Word Of The Day

Disjecta membra

scattered members; disjointed portions or parts.



Paludal

of or relating to marshes.



Euxinia

anoxia, or depletion of oxygen, in a body of water, along with a high level of hydrogen sulfide, a condition toxic to aquatic organisms.



Caoutchouc

a highly elastic solid substance, light cream or dark amber in color, polymerized by the drying and coagulation of the latex or milky juice of rubber trees and plants.



Ultramafic

(of rocks) containing iron and magnesium, with little or no silica.



Carouse

to engage in a drunken revel.



Harlequin

fancifully varied in color, decoration, etc.



Ineluctable

incapable of being evaded; inescapable.



Paschal

of or relating to Easter or to Passover.



Almsgiving

the act of donating money, food, or other items to poor or needy people, especially as a spiritual practice.