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victoriousvocabulary: HYPAETHRAL [adjective] 1. wholly or partly open to the sky. 2. not closed in our surrounded or included. 3. Architecture: having no roof. Etymology: from Latin hypaethrus, “uncovered”, from Greek hupaithros, from hupo-, “under”
herhmione: SPELLS + ETYMOLOGY ↳ THE DARK ARTS
azidahaka: victoriousvocabulary: CONSENESCENCE [noun] the state of general decay, especially from old age; withered by age; falling into ruin. Etymology: Latin consenescere - to grow old together, to grow old in a profession, to become weak. [Matthew
victoriousvocabulary: OSSUARY [noun] 1. a container or receptacle, such as an urn or a vault, for holding the bones of the dead. 2. a place where the bones of the dead lay. Etymology: from Late Latin ossuārium, from Latin os - bone. [Dave Palumbo]
topperthetophat: victoriousvocabulary: SCHILDERSVERDRIET [noun] a painter’s sadness; painter’s grief. Etymology: Dutch. [Sierk van Meeuwen] We have a specific type of sadness attributed to us? I feel so validated.
victoriousvocabulary: DOPPELGÄNGER [noun] a ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts its fleshly counterpart; a paranormal double of a living person. Etymology: German for look-alike, literally a “double goer”. [Nicoletta Ceccoli]
victoriousvocabulary: CRYPTOZOOPHILIA [noun] Informal: a love for ‘hidden’ animals; an obsession with mythical creatures; a particular affinity for cryptids. Etymology: Greek crypto (hidden) + zoo (animal) + philia (love). [Julie Bell & Boris
victoriousvocabulary: OMNILEGENT [adjective] reading or having read everything. Etymology: from Latin omnis (all) + legere (to read). [David Wyatt]
victoriousvocabulary: CYNOMORPHIC [adjective] like a dog; of or pertaining to dogs; canine-like. Etymology: Greek cyno, from kuōn, “dog” + -morphic, from -morphos, from morphē “shape”. [Alector Fencer]
victoriousvocabulary: beeple: COLOR WALK AMBULATE [verb] to walk about or move from place to place; stroll; wander. Etymology: from Latin ambulātus (past participle of ambulāre, “to walk”).
victoriousvocabulary: DELETERIOUS [adjective] 1. harmful to the body or mind; injurious. 2. harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way. Etymology: from Ancient Greek δηλητήριος (dēlētḗrios, “noxious, deleterious”), from δηλητήρ
morsmordre-x: Harry Potter Etymology | Remus Lupin REMUS: Twin brother of Romulus (founder of Rome). The King sent the two twin babies out to a river and tried to drown them, but a female wolf, instead of killing them, nursed them after finding the
victoriousvocabulary: CARDIOPHAGY [aka CARDIOPHAGIA] [noun] the practice of eating hearts. Etymology: from Greek cardio- (pertaining to the heart, from καρδία, kardia, “heart”) + -phagy (feeding on, comsumption of, from combining form of φαγεῖν,
superlinguo: nevver: How to Gird Up Your Loins: An Illustrated Guide A pictorial guide to girding loins PLUS bonus explanation of the etymology of the phrase “to gird (up) one’s loins”, with the generalised meaning of preparing for a demanding
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victoriousvocabulary: EMPRISE [noun] 1. an adventurous enterprise; adventurous undertaking. 2. knightly daring or prowess. Etymology: Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French, noun use of feminine of empris, past participle of emprendre, ”to
victoriousvocabulary: HABILE [adjective] skillful; dexterous; adroit; handy; generally able. Etymology: from Latin habilis, from habēre - to have; see able. [Kim-KD]
blondebrainpower: victoriousvocabulary: COULROPHOBIA [noun] the fear of clowns. Etymology: a neologism, coined in the late 1980s or 1990s. Supposedly based on Ancient Greek κωλοβαθριστής (kōlobathristḗs, “one who goes on stilts”),
victoriousvocabulary: CARIES [noun] 1. decay, as of bone or of plant tissue; degeneration; marcescence. 2. dental cavities. Etymology: from Latin cariēs, “decay, rottenness”, related to Greek kēr, “death”. [noiaillustration]
victoriousvocabulary: DOUX [adjective] 1. gentle. 2. sweet. 3. soft. 4. mild. Etymology: French, from Old French dous, from Latin dulcis, “sweet”, from Proto-Indo-European *dḷkú- “sweet”. [Selenada - Red Maple]
victoriousvocabulary: NÄCHTLICH[adjective]nocturnal (taking place at the night).Etymology: German, from Nacht, “night” + -lich, “-ly”.[Paolo Domeniconi - Eyes of the Night]
boromirs: The Fellowship of the Ring + etymology
victoriousvocabulary: EIDOLON [noun] 1. an ideal. 2. a wistful daydream. 3. a phantom; apparition. Etymology: from Ancient Greek eídōlon, “figure, representation”, from eîdos, “sight”, from eídō, “I see”. [Seb McKinnon - Eidolon of
lennat2: queerouterspacecat: smolqueerkitty: glumshoe: sexy etymology of rumor Sexy Spotify……hmmmm Sexy evista generic. So I’m sexy raloxifene lol I’m sexy unemployment sexy megalania, pretty sure thats just an argonian in skyrim.
victoriousvocabulary: DYSPHORIA[noun]a state of dissatisfaction, anxiety, restlessness, or fidgeting.Etymology: Neo-Latin < Greek dysphoría, “malaise, discomfort”.[Leslie Ann O’Dell - Dysphoria]
victoriousvocabulary: STRIGINE[adjective]of or pertaining to owls; owl-like.Etymology: from Latin strig- “screech owl”, + English -ine, suffix for “of or pertaining to, like”.[Tiffany Bozic - Strigiformes]
victoriousvocabulary: SEVIDICAL [adjective] speaking cruel and harsh words; an aggressive and malicious manner of speaking; threatening. Etymology: uncertain. [Angela Rizza - Ursula]
swagintherain: Etymological lesson from a Black lady. I’m in love ❤️ I love Erica Ash
jookyunltd: plasticcupsandbustdowns: thismynewshit: plasticcupsandbustdowns: kingjaffejoffer: Whats the etymology for the phrase “wanting smoke” with someone Where does this originate and how did it fall into common use? Chicago slang.
victoriousvocabulary: CALLIPATHOS [noun] Informal: beautiful suffering; beautiful pain; the romanticisation of pain. Etymology: from Ancient Greek καλός (kalos), κάλλος (kallos) - ‘beautiful’ and πάθος (pathos) - ‘suffering’.
victoriousvocabulary: OLAMIC [adjective] eternal; infinite; unbounded or unlimited; boundless; endless. Etymology: from the Hebrew olam, “world”. [Karina Eibatova]
victoriousvocabulary: AUDIOPHILIA [noun] 1. the state or condition of an audiophile.2. the state of one who listens to high-fidelity equipment solely for the quality of reproduction.Etymology: from Latin audio, “I hear; I listen” + Greek philia,
victoriousvocabulary: graftheory:Samuel Rodriguez VARIEGATE[verb]1. to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colours; to make colourful.2. to give variety to; diversify.Etymology: from Late Latin variegāre, from Latin varius, “diverse,
victoriousvocabulary: WYRD [noun] 1. fate personified, e.g. the Three Witches in Macbeth, the Moirai, the Norns. 2. fate; destiny. 3. an event; occurrence. Etymology: from Old English wyrd, weird. From Proto-Germanic *wurdiz, from Proto-Indo-European
victoriousvocabulary: EINZELGÄNGER [noun] lone wolf; loner; rogue. Etymology: German, Einzel-, “single, individual” + Gänger, “goer”. [Chris Rahn]
victoriousvocabulary: CISMARINE [adjective] on this side of the sea. Etymology: from Latin cis-, “on the near side of, on this side” + marinus, “of the sea”. [RHADS]
victoriousvocabulary: HAGRIDE [verb] tormenting or harassing, especially with worry or dread. Etymology: hag (from Middle English hagge, Old English *hægge, akin to hægtesse, “witch”, hagorūn, “spell”, German Hexe, “witch”)+ ride (from
victoriousvocabulary: SELENIC [adjective] 1. of, relating to, or like the moon. 2. of, relating to, or containing selenium —used especially of compounds in which this element has a higher valence than in selenious compounds. Etymology: ultimately from
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victoriousvocabulary:PHYSIOLATRY [noun] the worship of the powers or agencies of nature; materialism in religion; nature worship. Etymology: from Latin physica, from Greek phusikē + Greek -latria, ”worship”. [Tomasz Alen Kopera]
balticmythology: Baltic mythology: Andaja Andaja is thought to be the very first Baltic deity. It is not clear what kind of goddess she is and there are a few versions about her name’s etymology which might lead to her origins. One version is based
victoriousvocabulary: HELIOPOTENT [adjective] possessing the power of the sun; solar power. Etymology: from Greek hēlios, “sun” + from Latin potens, “powerful, strong, potent”, present participle of posse, “to be able”, from potis, “able,
victoriousvocabulary: XYLOPHILIA [noun] a love for forests, woods, groves. Etymology: from Greek xulon, “wood” + philia, “love”. [Andy Kehoe - Invoking the Heart of the Forest]
victoriousvocabulary: SELENOGRAPHY [noun] description of the moon’s surface; the scientific mapping of the moon; lunar geography. Etymology: from Greek selēnē, “moon” + graphein, “to write”.
victoriousvocabulary: ASTRIFEROUS [adjective] bearing stars; made of stars. Etymology: Latin astrifer; astrum - star + ferre - to bear. [Lizavan Rees]
victoriousvocabulary: UNREQUITED [adjective] 1. not returned or reciprocated; unrequited love - a type of love which is not returned. 2. not avenged or retaliated. 3. not repaid or satisfied. Etymology: from un-, “not” + re, “again” + quite,
specialagentartemis: What do you mean researching name etymologies isn’t a normal people hobby
cameoamalthea: happyfluffsealpup: apertures413thdoctor: A map of the United States with each state’s name replaced with its etymological root translated into English. FUCKING IDAHO I must add a comment to your post to direct everyone’s attention
omegajako: historical-nonfiction: Bugs Bunny accidentally transformed the word nimrod into a synonym for idiot because nobody got a joke where he sarcastically compared Elmer Fudd to the Biblical figure Nimrod, a mighty hunter. Etymology is ridiculous
sinbadism: just-shower-thoughts:It took me 23 years to realize that “be there or be square” is because you’re not a-round.no… it’s not… “square” was black slang for uncool in like the 70s… why do yall keep making up fake etymologies
victoriousvocabulary: PASTOSE [adjective] painted thickly; covered or filled with paint. Etymology: from Italian pastoso, “doughy, soft”, from pasta, “dough, paste”, from Late Latin. [Ben Weiner]
sinbadism:just-shower-thoughts:It took me 23 years to realize that “be there or be square” is because you’re not a-round.no… it’s not… “square” was black slang for uncool in like the 70s… why do yall keep making up fake etymologies 4
victoriousvocabulary:VIDUAGE [noun] the state of widows or of widowhood; also,widows, collectively. Etymology: from Latin vidua, “a widow”.[Leslie Ann O’Dell - Widow]
victoriousvocabulary: AME [noun] soul; spirit - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal. Etymology: French, ultimately derive from Latin animus, “soul, spirit, life; air, breeze; breath”. [Robert Frank Hunter]
librarienne: direcartographies: fun fact: the reason that the plural of goose is geese but the plural of moose is not meese is because goose derives from an ancient germanic word undergoing strong declension, in the pattern of foot/feet and tooth/teeth,
010371350: stukablr: 😅😅😅😅😅 is the story about the word coming from the British labelling them as water Tanks during shipping true at all or is it more made up etymology
victoriousvocabulary: SURSUM- [combining form] upward; ascension. Etymology: from Latin sursum, “under, from below, upwards”. [Daniel Danger]