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by magi
Sat May 27, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: imbricate
Replies: 2
Views: 5448

sorry about that...
by magi
Sat May 27, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: gustable
Replies: 1
Views: 4615

gustable

2. Pleasant to the taste; toothsome; savory.

A gustable thing, seen or smelt, excites the appetite, and affects the glands and parts of the mouth. --Derham.
by magi
Sat May 27, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: pasquinader
Replies: 1
Views: 4595

pasquinader

pasquinader
n.
A satire or lampoon, especially one that ridicules a specific person, traditionally written and posted in a public place.

tr. v.

To ridicule with a pasquinade; satirize or lampoon.
by magi
Sat May 27, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: imbricate
Replies: 2
Views: 5448

imbricate

imbricate
adj.

Having regularly arranged, overlapping edges, as roof tiles or fish scales.


v. im·bri·cat·ed, im·bri·cat·ing, im·bri·cates
v. tr.

To overlap in a regular pattern.


v. intr.

To be arranged with regular overlapping edges.
by magi
Fri May 26, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Aceldama
Replies: 1
Views: 7286

Aceldama

Aceldama
In the New Testament, a potter's field near Jerusalem purchased by the priests as a burial ground for strangers with the reward that Judas had received for betraying Jesus and had later returned to them.

n.
A place with dreadful associations.
by magi
Thu May 25, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: somatotonia
Replies: 1
Views: 4518

somatotonia

somatotonia
n.
a pattern of temperament that is marked by predominance of physical over social or intellectual factors, aggressiveness, love of physical activity, vigor, and alertness —compare CEREBROTONIA, VISCEROTONIA
by magi
Thu May 25, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: gymkhana
Replies: 1
Views: 4540

gymkhana

gymkhana
n.
1. Any of various meets at which contests are held to test the skill of the competitors, as in equestrianship, gymnastics, or sports car racing.
2. The place where such an event is held.

n : a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes

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