Word Of The Day

Cacimbo

a heavy mist or drizzle that occurs in the Congo Basin, located in Central Africa, often accompanied by onshore winds.



Saponify

to become converted into soap.



Radiant

bright with joy, hope, etc.



Geitonogamy

pollination of a flower by pollen from another flower on the same plant.



De novo

anew; afresh; again; from the beginning.



Ratoon

a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.



Pax vobiscum

peace be with you.



Torrid

oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air.



Corsair

a pirate, especially formerly of the southern Mediterranean coast.



Ersatz

serving as a substitute; synthetic; artificial.