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Word of the Day: Shibboleth

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Word of the Day: Shibboleth

'Art thou an Ephraimite?'

24 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Mélange

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Word of the Day: Mélange

One of many words from French about mixtures.

22 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Canard

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Word of the Day: Canard

It also means 'duck' -- the bird -- in French.

19 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: The Iron Dice of War

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Word of the Day: The Iron Dice of War

Right up there with 'the fog of war'.

15 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Nostalgie de la Boue

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Word of the Day: Nostalgie de la Boue

Yes, it's a French phrase, not a word. Deal with it.

13 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Venerability

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Word of the Day: Venerability

What James Earl Jones offered up to the world.

12 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Polycule

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Word of the Day: Polycule

A metaphorical word sneaks up on me.

10 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Low-Information Voter

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Word of the Day: Low-Information Voter

'Thinking is not my idea of fun' doesn't lead to an informed citizenry.

01 Sep 2024
Word of the Day: Dysphoria

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Word of the Day: Dysphoria

A state many of us find ourselves in.

29 Aug 2024
Word of the Day: Opera Bouffe

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Word of the Day: Opera Bouffe

Maureen Dowd's a sourpuss, but can spin a bon mot with the best of them.

23 Aug 2024
Word of the Day: Protocell

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Word of the Day: Protocell

Before cells, there were protocells.

22 Aug 2024
Word of the Day: Epigone

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Word of the Day: Epigone

Presumptive veeps are followers.

17 Aug 2024
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