Word of the Day

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Episodes

Total: 1932

Hypnagogia

2022/3/31

Hypnagogia is a noun that refers to the state immediately before falling asleep. The Greek prefix H-

Exoplanet

2022/3/30

Exoplanet is a noun that refers to a planet that orbits outside the solar system. Our word of the da

Snuggery

2022/3/29

Snuggery is a noun that refers to a cozy or comfortable place. Derived from the German word ‘snug,’

Eventide

2022/3/28

Eventide is a noun that refers to the end of the day. Coming from Old English, our word of the day i

Magniloquence

2022/3/27

Magniloquence is a noun that refers to use of high-flown language. In Latin, the word Magnus (MAG nu

Maunder

2022/3/26

Maunder is a verb that means to talk in a rambling manner. Our word of the day is slightly related t

Neophilia

2022/3/25

Neophilia is a noun that refers to a love or enthusiasm for the new or novel. Our word of the day co

Pantophagous

2022/3/24

Pantophagous is an adjective that means requiring or serving a wide variety of food. Coming from Mid

Forfend

2022/3/23

Forfend is a verb that means to prevent something. Coming from Middle English, our word of the day i

Famulus

2022/3/22

Famulus is a noun that refers to a private secretary or assistant. Coming from the Latin word for ‘s

Pelage

2022/3/21

Pelage is a noun that refers to the fur, hair or wool of a mammal. Our word of the day day comes fro

Foozle

2022/3/20

Foozle is a verb that means to bungle or play clumsily. Our word of the day is derived from the Germ

Terraqueous

2022/3/19

Terraqueous is an adjective that means consisting or formed of land and water. Our word of the day c

Terpsichorean

2022/3/18

Terpsichorean is an adjective that means related to dancing. Our word of the day takes its origin fr

Diegesis

2022/3/17

Diegesis is a noun that refers to a narrative or plot, typically in a movie. Our word of the day com

Dulcify

2022/3/16

Dulcify is a verb that means to make sweet. The latin word dulcis (DOOL sis) means ‘sweet.’ The word

Emulous

2022/3/15

Emulous is an adjective that means eager to emulate. The Latin word aemulus (EYE moo loose) means ‘r

Innominate

2022/3/14

Innominate is an adjective that means not named or anonymous. The Greek word onoma (OH no ma) means

Grabble

2022/3/13

Grabble is a verb that means to search with the hand. Derived from the Dutch word for grab, our word

Flivver

2022/3/12

Flivver is a noun that refers to a cheap automobile. The origin of our word of the day is unknown, b