Today's Word of the Day:
Homeric
/həʊˈmɛɹɪk/
Adjective
Resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer.
July 22nd, 2026
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Scacchic
/ˈskækɪk/
Adjective
(rare) Of or relating to chess.
July 21st, 2026
Ostrichism
/ˈɒstɹɪtʃɪz(ə)m/
Noun
The act of hiding, often unsuccessfully, by ducking one's head out of view. [from mid 19th c.]
July 20th, 2026
Alnage
/ˈɔːlnɪd͡ʒ/
Noun
(historical) Measurement (of cloth) by the ell, specifically, official inspection and measurement of woollen cloth, and attestation of its value by the affixing of a lead seal, as was once required by British law.
July 19th, 2026