12 new words everyday
27/03/2025
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OGAM
OGAM
Same as Ogham.
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THERMOTAXIC
THERMOTAXIC
Pertaining to, or connected with, the regulation of temperaturein the animal body; as, the thermotaxic nervous system.
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INFULA
INFULA
A sort of fillet worn by dignitaries, priests, and others amongthe ancient Romans. It was generally white.
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LAZINESS
LAZINESS
The state or quality of being lazy.Laziness travels so slowly, that Poverty soon overtakes him.Franklin.
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HYPERBOLIZE
HYPERBOLIZE
To speak or write with exaggeration. Bp. Montagu.
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DEHORTATORY
DEHORTATORY
Fitted or designed to dehort or dissuade. Bp. Hall.
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DRACONIC
DRACONIC
Relating to Draco, the Athenian lawgiver; or to theconstellation Draco; or to dragon's blood.
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VAGINICOLA
VAGINICOLA
A genus of Infusoria which form minute vaselike or tubularcases in which they dwell.
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ILLUMINATI
ILLUMINATI
Literally, those who are enlightened; -- variously applied asfollows: -
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MASK SHELL
MASK SHELL
Any spiral marine shell of the genus Persona, having acuriously twisted aperture.
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SEVERABLE
SEVERABLE
Capable of being severed. Encyc. Dict.
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GOR-BELLY
GOR-BELLY
A prominent belly; a big-bellied person. [Obs.]