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Post by dgan on Aug 3, 2006 6:39:49 GMT -5
fricative - an adjective used to describe one's frustration with any electronic device, such as "This computer is so fricative!"
real definition - A consonant, such as f or s in English, produced by the forcing of breath through a constricted passage. Also called spirant.
next word... angenesis
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Post by dreamer on Aug 3, 2006 7:35:46 GMT -5
Angenesis: without a beginning.
: regeneration especially of tissues
New word: quagga
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Post by karenee on Aug 3, 2006 10:34:43 GMT -5
quagga - a sticky, slippery place where it is easy to get stuck
Actually - n : mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century
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New word: galeate
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Post by dreamer on Aug 3, 2006 15:46:06 GMT -5
The precursor to Gatorade with a bitter, gall-like flavor. Not popular, so they switched to a sweeter version.
# Biology. Having a galea.
# Helmet-shaped.
New word: flummery
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Post by karenee on Aug 4, 2006 10:12:45 GMT -5
flummery - Flattering attention, insincere responses
Actually - n 1: a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal 2: meaningless ceremonies and flattery (Woohoo! I remembered correctly. Of course, I had no clue about the custard bit.)
New word: trochoid
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Post by Danath on Aug 4, 2006 12:55:22 GMT -5
trochoid - Similar in function and desigin to the ever popular android, the trochoid is made of truffles and/or chocolate.
Actually - n. A curve traced by a point on or connected with a circle as the circle rolls along a fixed straight line.
New word: erythrocyte
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Post by dreamer on Aug 4, 2006 18:42:55 GMT -5
A common for the of the medicine erythromycin.
erythrocyte: red blood cell
New word: abecedarian
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Post by karenee on Aug 5, 2006 7:22:11 GMT -5
abecedarian - the official term for one who has finally learned their ABCs
Actually:
n.
1. One who teaches or studies the alphabet.
2. One who is just learning; a beginner.
adj.
1. Having to do with the alphabet.
2. Being arranged alphabetically.
3. Elementary or rudimentary.
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New word: spline
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Post by dreamer on Aug 5, 2006 7:55:21 GMT -5
Someone from the southern United States trying to tell someone about something. They have to explain it, so they "spline" it.
spline
1. Any of a series of projections on a shaft that fit into slots on a corresponding shaft, enabling both to rotate together.
2. The groove or slot for such a projection.
2. A flexible piece of wood, hard rubber, or metal used in drawing curves.
3. A wooden or metal strip; a slat.
New Word: bouvardia
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Post by luv1another on Aug 5, 2006 9:25:44 GMT -5
bouvardia ~ a palace in the south of france
real definition ~Any of several Mexican and Central American shrubs or herbs of the genus Bouvardia cultivated for their showy, narrowly tubular, variously colored flowers grouped in terminal cymes.
new word ~ ciguatera.
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Post by DanTheMan on Aug 5, 2006 17:24:31 GMT -5
ciguatera: something you smoke, in between a cigar and a cigarette
real def: Disease of humans caused by eating tropical fish containing toxins. These toxins are thought to come from blue-green algae.
new word: klipspringer
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Post by dreamer on Aug 5, 2006 22:01:27 GMT -5
Someone going along at a good clip with a spring in his (or her) step!
A small agile African antelope (Oreotragus oreotragus) having large ears.
New Word: calceolaria
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Post by luv1another on Aug 7, 2006 6:04:24 GMT -5
calceolaria ~ an old fashioned calculator invented by its name sake olga laria
real definition ~Any of various plants of the genus Calceolaria native from Mexico to South America and widely cultivated for their showy, speckled, slipper-shaped flowers. Also called slipper flower, slipperwort.
next word ~ Waybung
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Post by dreamer on Aug 7, 2006 7:22:39 GMT -5
A way that is full of something.
\Way"bung`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) An Australian insessorial bird (Corcorax melanorhamphus) noted for the curious actions of the male during the breeding season. It is black with a white patch on each wing.
New word: dhole
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Post by karenee on Aug 7, 2006 8:58:07 GMT -5
Something you say when you foolishly step into a hole you knew was there.
Actually: dhole - n.
A wild Asian dog (Cuon alpinus) having reddish fur and usually hunting with a pack.
New word: interregnum
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