WotD

Cornucopia (noun) kawn-u-ko-pee-a A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers,…

Aromatic (adj) a-ro-ma-tik Having a pleasant and distinctive smell. Late Middle English via Old French…

Kinara (noun) kee-na-ra A candleholder for seven candles, used in celebrating the festival of Kwanzaa.…

Galactagogue (noun) gal-ak-ta-gog A food or drug that promotes or increases the flow of a…

Vim (noun) (informal) vim Energy; enthusiasm. Mid 19th century (originally US): perhaps from Latin, accusative…

Arbiter (noun) aa-bit-er A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a…

Apostasy (noun) a-pos-ta-see The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle.…

Culvert (noun) kul-vert A tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or…

Gawk (verb) gaw-k Stare openly and stupidly. Late 17th century (as a noun): perhaps related…

Prolabium (noun) prol-ab-ee-um The most prominent part of the lip. Late 17th century; earliest use…