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