Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2012/March

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fons honorum n

A person who, by virtue of sovereignty, holds the exclusive right to create and confer legitimate titles of nobility and orders of chivalry

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beey adj

(informal, rare) Reminiscent of or containing bees

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philtrum n

The shallow groove running down the center of the outer surface of the upper lip

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Tinker to Evers to Chance n

(US, idiomatic) A task accomplished quickly by well-executed teamwork; those involved in the teamwork

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begorra int

(Ireland) A mild minced oath; a euphemism for "by God"

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phillumenist n

A person who collects match-related items, like matchbox labels, matchboxes, matchbooks, or matchbook covers

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maillot n

A one-piece swimsuit (for women) A leotard or tights of stretchable, jersey fabric, generally worn by dancers and gymnasts

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win-win adj

Of a situation or outcome that benefits two parties, or that has two distinct benefits

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normothermic adj

(medicine) Having a normal body temperature

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quibble v

(intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

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zombie out v

(informal) Become like a zombie in being listless, vacant, and unresponsive

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hamiform adj

Curved at the extremity, shaped like a hook

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annis Domini adv

(of multiple years or of a date range) Taking place a specifed number of years following the assumed birth of Jesus Christ

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enshrine v

(transitive) To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest. (transitive) To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence

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clarsach n

(music) A small triangular wire-strung harp of Gaelic origin; a Celtic harp. Today is Saint Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland.

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tribology n

(physics, engineering) The science and technology of friction, lubrication, and wear

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vaguery n

(uncountable) Vagueness, the condition of being vague. (countable) A vagueness, a thing which is vague, an example of vagueness. (countable, in the plural) An eggcorn for vagaries

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forethoughtful adj

Having or full of forethought; provident; proactive; visionary

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itchy trigger finger n

(idiomatic) A tendency to act in haste or without consideration

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perfusion n

(medicine) The introduction of a drug or nutrients through the bloodstream in order to reach an internal organ or tissues

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escapade n

A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention

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siesta n

An afternoon nap, especially the one taken after lunch in some cultures

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in a pig's eye prep. phrase

(idiomatic) Very unlikely; probably never

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immolate v

To kill as a sacrifice. To destroy, especially by fire

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fan death n

The urban legend originating in South Korea that if an electric fan is left running overnight in a closed room it can cause the death of those inside

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lacrimae rerum n plural

The “tears of things”; the inherent tragedy of existence

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otorhinolaryngology n

(medicine) The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat

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eat crow v

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To recognize that one has been shown to be mistaken or outdone, especially by admitting that one has made a humiliating error

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wry adj

Turned away, contorted (of the face or body). Dryly humorous; sardonic or ironic. Twisted, bent, crooked

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