Word of the Day — Archive Page #77

May 31, 2023

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What does skijoring mean?

Skijoring

Skijoring (pronounced ) (Skijouring in British English) is a winter sport in which a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog (or dogs), another animal, or a motor vehicle. The name is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning "ski driving". Although skijoring is said to have originated as a mode of winter travel, it is currently primarily a competitive sport.

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May 30, 2023

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What does vellicate mean?

tickle, titillate, vellicate(verb)

touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

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May 29, 2023

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What does oolong mean?

oolong(noun)

Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried

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May 28, 2023

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What does oppugn mean?

question, oppugn, call into question(verb)

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

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May 27, 2023

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What does prolegomenon mean?

prolegomenon(noun)

a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise

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May 26, 2023

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What does clarsach mean?

clàrsach

The Celtic harp is a triangular frame harp traditional to the Celtic nations of northwest Europe. It is known as cláirseach in Irish, clàrsach in Scottish Gaelic, telenn in Breton and telyn in Welsh. In Ireland and Scotland, it was a wire-strung instrument requiring great skill and long practice to play, and was associated with the Gaelic ruling class. It appears on Irish coins, the coat of arms of the Republic of Ireland, Montserrat, Canada as well as the flag of Montserrat.

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May 25, 2023

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What does vigesimal mean?

vigesimal(adj)

relating to or based on the number twenty

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