Episodes
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/31/22
The Word of the Day is an adverb that means “from that time” or “since then.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/30/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that indicates “a warm, dry wind descending a mountain, as on the north side of the Alps.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/29/22
The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to comment or discourse at great length.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/28/22
The Word of the Day is a verb that originally pertained to bowing but is often used today to mean “to act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/27/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/26/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, and accessories.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/25/22
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “dipped in flour, sautéed in butter, and sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/24/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that denotes “a fur scarf with long tabs at the ends.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/23/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that indicates “a bony or chitinous shield, test, or shell covering some or all of the dorsal part of an animal, as of a turtle.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/22/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “aromatic or herb-flavored tea.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/21/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “an informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/20/22
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “producing darkness.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/19/22
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “pertaining to or noting a language characterized by combining morphemes without fusion or morphophonemic change.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/18/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “protection” or “support.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/17/22
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/16/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a devotee of archery.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/15/22
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “extremely unpleasant or distasteful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/14/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a tip, present, or gratuity.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
Published 05/13/22
The Word of the Day is an interjection that is used as a hunting cry when a chase is at full speed, though it is also often used to mimic the sound of blowing a horn. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/12/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/11/22
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “yielding or containing gold.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
Published 05/10/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that refers to “a very hard rock, anciently quarried in Egypt, having a dark, purplish-red groundmass containing small crystals of feldspar.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Published 05/09/22
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
Published 05/08/22