Word of the Day — Archive Page #25

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June 1, 2024
70%    30%    #74 votes

What does irenic mean?

irenic(adj)
conducive to peace

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May 31, 2024
75%    25%    #77 votes

What does en famille mean?

en famille(adverb)
in a casual way at home

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May 30, 2024
91%    9%    #70 votes

What does illimitable mean?

illimitable, limitless, measureless(adj)
without limits in extent or size or quantity

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May 29, 2024
52%    48%    #39 votes

What does tourtière mean?

tourtiere(noun)
a meat pie that is usually eaten at Christmas in Quebec

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May 28, 2024
68%    32%    #54 votes

What does prink mean?

prink(verb)
dress very carefully and in a finicky manner

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May 27, 2024
68%    32%    #46 votes

What does malamute mean?

malamute, malemute, Alaskan malamute(noun)
breed of sled dog developed in Alaska

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May 26, 2024
74%    26%    #52 votes

What does gaudy mean?

gaudy(adj)
(Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college

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