Today's Word of the Day:
Oculus
/ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/
Noun
(architecture) A window or other opening that has an oval or circular shape (as of an eye).
September 27th, 2026
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Tensor
/ˈtɛn.sə/
Noun
(mathematics, linear algebra, physics) A mathematical object that describes linear relations on scalars, vectors, matrices and other algebraic objects, and is represented as a multidimensional array. [from 18th c.]
September 26th, 2026
Prominence
/ˈpɹɒm.ɪ.nəns/
Noun
(astronomy) A gaseous projection, often loop-shaped, springing from the surface of the Sun or a star.
September 25th, 2026
Poultry
/ˈpɒltɹi/
Noun
Domestic fowl (e.g. chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese) raised for food (meat, eggs, or both).
September 24th, 2026