Word of the Day — Archive Page #33

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April 2, 2024
73%    27%    #55 votes

What does sculptor mean?

sculptor, sculpturer, carver, statue maker(noun)
an artist who creates sculptures

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April 1, 2024
71%    29%    #76 votes

What does Procrustean mean?

Procrustean(adj)
of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him

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March 31, 2024
65%    35%    #65 votes

What does coulee mean?

coulee(Noun)
A stream.

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March 30, 2024
81%    19%    #56 votes

What does duvet mean?

eiderdown, duvet, continental quilt(noun)
a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider

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March 29, 2024
83%    17%    #57 votes

What does ironclad mean?

ironclad(adj)
a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor

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March 28, 2024
66%    34%    #69 votes

What does virologist mean?

virologist(noun)
a specialist in virology

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March 27, 2024
64%    36%    #49 votes

What does naan mean?

nan, naan(noun)
leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop

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