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Word of the Day

August 13, 2022

Word of the Day – Filigree

Filigree (Also Filagree) (noun) fil-a-gri Ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed…

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August 12, 2022

Word of the Day – Glean

Glean (verb) gl-een Obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty./ (historic) historical Gather (leftover…

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August 11, 2022

Word of the Day – Howsoever

Howsoever (adverb) how-so-ever To whatever extent. Archaic (more…)

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August 10, 2022

Word of the Day – Mamil

MAMIL (noun) ma-mil (British informal) A middle-aged man who is a very keen road cyclist,…

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August 9, 2022

Word of the Day – Chirpy

Chirpy (adj) chur-pee Cheerful and lively. (more…)

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August 8, 2022

Word of the Day – Occident

Occident (noun) oks-ee-dent The countries of the West, especially Europe and America. Contrasted with orient…

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August 7, 2022

Word of the Day – Cantabile

Cantabile (adverb) (adj) kant-ab-lay (music) (especially as a direction) in a smooth singing style. /…

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August 6, 2022

Word of the Day – Huddle

Huddle (verb) (noun) hud-l Crowd together; nestle closely. / Curl one's body into a small…

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August 5, 2022

Word of the Day – Maelstrom

Maelstrom (noun) mayl-strom A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river. / A situation…

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August 4, 2022

Word of the Day – Rowth

Rowth (also routh) (noun) (Scots) row-th Abundance, plenty. Also as a count noun: a large…

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