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Phenotype (noun) (biology) fee-no-tipe The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the…

Fiefdom (noun) feef-dum A territory or sphere of operation controlled by a particular person or…

Chyron (noun) ky-ron An electronically generated caption superimposed on a television or cinema screen. 1970s:…

Dander (noun) (US) dan-der Lose one's temper Mid 19th century (originally US): of unknown origin.…

Becloud (verb) (literary) bee-klowd Make obscure or muddled. (more…)

Timbre (noun) tam-ber The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct…

Ethnocentrism (noun) eth-no-sent-rizm Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and…

Blowsy (adj) blow-see (of a woman) coarse, untidy, and red-faced. Early 17th century: from obsolete…

Strident (adj) stri-dunt (of a sound) loud and harsh; grating. Presenting a point of view,…

Flophouse (noun) (US informal) flop-hows A doss house. (more…)