haplology (noun) hap-lol-o-jee the omission of one of two similar adjacent syllables or sounds in…

Dittography (noun) dit-og-raf-ee reduplication of letters or syllables in writing, printing, etc., usually through error.…

Impecunious (adj) im-pek-yun-e-us having little or no money; penniless; poor. First recorded in 1590–1600; im-2…

Eggcorn (noun) eg-cawn a word or phrase that is a seemingly logical alteration of another…

Momentous (adj) mo-men-tus of great or far-reaching importance or consequence. Momentous, “of great or far-reaching…

Dwy (noun) dway a gusty flurry or shower; a brief squall or storm accompanied by…

Cistvaen (noun) kist-vayn A prehistoric sepulchral tomb or casket. Cistvaen, “a prehistoric sepulchral tomb or…

Oleoresinous (adj) ol-ee-o-rez-in-us Consisting of drying oils and resins that usually have been cooked. Oleoresinous,…