Today's Word of the Day:
Eigengrau
/ˈaɪɡənɡɹaʊ/
Noun
The dark grey colour seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.
July 11th, 2026
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Foddian
/ˈfɒd.i.ən/
Adjective
(video games) Characterized by extreme difficulty, arbitrary loss of progress, and unpredictable punishments.
July 10th, 2026
Aegis
/ˈiːd͡ʒɪs/
Noun
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. [from early 17th c.]
July 9th, 2026
Zowerswopped
/ˈzaʊəswɒpt/
Adjective
(West Country, Exmoor) Synonym of bad-tempered.
July 8th, 2026