Word Of The Day

Hootenanny

an informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.



Toxophilite

a devotee of archery; archer.



Tenebrific

producing darkness.



Agglutinative

pertaining to or noting a language characterized by combining morphemes (meaningful word elements) without fusion or change.



Aegis

protection; support.



Cherubic

of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings; angelic.



Bilious

extremely unpleasant or distasteful.



Baksheesh

a tip, present, or gratuity.



Tantivy

used as a hunting cry when the chase is at full speed.



colcannon

an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.