nandhakumarms/qualc-wiktionary-en huggingface dataset:
Word: conformable Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Latin conformabilis 1. Having the same shape or form; very similar. Example: According to that Cabaliſticall Dogma: If Abram had not had this Letter [i.e., ה (he)] added unto his Name he had remained fruitleſſe, and without the power of generation: […] So that being ſterill before, he received the power of generation from that meaſure and manſion in the Archetype; and was made conformable unto Binah. Example: In age well-balanced, in personal appearance fairly matched, and in domestic requirements conformable, in temper this couple differed, though even here they did not often clash, he being equable, if not lymphatic, and she decidedly nervous and sanguine. 2. Suitable; compliant.
Word: kori Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowed from Gujarati કોરી (korī). 1. The monetary unit of Kutch prior to 1947, divided into 24 dokdas.
Word: epiphenomenal Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der. Proto-Indo-European *h₁épsder. Proto-Indo-European *h₁epi Proto-Hellenic *epí Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí) Ancient Greek ἐπῐ- (epĭ-)der. English epi- Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *pʰáňňō Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō) Ancient Greek φαινόμενον (phainómenon)bor. Late Latin phaenomenonder. English phenomenon Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al ▲ Ancient Greek φαινόμενον (phainómenon)bor. French phénomène ▲ Old French -al Middle French -al French -al French phénoménalbor. English phenomenal English epiphenomenal From epi- + phenomenal. Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ 1. Being of secondary consequence to a causal chain of processes, but playing no causal role in the process of interest. Example: An organism's consciousness is epiphenomenal to its behavior, and its behavior is determined by unconscious calculations. Example: To this day, critics of materialism regularly recite the tenacious canard that the model crudely counterposes ‘economic’ factors to ‘culture, ideology and mentality’ […] That for materialism, thought is epiphenomenal froth. This is bogus. 2. Of or pertaining to a mental process that occurs only as an incidental effect of electrical or chemical activity in the brain or nervous system. Example: If qualia are epiphenomenal in the standard philosophical sense, their occurrence can't explain the way things happen (in the material world) since, by definition, things would happen exactly the same without them.
Word: talonas Part of Speech: name 1. The currency of Lithuania from 1991 to 1993. Labels: historical
Word: talonas Part of Speech: noun 1. A unit of that currency. Labels: historical
Word: erne Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Middle English ern, erne, earn, from Old English earn (“eagle”), from Proto-West Germanic *arnu (“eagle”), from Proto-Germanic *arnuz (“eagle”), from Proto-Germanic *arô (“eagle”) (whence also Arnold), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃érō (“large bird, eagle”). Cognate with North Frisian Aarn, iarn, jarn (“eagle”), West Frisian earn (“eagle”), Dutch arend (“eagle”), German Aar (“eagle”), Low German Arend (“eagle”), Danish, Faroese, Norwegian Bokmål, and Norwegian Nynorsk ørn (“eagle”), Icelandic and Swedish örn (“eagle”), Ancient Greek ὄρνεον (órneon), ὄρνις (órnis, “bird”) (whence ornitho-), translingual -ornis, Proto-Slavic *orьlъ (“eagle”). Pronunciation: /ɜːn/, /ɝːn/ 1. A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) Example: Ahoi! come kite! Ahoi! come erne from off the fen! Example: [T]his is an in-depth study of the Erne (to use the old Anglo-Saxon name for this eagle). 2. An eagle. Labels: dialectal, poetic Example: the bald erne
Word: erne Part of Speech: verb Pronunciation: /ɜːn/, /ɝːn/ 1. To long; to yearn. Labels: obsolete
Word: suki Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowed from Tagalog suki, from Hokkien 主客 (chú-kheh, “regular customer or dealer”, literally “principal guest”). Pronunciation: /ˈsu.kɪʔ/ 1. a favored customer; a regular who receives preferential treatment Labels: Philippines Example: Near the opposite end of the suki continuum, the "subjective" pole, are special suki. Example: Frequent buyers in a particular store become the suki, so that with this kind of a relationship, the marketgoer gets an extra treat, like obtaining more tomatoes for the price of a kilo.
Word: suki Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese 隙(すき) (suki). Pronunciation: /ˈsu.kɪʔ/ 1. An opening to the enemy; a weak spot that provides an advantage for one's opponent. Labels: Japan Example: This gluing is "stoppage," and every stoppage means giving an advantage to the enemy, which is a suki. Example: When you receive a strike, it is because there is a suki. Your opponent draws your attention to your weak spots, and you endeavor to ensure that you do not receive a strike in the same place again.
Word: suki Part of Speech: noun Pronunciation: /ˈsu.kɪʔ/ 1. plural of suka Labels: form-of, plural
Word: pyrolyze Part of Speech: verb 1. US spelling of pyrolyse. Labels: US, alt-of
Word: eme Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Middle English éam, eom, em, eme (“uncle”), from Old English ēam (“uncle”). See eam. 1. An uncle. Example: Soo this yonge syre Trystram rode vnto his eme kynge Marke of Cornewayle / ¶ And whanne he came there / he herd say that ther wold no knyghte fyghte with syre Marhaus / Thenne yede sir Tristram vnto his eme and sayd / syre yf ye wylle gyue me thordre of knyghthode / I wille doo bataille with syr Marhaus Example: Whilst they were young, Cassibalane their Eme / Was by the people chosen in their sted […] 2. Friend. Labels: Scotland
Word: periaqueductal Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der. Ancient Greek περῐ́ (perĭ́)der. English peri- English aqueductal English periaqueductal From peri- + aqueductal. 1. Surrounding an aqueduct-like feature; usually in reference to periaqueductal grey, or some other part of anatomy. Labels: not-comparable
Word: fiefdom Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From fief + -dom. Pronunciation: /ˈfiːf.dəm/ 1. The estate controlled by a feudal lord. Labels: countable, historical, uncountable Example: The duke's fiefdom had been greatly expanded as a reward for his dutiful military service on behalf of the king. Example: "If you wish to offer any of my vassals fiefdoms or positions in your new kingdom, they have my leave to accept. I promised them that when they came with me." 2. Any organization in the control of a dominant individual. Labels: broadly, countable, derogatory, uncountable Example: “[Bill Clinton] was just walking around, looking in all the offices, like he was surveying his fiefdom. He had a big grin on his face.” Example: Hollande told cheering supporters in his rural fiefdom of Corrèze in south-west France that he was best-placed to lead France towards change, saying the vote marked a "rejection" of Sarkozy and a "sanction" against his five years in office.
Word: pyromagnetic Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English magnetic English pyromagnetic From pyro- + magnetic. 1. that functions as a result of heat and magnetism Labels: not-comparable, obsolete Example: 1888 A pyromagnetic motor - US Patent 380,100 - T. A. Edison
Word: pyromalate Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From pyromalic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”). 1. Any salt or ester of pyromalic acid (now known as maleic acid). Labels: obsolete
Word: pyromalic acid Part of Speech: noun 1. Maleic acid. Labels: obsolete, uncountable
Word: pyromalic Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English malic English pyromalic From pyro- + malic. 1. maleic Labels: not-comparable, obsolete
Word: maleic Part of Speech: adj Pronunciation: /məˈleɪ.ɪk/ 1. of or relating to maleic acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyromancy Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From pyro- + -mancy. 1. Divination by fire; the use of fire to supernaturally gain information. Labels: uncountable 2. The magical power of conjuring or controlling fire. Labels: uncountable
Word: pyromantic Part of Speech: adj 1. Of or relating to pyromancy. Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyromantic Part of Speech: noun 1. A practitioner of pyromancy.
Word: pyrometallurgy Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English metallurgy English pyrometallurgy From pyro- + metallurgy. 1. Any process that uses high temperatures to transform either metals or their ores. Labels: countable, uncountable
Word: pyrometrical Part of Speech: adj 1. pyrometric Labels: not-comparable
Word: Fagus Part of Speech: name 1. The Celtic god of beech trees.
Word: cupon Part of Speech: noun 1. The currency of Moldova between 1992 and 1993. Labels: historical
Word: roepiah Part of Speech: noun 1. The monetary unit issued in Japanese-occupied Netherlands Indies in 1944 and 1945.
Word: speciedaler Part of Speech: noun 1. A Norwegian coin minted from 1816 to 1875, divided into 120 skilling. Labels: historical Example: Denmark's currency during the eighteenth century is somewhat involved. The speciedalers and reisedalers were the equivalent of 6 marks; the krone of 4 marks.
Word: oofta Part of Speech: intj Etymology: Scandinavian-American slang. 1. A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense). Example: "Oofta! I've long ago forgotten it." Example: “Ooh, uffda.”
Word: SMART Part of Speech: name 1. Acronym of International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. Labels: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
Word: SMART Part of Speech: noun 1. Acronym of self-monitoring, analysis and reporting technology: a monitoring system included in computer HDDs and SSDs in order to detect and report various indicators of drive reliability with the intent of anticipating imminent hardware failures. Labels: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
Word: SMART Part of Speech: adj 1. An acronym for remembering desirable characteristics for goal-setting: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timebound. (See SMART criteria on Wikipedia.Wikipedia) Labels: mnemonic, not-comparable Example: Over time, I noticed various exercises I did with Woebot rubbing off in my daily life. Woebot taught me how to set SMART goals — specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-limited.
Word: latter-day Part of Speech: adj Etymology: From latter (“close or closer to the present time”) + day. Pronunciation: /ˈlætə(ɹ)deɪ/, /ˈlæt̬əɹ deɪ/, /ˈlæɾəɹ deɪ/ 1. Modern, recent. Labels: not-comparable Example: He thinks of himself as a latter-day knight errant, out on a quest fighting dragons. It’s not very practical, but it is romantic. Example: Enquirer: Sir, I understand you are a member of the Church called Latter-Day Saints. Why is the Church called by that name? / Saint: The term Saint is as old as Adam, and has been in use in all ages and dispensations as a sacred name applied to the people of God by inspiration, but more especially applied by the sacred writers to the people of God in the last days. […] [W]e consider that the people of God should be distinguished by no other name but that of Saints, the term Latter-Day being appended as merely expressive of the age or dispensation in which we live. 2. Of or relating to the last days or end times in various eschatologies. Labels: not-comparable
Word: dissention Part of Speech: noun 1. Archaic form of dissension. Labels: alt-of, archaic
Word: hocus-pocus Part of Speech: intj Etymology: Pseudo-Latinism. The interjection and noun are derived from pseudo-Latin magical incantations used by conjurers (formerly called “jugglers”) such as “hocus pocus, tontus talontus, vade celeriter jubeo” (by a particular 17th-century conjurer who allegedly adopted the moniker Hocus Pocus) and “hax pax max Deus adimax”. The suggestion that the term is a corruption of words from the Roman Catholic liturgy of the Eucharist, “hoc est enim corpus meum” (“this is my [i.e., Jesus’s] body”), was made in a sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Tillotson (1630–1694), but is not generally accepted. The verb is derived from the noun. Pronunciation: /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/, /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/, /-kɪs/ 1. A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.
Word: hocus-pocus Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Pseudo-Latinism. The interjection and noun are derived from pseudo-Latin magical incantations used by conjurers (formerly called “jugglers”) such as “hocus pocus, tontus talontus, vade celeriter jubeo” (by a particular 17th-century conjurer who allegedly adopted the moniker Hocus Pocus) and “hax pax max Deus adimax”. The suggestion that the term is a corruption of words from the Roman Catholic liturgy of the Eucharist, “hoc est enim corpus meum” (“this is my [i.e., Jesus’s] body”), was made in a sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Tillotson (1630–1694), but is not generally accepted. The verb is derived from the noun. Pronunciation: /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/, /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/, /-kɪs/ 1. Some ineffectual action or speech, especially if intended to divert attention; nonsense. Labels: uncountable, usually 2. Religious or supernatural phenomena one holds to be nonsense or mere trickery; superstitious mumbo-jumbo. Labels: derogatory, uncountable, usually Example: How was it possible that I, a rational man, not unacquainted with the leading scientific facts of our history, and hitherto an absolute and utter disbeliever in all the hocus-pocus which in Europe goes by the name of the supernatural, could believe that I had within the last few minutes been engaged in conversation with a woman two thousand and odd years old? Example: The ego thinks that his local time and space is all there is to reality, and that the busy affairs of state and trade are more important than a lot of obscurantist hocus-pocus. 3. Some action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery. Labels: US, also, attributive, countable, uncountable, usually 4. A conjurer. Labels: countable, obsolete, usually 5. A conjurer's trick. Labels: countable, obsolete, usually
Word: hocus-pocus Part of Speech: verb Etymology: Pseudo-Latinism. The interjection and noun are derived from pseudo-Latin magical incantations used by conjurers (formerly called “jugglers”) such as “hocus pocus, tontus talontus, vade celeriter jubeo” (by a particular 17th-century conjurer who allegedly adopted the moniker Hocus Pocus) and “hax pax max Deus adimax”. The suggestion that the term is a corruption of words from the Roman Catholic liturgy of the Eucharist, “hoc est enim corpus meum” (“this is my [i.e., Jesus’s] body”), was made in a sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Tillotson (1630–1694), but is not generally accepted. The verb is derived from the noun. Pronunciation: /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/, /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/, /-kɪs/ 1. To play tricks or practise sleight of hand (on someone); (by extension) to cheat, to deceive. Labels: ambitransitive, colloquial, dated Example: [T]hat which we call Good Humour, is in Truth but a ſort of Slight of Hand in Diſcourſe, or a Faculty of making Truths look like Appearances, or Appearances like Truths. Now this Gift of Hocus Pocuſing, and of Diſguiſing Matters, is ſo Surpriſing and Agreeable on the one hand, that it muſt of Neceſſity be a very ſtrong Temptation to the Quitting of the Beaten Road on the other. Example: But it was possible to say something about Cahirciveen—that it has a nunnery, a market-house, a reading-room.^([sic]) and a Fever Hospital, and, being just two miles from the Valentia slate-quarry, that its houses are slated; but it was impossible to say a single word in defence of Derrynane Beg;—so the two, though seventeen miles apart, were “hocussed-pocussed” together, and it all went down as gospel in Conciliation Hall, that because the houses of Cahirciveen were slated from the quarry close by, ergo, my description of the wretched hovels of Derrynane Beg with their rotten potato-stalk thatches, was monstrously incorrect.
Word: Daniela Part of Speech: name Etymology: Feminine form of Daniel. Pronunciation: /dænˈjɛ.lə/ 1. A female given name from Hebrew.
Word: eudaemonic Part of Speech: adj Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐδαιμονικός (eudaimonikós), from εὐδαιμονία (eudaimonía, “happiness”), from εὐδαίμων (eudaímōn, “fortunate, happy”). Pronunciation: /ˌjuːdɪˈmɒnɪk/, /ˌjudɪˈmɑnɪk/ 1. Of or pertaining to a eudaemon. 2. Producing satisfied happiness and well-being. Example: During the 1960s and 1970s, many communist leaderships sought to legitimate their rule increasingly through the eudaemonic mode; the various economic reforms in the USSR and Eastern Europe at the time constituted the major symbol of this. Example: In 2013, Cole examined the influence of well-being instead. He focused on two types: hedonic, from pleasure and rewards, and eudaemonic, from having a purpose beyond self-gratification.
Word: eudaemon Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐδαίμων (eudaímōn). By surface analysis, eu- + daemon. Pronunciation: /juˈdimən/ 1. A good or benevolent spirit.
Word: cacodaemon Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Ancient Greek κακοδαίμων (kakodaímōn), from κακός (kakós, “bad, evil”) and δαίμων (daímōn, “divinity, genius”). Pronunciation: /kækəˈdiːmən/ 1. A wicked or malevolent spirit as opposed to agathodemon (a good spirit). 2. Twelfth astrological House, from which only evil prognostics are alleged to proceed. 3. A nightmare. Labels: obsolete
Word: JSYK Part of Speech: adv 1. Initialism of just so you know. Labels: Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable Example: JSYK, if you say no to this crystal Swarovski bracelet that's currently 50% off you will 100 percent regret your decision.....and may have bad luck for the next 30 years. No pressure though!
Word: allodizing Part of Speech: noun 1. Also called Alodine (a trade name), a chromate conversion process; specifically the process of converting a surface, typically of an aluminum part, to a mixture of chromium compounds for color and resistance to abrasion and corrosion.
Word: irrevocable Part of Speech: adj Etymology: From Middle French irrévocable, from Latin irrevocabilis; equivalent to ir- + revoke + -able. Pronunciation: /ɪˈɹɛvəkəbəl/, /ˌɪɹəˈvəʊkəbəl/, /ˌɪɹəˈvɒkəbəl/, /iˈɹɛvəkəbəl/, /ˌɪɹəˈvoʊkəbəl/ 1. Unable to be retracted or reversed; final. Labels: not-comparable Example: Firm and irrevocable is my doom Which I have pass'd upon her; she is banish'd. Example: I have talked thus to you, child, not to insult you for what is past and irrevocable, but to caution and strengthen you for the future.
Word: invalidate Part of Speech: verb Etymology: First attested in 1649; borrowed from Middle French invalider, from invalide + -er. By surface analysis, in- + validate or invalid + -ate. Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/, /ɪnˈvæl.əˌdeɪt/, /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/ 1. To make invalid. Especially applied to contract law. Example: The circuit court judge's ruling was invalidated by a superior judge. 2. To make or declare (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous; disprove. 3. To render invalid; discredit. Example: Telling an angry person to "calm down" can invalidate their feelings.
Word: apo Part of Speech: adj 1. In an inactive, unbound state Labels: not-comparable Example: In this scenario, unbound proteins are predominantly in the ligand-free ("apo") structure.
Word: apo Part of Speech: noun 1. Clipping of apolipoprotein. Labels: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
Word: arba Part of Speech: noun 1. Alternative spelling of araba. Labels: alt-of, alternative
Word: arra Part of Speech: noun 1. Alternative form of ara (“Bhutanese alcoholic beverage”). Labels: alt-of, alternative, uncountable
Word: gu Part of Speech: noun 1. Alternative spelling of gue (“Shetland fiddle”). Labels: alt-of, alternative 2. Alternative form of gu. (“gules”). Labels: alt-of, alternative
Word: biga Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi- Latin iuga Latin bīgabor. English biga Borrowed from Latin bīga. Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪ.ɡə/, /ˈbiː.ɡə/ 1. A Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast. Labels: historical Example: "A biga or quadriga of mules?" suggested Carrados. "An eagle carrying off a hare, a figure flying with a wreath, a trophy of arms? Some of those perhaps?"
Word: peripheral device Part of Speech: noun 1. An electronic device that is outside the computer's system unit (external to the computer's enclosing case), but used by the computer to which it is connected, such as a printer or a scanner.
Word: saignée Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowed from French saignée. Pronunciation: /seɪnˈjeɪ/ 1. A method of rosé production that involves bleeding off the juice after limited contact with the skins. Labels: uncountable 2. A wine produced by this method. Labels: countable
Word: lose one's marbles Part of Speech: verb 1. Synonym of lose one's mind (“to become crazy”). Example: 1981 April 13, New York magazine, vol. 14, no. 15, There it was again, the suggestion that the governor had lost his marbles. And, to be truthful, Breslin is a bit late on the loony angle. Example: If my golfing friends would see me now, they'd crap in their pants laughing at me. They'd say that poor jerk had lost his marbles.
Word: for good measure Part of Speech: prep_phrase 1. In excess of the minimum required; added as an extra. Labels: idiomatic Example: He tossed in a couple of extra shirts for good measure and closed the suitcase. Example: That's tough," repeated Jack Harpe, and added a headshake for good measure. "
Word: partners Part of Speech: noun Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɹt.nɚz/ 1. plural of partner Labels: form-of, plural
Word: partners Part of Speech: verb Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɹt.nɚz/ 1. third-person singular simple present indicative of partner Labels: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Word: langar Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Hindi लंगर (laṅgar), Punjabi ਲੰਗਰ (laṅgar, “public kitchen, almshouse”), and their source, Classical Persian لنگر (langar, “public eating-place attached to Sufi shrine”). Doublet of anchor. Pronunciation: /ˈlʌŋɡə/ 1. A public eating-place in South Asia, now especially a communal kitchen run by a Sikh community and serving free food. Labels: Sikhism, countable Example: While many hungry people go to the langars in Delhi's gurudwaras, or in Birmingham, or the two in Queens, New York, because the food is good and free, there's a decidedly political dimension […] 2. The free food served at such a place. Labels: uncountable
Word: molde Part of Speech: noun 1. Obsolete spelling of mold. Labels: alt-of, obsolete, uncountable, usually Example: And could not finde hir any where, assuredly he thought She did not live above the molde, ne drewe the vitall breath:
Word: tradeoff Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Deverbal from trade off. 1. An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else. Example: Improved graphics at the expense of battery life was a tradeoff the designers were willing to make.
Word: ordu Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Classical Mongolian ᠣᠷᠳ᠋ᠤ (ordu) that came from Proto-Turkic "Ordu". 1. Alternative form of orda. Labels: alt-of, alternative
Word: sagu Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Malay 1. Archaic form of sago. Labels: alt-of, archaic, uncountable
Word: sare Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Variant of sear (“dry”). 1. dry, withered Labels: UK, archaic Example: Burn ash-wood green, 'tis a fire for a queen; Example: Burn ash-wood sare, 'twool make a man sware. 2. tender, rotten Labels: Kent, archaic, dialectal
Word: sare Part of Speech: adj Etymology: From Middle English sare, northern variant of sore, from Old English sār (“sore”). More at sore. 1. melancholy, bad, severe. Labels: Northern-England, archaic, dialectal
Word: sare Part of Speech: adv Etymology: From Middle English sare, northern variant of sore, from Old English sāre (“sorely”). Cognate with German sehr (“very”). 1. much, very much, greatly. Labels: Northern-England, UK, archaic, dialectal
Word: steam room Part of Speech: noun 1. A sauna; a hot room that is filled with steam in which people sit for health reasons.
Word: engine room Part of Speech: noun 1. A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located. 2. The engine compartment of a diesel locomotive. Example: For rigidity, two bulkheads are provided which are welded to the sides and underframe and which separate the cabs from the engine room. 3. The source of power in a team or other group. Labels: figuratively Example: When I look at what is going wrong for Liverpool at the moment, a lot of it stems from the engine room of the team - the midfield. 4. The source of power in a team or other group. Labels: figuratively 5. The source of power in a team or other group. Labels: figuratively 6. The source of power in a team or other group. Labels: figuratively Example: And no steel band would be complete without its rhythm section or engine room, as the percussion section is known.
Word: blue room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room with blue (or occasionally green) walls in which effects shots are filmed. 2. The toilet or washroom on a passenger aircraft. Labels: slang Example: Phyllis Ash was working a flight where the smooth routine was suddenly interrupted by a ten-year-old boy who went to the "blue room" (toilet) and proceeded to get his penis stuck in his zipper. Example: […] they intended to use the “blue room”, or lavatory.
Word: siku Part of Speech: noun 1. A type of traditional panpipe from the Andes.
Word: screening room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in which films are shown on a large screen for a small private audience.
Word: reading room Part of Speech: noun 1. A dedicated space in a library, or similar institution of learning, set aside for reading. Example: There is also a fine dance and concert hall, a capacious reading room, a well-appointed billiards room with five tables, various committee and games rooms, photographic dark rooms, and a small but compact ladies' lounge. 2. A reference library.
Word: guest room Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From guest + room. 1. A room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests.
Word: lamp room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room at the top of a lighthouse in which the signal light is housed.
Word: map room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a library set aside for the storage and use of maps.
Word: meeting room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a building, such as an office building, set aside for the use of people to hold meetings.
Word: music room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a school or house set aside for instruction in music.
Word: sewing room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a home set aside for sewing.
Word: showroom Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011. Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ 1. A room in a business set aside for the display of the company's products. 2. A room or apartment where a show is exhibited. Labels: dated
Word: showroom Part of Speech: verb Etymology: From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011. Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ 1. To inspect merchandise in a physical store, then purchase the identical product from an online merchant; to use a physical store as a showroom for an online merchant. Example: This new phone looks good, but I want to go to the mall and showroom it before buying.
Word: ume Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowing from Japanese 梅 (ume). Pronunciation: /ˈumeɪ/ 1. Chinese plum, a species of Asian plum, Prunus mume.
Word: embalming room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a funeral parlor set aside for the embalming of bodies prior to the funeral service and burial, consisting of a table, embalming machine, chemicals, and tools.
Word: boiler room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a building that houses the boiler(s) and similar equipment. 2. A compartment on a steamship that houses the boiler. 3. A telemarketing firm that makes cold calls. Labels: informal
Word: art room Part of Speech: noun Etymology: art + room 1. A room in a school set aside for instruction in the visual arts.
Word: cutting room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in which a film is edited to its final form.
Word: science room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a school set aside for instruction in the sciences.
Word: copy room Part of Speech: noun 1. A room in a school or business set aside for the copy machines.
Word: lisle Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Named after Lisle, France (now Lille), where it was first produced. Pronunciation: /laɪl/ 1. A type of strong cotton thread, or a cloth woven from such thread. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: She herself dressed in dark dresses of heavy rayon crêpe, with grey Lisle stockings bound under the knee with two loops of knotted elastic. Example: He wore a feather in his hat, doeskin breeches, lisle hose and an iridescent waistcoat.
Word: ferrocenophane Part of Speech: noun 1. a ferrocene containing a bridge of carbon atoms between the two cyclopentadienyl rings; used as ligands in asymmetric catalysis
Word: logistically Part of Speech: adv Etymology: Etymology tree English logistical Middle English -ly English -ly English logistically From logistical + -ly. 1. Regarding or using logistics. Labels: not-comparable 2. Regarding or using symbolic logic. Labels: not-comparable
Word: ferrocenophanone Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From ferrocenophane + -one? 1. a ferrocenophane containing a carbonyl functional group on the bridge; used in the synthesis of asymmetric catalysts
Word: ferrocene Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Blend of ferrous + benzene, coined by Mark Whiting, a postdoc with Robert Burns Woodward. Pronunciation: /ˈfɛɹəsiːn/ 1. Any of a class of metallocenes containing an iron atom between two cyclopentadienyl rings; especially the simplest of the class bis-cyclopentadienyl iron.
Word: Romani Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Romani romani, feminine form of romano (“of or pertaining to the Roma”), from rom (“man”). See also Roma. Not related to Romanian, Roman or Rome. Pronunciation: /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹɒm.ni/, /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ 1. A member of the Roma, a nomadic people originating in modern-day Pakistan or Northwest India and traditionally having an itinerant way of life, living widely dispersed across Europe and speaking a language that is related to Hindi. Example: The Romani have long been discriminated against.
Word: Romani Part of Speech: name Etymology: From Romani romani, feminine form of romano (“of or pertaining to the Roma”), from rom (“man”). See also Roma. Not related to Romanian, Roman or Rome. Pronunciation: /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹɒm.ni/, /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ 1. The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani.
Word: Romani Part of Speech: adj Etymology: From Romani romani, feminine form of romano (“of or pertaining to the Roma”), from rom (“man”). See also Roma. Not related to Romanian, Roman or Rome. Pronunciation: /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹɒm.ni/, /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/, /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ 1. Of or belonging to the Roma people. Labels: not-comparable Example: Every year the local Romani population, still called “gypsies” by many, lit harvest fires.
Word: Romani Part of Speech: name Etymology: In some cases, derived from Italian Romani, Romano, or cognates thereof. Pronunciation: /ɹəˈmɑːni/, /ɹoʊˈmɑːni/ 1. A surname
Word: activated sludge Part of Speech: noun 1. Sewage that has been aerated and agitated in order to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms that break down organic matter. Labels: countable, uncountable
Word: heeled Part of Speech: verb Etymology: Etymology tree Middle English hele English heel English -ed English heeled From heel + -ed. Pronunciation: /hiːld/ 1. simple past and past participle of heel Labels: form-of, participle, past
Word: heeled Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Middle English hele English heel English -ed English heeled From heel + -ed. Pronunciation: /hiːld/ 1. Having a heel (of a specified type). Labels: in-compounds, often Example: high-heeled boots 2. Prepared, especially armed with a weapon. Labels: archaic Example: I was heeled also, and I held up my gun to scare him off and let me get away. 3. Wealthy; having enough money. Labels: slang Example: I have a large apt. could accommodate you. Tell Neal to come too if he is heeled.
Word: onocentaur Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Late Latin onocentaurus, from Ancient Greek ὀνοκένταυρος (onokéntauros, from ὄνος (ónos, “ass”) + κένταυρος (kéntauros, “centaur”)). Pronunciation: /ɒnəˈsɛntɔː/ 1. A centaur with the body of an ass, instead of a prototypical horse.
Word: hwan Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowed from Korean 환(圜) (hwan). 1. The monetary unit of South Korea from February 15, 1953 to June 9, 1962.
Word: migmatite Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Swedish migmatit, from Ancient Greek μίγμα (mígma, “mixture”) + Swedish -it (“-ite”). Pronunciation: /ˈmɪɡmətʌɪt/ 1. Any rock of mixed appearance, being an intimate mixture of granite and older rock, specifically from intense metamorphism which partially melts the rock, causing it to recrystallize in a state intermediate between igneous and metamorphic. Example: More specifically, many of these rocks are described as migmatites, in which the pink veins seem to blend insensibly into a kind of swirling granite.
Word: skilling Part of Speech: verb Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. 1. present participle and gerund of skill Labels: form-of, gerund, participle, present
Word: skilling Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish skilling. Doublet of shilling. 1. A Scandinavian monetary unit and coin up to the 19th century. (A subdivision of the Swedish riksdaler, the Danish and Norwegian rigsdaler and speciedaler). Labels: historical
Word: skilling Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Compare sheeling. 1. A bay of a barn. Example: The barn may be built with lean-to's or skillings all round[…] 2. A small addition to a cottage.
Word: millerite Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Miller + -ite, from British mineralogist William Hallowes Miller. 1. A nickel sulfide mineral, NiS, that occurs as hairlike tufts.
Word: srang Part of Speech: noun 1. The monetary unit of Tibet from 1909 to 1959. 2. A Tibetan unit of weight, used particularly for silver and gold. Labels: historical
Word: Brobdingnag Part of Speech: name 1. A fictional country inhabited by giants, which appears in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. Example: […] if this Treatiſe ſhould happen to be tranſlated into the language of Brobdingnag (which is the general name of that Kingdom) and tranſmitted thither, the King and his People would have reaſon to complain that I had done them an Injury by a falſe and diminutive Repreſentation. Example: The satire takes a new twist when, on his second voyage, Gulliver visits Brobdingnag, whose inhabitants tower above him. The boot is now on the other foot, and it is Gulliver who is exposed as diminutive of stature and understanding alike. The Brobdingnagians furthermore excite Swift's disgust at the flesh. Their very grossness exaggerates all the minute flaws and hideousness normally concealed from the eye by the limitations of human vision.
Word: fiorino Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰleh₃- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *bʰléh₃s Proto-Italic *flōs Latin flōrem Italian fiore Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnus Italian -ino Italian fiorinobor. English fiorino Borrowed from Italian fiorino. 1. The monetary unit of Tuscany from 1826 to 1859, subdivided into 100 quatrini; a florin.
Word: fantasy land Part of Speech: noun 1. An ideal place that does not exist in reality. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: In the movie Back to School, an economics professor suggests building a factory in a place where no political corruption must be calculated into the costs; the protagonist replies "How about fantasy land?" Example: I’d toil away at my job, which I hated with a passion. But I’d dream, too. No, no, they couldn’t take away my dreams. In my fantasy world, I didn’t have it that bad. In fact, I had a pretty cool beach house and loads of money and good friends. Real life wasn’t that great, but living in fantasy land was terrific. But soon, fantasy land was bombed by reality and I found myself living in a painful world.
Word: fantasyland Part of Speech: noun 1. Alternative form of fantasy land. Labels: alt-of, alternative Example: That, however, is in the fantasyland where comic-strip characters grow up.
Word: colostrum Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Borrowed from Latin colostrum, of uncertain origin. Pronunciation: /kəˈlɒstɹəm/, /kəˈlɑstɹəm/, /kəˈlɔstɹəm/, [kəˈlɔ̟stɹəm] 1. A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Labels: uncountable, usually Example: The researchers isolated the antibodies from the cow's colostrum, the first milk produced after birth, which has very high antibody concentrations. They gave these antibodies, extracted from the colostrum, to 10 volunteers and gave another 10 volunteers extracts from colostrum of cows that were not immunized against the traveler's diarrhea bacteria. Example: This valuable fluid—colostrum—plays a number of important biological roles, including helping improve an infant's immune system. Nevertheless, many humans intuitively perceive colostrum as “sour milk,” which should not be given to infants. Other species do not make this serious mistake. 2. A mixture of turpentine and egg yolk, formerly used as an emulsion. Labels: uncountable, usually
Word: reif Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Middle English ref, reaf, reif, from Old English rēaf (“plunder, spoil, booty, raiment, garment, robe, vestment, armor”), from Proto-West Germanic *raub, from Proto-Germanic *raubą, *raubaz (“rape, robbery”), from Proto-Indo-European *Hrewp- (“to rip, tear”). Cognate with Scots reif, rief (“robbery, depredation, spoliation”), Saterland Frisian roowje (“loot, rob”), Dutch roof (“spoil, booty, robbery”), German Raub (“robbery, spoils, plunder”). See also reave, robe. 1. Robbery. Labels: Scotland, obsolete, uncountable, usually Example: The opposition, which, as we shall see, was headed by Archbishop Beaton, protested against the "daily slaughters, murders, reifs, thefts, depredations, and heavy attemptates, that are daily and hourly committed within this realm in fault of justice." Example: […] meaning to live by reif of other mennes goodes, wherein they have no manner of propertie.
Word: FPTP Part of Speech: noun 1. Initialism of first past the post. Labels: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Word: cowboys Part of Speech: noun 1. A pair of kings as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. Labels: slang 2. plural of cowboy Labels: form-of, plural
Word: cowboys Part of Speech: verb 1. third-person singular simple present indicative of cowboy Labels: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Word: third-party claim Part of Speech: noun 1. A derivative lawsuit brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, claiming that another new party being brought in is responsible for or should share in the plaintiff's damages against the defendant.
Word: décolletage Part of Speech: noun Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des- Middle French des- Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-lbor. French dé- Proto-Indo-European *kʷel-der.? Latin collum Old French col Middle French col Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Middle French -et Middle French collet French collet Proto-Italic *-āzi ▲ Latin -ereinflu. Latin -āre Old French -ier Middle French -er French -er French décolleter Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -age Middle French -age French -age French décolletagebor. English décolletage Borrowed from French décolletage. Pronunciation: /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/, /ˌdɛkələˈtɑʒ/, /ˌdeɪˌkɑləˈtɑʒ/, /ˌdeɪ.kɑlˈtɑʒ/ 1. A low neckline on a woman's dress, especially one that reveals or emphasizes her cleavage. 2. The portion of a woman's body that is revealed by a low neckline; the upper chest, as well, sometimes, as the neck, and shoulders. Example: Meronym: cleavage Example: I visualized businessmen trying to see the tops of her stockings or into the valley of her décolletage as she bent to put drinks on a table.
Word: pyroantimonic Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English antimonic English pyroantimonic From pyro- + antimonic. 1. Of or relating to pyroantimonic acid or its derivatives. Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyroarsenic Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰl̥h₃enyomder. Proto-Indo-Iranian *ȷ́ʰr̥Hanyam Proto-Iranian *jr̥Hanyam Old Median *zaranyam Old Median *kā Old Median *zaraniyakāder. Middle Persian *zarnīkbor. Classical Syriac ܙܪܢܝܟܐ (zarnīḵā)der. Arabic الزَرْنِيخ (az-zarnīḵ)bor. Byzantine Greek ἀρσενικόν (arsenikón)der. Latin arsenicumder. Middle French arsenicbor. Middle English arsenik English arsenic English pyroarsenic From pyro- + arsenic. 1. of, or relating to pyroarsenic acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyroboric Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English boric English pyroboric From pyro- + boric. 1. Of or relating to pyroboric acid or its derivatives. Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyromucic Part of Speech: adj 1. of, or relating to pyromucic acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyrophosphoric Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English phosphoric English pyrophosphoric From pyro- + phosphoric. 1. of, or relating to pyrophosphoric acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyrosulfuric Part of Speech: adj 1. of, or relating to pyrosulfuric acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyrosulphuric Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English sulphuric English pyrosulphuric From pyro- + sulphuric. 1. Alternative spelling of pyrosulfuric. Labels: UK, alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Word: pyrotartaric Part of Speech: adj 1. of, or relating to pyrotartaric acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyrotungstic Part of Speech: adj Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English tungstic English pyrotungstic From pyro- + tungstic. 1. of, or relating to pyrotungstic acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: pyrovanadic Part of Speech: adj 1. of, or relating to pyrovanadic acid or its derivatives Labels: not-comparable
Word: wreaths Part of Speech: noun Pronunciation: /ɹiːθs/, /ɹiːðz/ 1. plural of wreath Labels: form-of, plural Example: The children hung wreaths on all the doors.
Word: wreaths Part of Speech: verb Pronunciation: /ɹiːθs/, /ɹiːðz/ 1. third-person singular simple present indicative of wreath Labels: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person Example: A ring of smoke wreaths the building.
Word: wrecks Part of Speech: noun 1. plural of wreck Labels: form-of, plural Example: Many wrecks can be found below the waters of the Caribbean.
Word: wrecks Part of Speech: verb 1. third-person singular simple present indicative of wreck Labels: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person Example: That guy wrecks his car every month.
Word: stonily Part of Speech: adv Etymology: Etymology tree English stony Middle English -ly English -ly English stonily From stony + -ly. 1. In a stony manner. Example: It was curious to remark the different mien and bearing of the other Federal prisoners who were taken yesterday […]. Some looked stonily and unconsciously forward […] Example: All their meagre breasts panted together, the violently dilated nostrils quivered, the eyes stared stonily up-hill.
Word: wagers Part of Speech: noun 1. plural of wager Labels: form-of, plural Example: Some gamblers make wagers all day long. Example: The Spartans were wagers of war.
Word: wagers Part of Speech: verb 1. third-person singular simple present indicative of wager Labels: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person Example: A clever gambler wagers just enough to get ahead of the game, but not so much that he could be knocked out.
Word: prevailing Part of Speech: adj Etymology: By surface analysis, prevail + -ing. Pronunciation: /pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ 1. Predominant; of greatest force. Example: The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time. Example: He has a Humour more prevailing than his Curioſity, and will willingly diſpence with the hearing of one ſcandalous Story, to avoid giving an occaſion to make another, by being ſeen to walk with his Wife. 2. Prevalent, common, widespread. Example: Fever and dysentery are the most prevailing diseases in this division, more particularly the latter, which is one of the most destructive amongst the troops in India, and particularly so in the European constitution. Example: One of the most prevailing defects in this people is their invincible indolence, and hatred of labour, which has, at all times, paralysed the government of their best princes, and impeded the success of their most brilliant enterprises.
Word: prevailing Part of Speech: verb Etymology: By surface analysis, prevail + -ing. Pronunciation: /pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ 1. present participle and gerund of prevail Labels: form-of, gerund, participle, present
Word: ghey Part of Speech: adj Pronunciation: /ɡeɪ/ 1. Deliberate misspelling of gay (“homosexual”). Labels: Internet, alt-of, deliberate, derogatory, misspelling Example: Like the subject says, I'm tired of rampant ghey furry porn, sorry guys, too many dicks and not enough nips and twat.. Example: Sometimes ghey celebs who don't wanna look so ghey will "get married" to kinda cover it up. 2. Deliberate misspelling of gay (“lame, uncool”). Labels: Internet, alt-of, deliberate, derogatory, misspelling Example: Just looking for a good site to give me info about all the moves, fatality's, nudatlities (if they exist=P) so I dont have to wade through the ghey posts to find the worthwhile ones Example: Don't be ghey. Go BUY it for like $15 US dollars. Order it from chips and bits, I'm sure it's cheap.
Word: promontory Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From Medieval Latin prōmontōrium, from prōmineō, from prō- + *mineō (“to project or jut”, from Proto-Indo-European *men- (“to stand out”)) + -tōrium (“place”). Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/, /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ 1. A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff. Example: Leaving behind us the town at the bottom of its deep bay, we set out to explore a bluff-headed parallelogramical promontory, bounded by Thurso Bay on the one hand, and Murkle Bay on the other, and which presents to the open sea, in the space that stretches between, an undulating line of iron-bound coast, exposed to the roll of the northern ocean. Example: South of Hang-chou Wan (Bay) below Shanghai, the China coastline changes from a smooth, flat topography to one of irregular, rocky promontories and numerous islands. Foochow, the Fugiu of Marco Polo, dates from the seventh century. Offshore the Ma-tsu Lieh-tao (Matsu and Pei-kan, or Changshu Islands) are heavily fortified Nationalist strongholds. 2. A projecting part of the body. 3. A projecting part of the body.