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- Sat May 27, 2006 6:30 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: imbricate
- Replies: 2
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- Sat May 27, 2006 3:55 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: gustable
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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.
A gustable thing, seen or smelt, excites the appetite, and affects the glands and parts of the mouth. --Derham.
- Sat May 27, 2006 3:45 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: pasquinader
- Replies: 1
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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.
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.
- Sat May 27, 2006 3:09 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: imbricate
- Replies: 2
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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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Thu May 25, 2006 3:10 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: somatotonia
- Replies: 1
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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
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
- 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
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