Today's Word of the Day:

Pennon /ˈpɛnən/ Noun

(chiefly historical) A long, narrow flag or streamer, often swallowtailed or triangular, usually hung at the top of a helmet or lance, originally the ensign of a knight under the rank of knight banneret, and later of a lancer regiment.

June 9th, 2026

Previous Word of the Days:

Whet /ˈwɛt/ Verb

To sharpen (something, such as a knife or sword) by rubbing on an object, especially a whetstone; to hone.

June 8th, 2026

Quaternity /kwəˈtɜːnɪti/ Noun

(uncountable) Synonym of fourness (“the property or state of being four in number”).

June 7th, 2026

Earthshine /ˈɜːθʃaɪn/ Noun

(astronomy) Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of the Moon's surface not illuminated by the Sun (the night side); earthlight.

June 6th, 2026