punching bag , n :
A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, and suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts. (figuratively) A person serving as an object of abuse. Today is the eve of the fifth anniversary of the death of Muhammad Ali in 2016, the American professional boxer widely regarded as the best heavyweight boxer and greatest athlete of the 20th century.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Monday, May 31, 2021
matatu: Palabra del día: June 1, 2021
matatu , n :
(Kenya, road transport) A minivan used as a share taxi, especially one operating without a licence. Today is Madaraka Day in Kenya, which celebrates the date in 1963 when the nation achieved internal self-rule from the United Kingdom.
(Kenya, road transport) A minivan used as a share taxi, especially one operating without a licence. Today is Madaraka Day in Kenya, which celebrates the date in 1963 when the nation achieved internal self-rule from the United Kingdom.
Sunday, May 30, 2021
oolith: Palabra del día: May 31, 2021
oolith , n :
(geology) A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid. (rare) Oolite.
(geology) A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid. (rare) Oolite.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
extortionate: Palabra del día: May 30, 2021
extortionate , adj :
Of, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”). Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
Of, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”). Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
Friday, May 28, 2021
ichor: Palabra del día: May 29, 2021
ichor , n :
(Greek mythology) The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods. (by extension) (chiefly poetic) The blood of human beings or animals; also (obsolete) the clear, fluid portion of blood; blood plasma, plasma. (chiefly poetic, figuratively) A blood-like fluid. (geology, archaic) A fluid believed to seep out from magma and cause rock to turn into granite. (pathology, obsolete) A fetid, watery discharge from a sore; pus.
(Greek mythology) The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods. (by extension) (chiefly poetic) The blood of human beings or animals; also (obsolete) the clear, fluid portion of blood; blood plasma, plasma. (chiefly poetic, figuratively) A blood-like fluid. (geology, archaic) A fluid believed to seep out from magma and cause rock to turn into granite. (pathology, obsolete) A fetid, watery discharge from a sore; pus.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
yearn: Palabra del día: May 28, 2021
yearn , v :
(intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something. (specifically) To long for something in the past with melancholy or nostalgia. (intransitive) Of music, words, etc.: to express strong desire or longing. (intransitive, dated) To have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc., toward someone. (intransitive, obsolete) To be distressed or pained; to grieve; to mourn. (transitive) Often followed by out: to perform (music) which conveys or say (words) which express strong desire or longing. (transitive, archaic or poetic) To have a strong desire or longing (for something or to do something). (transitive, obsolete) To cause (someone) to have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc.; also, to grieve or pain (someone). yearn n A strong desire or longing; a yearning, a yen.
(intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something. (specifically) To long for something in the past with melancholy or nostalgia. (intransitive) Of music, words, etc.: to express strong desire or longing. (intransitive, dated) To have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc., toward someone. (intransitive, obsolete) To be distressed or pained; to grieve; to mourn. (transitive) Often followed by out: to perform (music) which conveys or say (words) which express strong desire or longing. (transitive, archaic or poetic) To have a strong desire or longing (for something or to do something). (transitive, obsolete) To cause (someone) to have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc.; also, to grieve or pain (someone). yearn n A strong desire or longing; a yearning, a yen.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
sugarbag: Palabra del día: May 27, 2021
sugarbag , n :
(countable) A bag for holding sugar. (uncountable, Australia) Wild honey or honeycomb. Today is the start of National Reconciliation Week in Australia, which celebrates Indigenous culture and history, and seeks to foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
(countable) A bag for holding sugar. (uncountable, Australia) Wild honey or honeycomb. Today is the start of National Reconciliation Week in Australia, which celebrates Indigenous culture and history, and seeks to foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Caucasian: Palabra del día: May 26, 2021
Caucasian , adj :
Of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people. (anthropology, dated) Of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin, and originating from Europe, parts of Northern Africa and Central, South, and Western Asia. (Canada, US) Of a person: having a white complexion and European ancestry; white. Caucasian n A native or inhabitant of the Caucasus. (alcoholic beverages, humorous) Synonym of White Russian (“a cocktail consisting of coffee liqueur, milk, and vodka”) (anthropology, dated) A member of the Caucasian racial classification (adjective sense 2). (linguistics) A group of languages spoken in the Caucasus region. (Canada, US) A white person. Today is Independence Day, the national day of Georgia which is located in the Caucasus.
Of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people. (anthropology, dated) Of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin, and originating from Europe, parts of Northern Africa and Central, South, and Western Asia. (Canada, US) Of a person: having a white complexion and European ancestry; white. Caucasian n A native or inhabitant of the Caucasus. (alcoholic beverages, humorous) Synonym of White Russian (“a cocktail consisting of coffee liqueur, milk, and vodka”) (anthropology, dated) A member of the Caucasian racial classification (adjective sense 2). (linguistics) A group of languages spoken in the Caucasus region. (Canada, US) A white person. Today is Independence Day, the national day of Georgia which is located in the Caucasus.
Monday, May 24, 2021
mukhtar: Palabra del día: May 25, 2021
mukhtar , n :
In the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, many Arab countries, Cyprus, and other places: the head of a village, town, etc.; or a minor official of a province. (specifically) Alternative spelling of muhtar (“in Turkey, the elected head of a village, or of a neighbourhood in a town or city”) (India, historical) A person acting as an agent; specifically, a lawyer. Today is عيد الإستقلال, the Independence Day of Jordan, which celebrates the end of the Emirate of Transjordan as a British protectorate and the establishment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on this date 75 years ago in 1946.
In the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, many Arab countries, Cyprus, and other places: the head of a village, town, etc.; or a minor official of a province. (specifically) Alternative spelling of muhtar (“in Turkey, the elected head of a village, or of a neighbourhood in a town or city”) (India, historical) A person acting as an agent; specifically, a lawyer. Today is عيد الإستقلال, the Independence Day of Jordan, which celebrates the end of the Emirate of Transjordan as a British protectorate and the establishment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on this date 75 years ago in 1946.
Sunday, May 23, 2021
regmacarp: Palabra del día: May 24, 2021
regmacarp , n :
(botany, obsolete, rare) A fruit which, when mature, splits open to release its seeds; a dehiscent fruit.
(botany, obsolete, rare) A fruit which, when mature, splits open to release its seeds; a dehiscent fruit.
Saturday, May 22, 2021
megadiverse: Palabra del día: May 23, 2021
megadiverse , adj :
(chiefly ecology) Exhibiting great diversity, especially great biodiversity. Yesterday was the International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to promote awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
(chiefly ecology) Exhibiting great diversity, especially great biodiversity. Yesterday was the International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to promote awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
Friday, May 21, 2021
chadon beni: Palabra del día: May 22, 2021
chadon beni , n :
(Caribbean) Culantro (Eryngium foetidum), a tropical herb whose leaves are used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine. Today is Abolition Day in Martinique, a French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean, which commemorates the abolition of slavery.
(Caribbean) Culantro (Eryngium foetidum), a tropical herb whose leaves are used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine. Today is Abolition Day in Martinique, a French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean, which commemorates the abolition of slavery.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
indaba: Palabra del día: May 21, 2021
indaba , n :
(South Africa) A tribal conference held by Nguni leaders. (by extension) Any conference, discussion, or meeting. Chiefly in one's own or someone's indaba: a concern, matter, or problem. (by extension, Scouting) An international conference of Scout leaders. Today is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development or Diversity Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the value of cultural diversity and the need for people to live together in harmony.
(South Africa) A tribal conference held by Nguni leaders. (by extension) Any conference, discussion, or meeting. Chiefly in one's own or someone's indaba: a concern, matter, or problem. (by extension, Scouting) An international conference of Scout leaders. Today is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development or Diversity Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the value of cultural diversity and the need for people to live together in harmony.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
clinker-built: Palabra del día: May 20, 2021
clinker-built , adj :
(nautical) Of a boat or ship: having the hull constructed using planks or plates laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it; the planks were traditionally secured by nails which had been clenched (or clinched), that is, after being hammered through the planks the points of the nails were bent to make them unremovable. Today is European Maritime Day, which seeks to raise European citizens’ awareness of the seas and their importance.
(nautical) Of a boat or ship: having the hull constructed using planks or plates laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it; the planks were traditionally secured by nails which had been clenched (or clinched), that is, after being hammered through the planks the points of the nails were bent to make them unremovable. Today is European Maritime Day, which seeks to raise European citizens’ awareness of the seas and their importance.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
houseboy: Palabra del día: May 19, 2021
houseboy , n :
(chiefly historical) A young male domestic servant, especially in a British colony in former times. (chiefly historical, derogatory, offensive) A non-white adult male domestic servant.
(chiefly historical) A young male domestic servant, especially in a British colony in former times. (chiefly historical, derogatory, offensive) A non-white adult male domestic servant.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Sunday, May 16, 2021
point-to-point: Palabra del día: May 17, 2021
point-to-point , adj :
Travelling directly from a starting point to an ending point, or from one point to another in a series of points without passing through any intermediate points. (electronics) Being or relating to a method of manually constructing electronic circuits prior to automation and printed circuit boards, where components were individually mounted on the chassis prior to soldering. (telecommunications) Employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints. (transport) Travelling directly from source to destination without passing through a hub. Having every aspect or point of something matching up with corresponding aspects or points of something else. point-to-point n (horse racing, also attributively) A kind of horse race involving a direct cross-country course with obstacles for hunting horses and amateur riders. Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness of the benefits to society of the Internet and other information and communication technologies, and the need to bridge the digital divide.
Travelling directly from a starting point to an ending point, or from one point to another in a series of points without passing through any intermediate points. (electronics) Being or relating to a method of manually constructing electronic circuits prior to automation and printed circuit boards, where components were individually mounted on the chassis prior to soldering. (telecommunications) Employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints. (transport) Travelling directly from source to destination without passing through a hub. Having every aspect or point of something matching up with corresponding aspects or points of something else. point-to-point n (horse racing, also attributively) A kind of horse race involving a direct cross-country course with obstacles for hunting horses and amateur riders. Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness of the benefits to society of the Internet and other information and communication technologies, and the need to bridge the digital divide.
Saturday, May 15, 2021
bright: Palabra del día: May 16, 2021
bright , adj :
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant. Of light: brilliant, intense. Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny. Of a place: not dark; well-lit. Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather. (figuratively) Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid. Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful. Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched. Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies. Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong. Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine. Glorious; illustrious. In good spirits; happy, optimistic. Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively. Of a person: lively, vivacious. Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful. Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good. Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent. (archaic) Of the eyes: able to see clearly; of eyesight: keen, sharp. Manifest to the mind as light is to the eyes; clear, evident, plain. (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat. (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion. Today is the International Day of Light, which is recognized by the United Nations to emphasize the importance of light science and technology in sustainable development, and to celebrate the place of light in art, culture, and education. It marks the day in 1960 when the American engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser.
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant. Of light: brilliant, intense. Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny. Of a place: not dark; well-lit. Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather. (figuratively) Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid. Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful. Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched. Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies. Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong. Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine. Glorious; illustrious. In good spirits; happy, optimistic. Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively. Of a person: lively, vivacious. Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful. Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good. Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent. (archaic) Of the eyes: able to see clearly; of eyesight: keen, sharp. Manifest to the mind as light is to the eyes; clear, evident, plain. (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat. (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion. Today is the International Day of Light, which is recognized by the United Nations to emphasize the importance of light science and technology in sustainable development, and to celebrate the place of light in art, culture, and education. It marks the day in 1960 when the American engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser.
Friday, May 14, 2021
apastron: Palabra del día: May 15, 2021
apastron , n :
(astronomy) The point of greatest separation between a celestial object and the star which it orbits. Today, the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon between mid-April and mid-May in 2021, is the first of two Astronomy Days in the year.
(astronomy) The point of greatest separation between a celestial object and the star which it orbits. Today, the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon between mid-April and mid-May in 2021, is the first of two Astronomy Days in the year.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
receptive: Palabra del día: May 14, 2021
receptive , adj :
Capable of receiving something. Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas. (botany) Of a female flower or gynoecium: ready for reproduction; fertile. (neurology, psychology) Of, affecting, or pertaining to the understanding of language rather than its expression. (zoology) Of a female animal (especially a mammal): prepared to mate; in heat, in oestrus.
Capable of receiving something. Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas. (botany) Of a female flower or gynoecium: ready for reproduction; fertile. (neurology, psychology) Of, affecting, or pertaining to the understanding of language rather than its expression. (zoology) Of a female animal (especially a mammal): prepared to mate; in heat, in oestrus.
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