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Word of the Day – Apricity

By February 18, 2025Word of the Day

Apricity (noun)

ap-ris-i-tee

The warmth of the sun in winter.

Apricity comes from the Latin word “apricus”, meaning “warmed by the sun” or “sunny.”

– It entered English in the 17th century but fell into obscurity.
– It was recorded in Henry Cockeram’s 1623 dictionary as a term for the warmth of the sun in winter.
– Despite its poetic charm, it never became widely used and is now considered archaic.

Example sentences

“After days of freezing winds, she stepped outside and basked in the apricity, enjoying the rare warmth on her face.”

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