Word of the Day Podcast
1) Brunneous
Brunneous is an adjective that means dark brown. Our word of the day comes almost directly from the Latin word brunneus (broo NAY oose) which means ‘brown.’ Here’s an example of brunneous in use: The...Show More
2) Cerulean
Cerulean is an adjective that means sky blue. Our word of the day dates back to the mid 17th century and the Latin word caelum (KY loom) which means ‘sky.’ Here’s an example of cerulean in use: Andre...Show More
3) Rubricate
Rubricate is a verb that means to color red. The Latin word rubrica (ROO brick uh) means ‘red.’ By the Late 16th century, this word had been imported to English and turned into a verb which meant to ...Show More
4) Castaneous
Castaneous is an adjective that means chestnut colored. The Latin word for ‘chestnut’ is castanea (cass TAN ee uh). By the 17th century, this would branch off into several English words, including ‘c...Show More
5) Heterogenous
Heterogenous is an adjective that means ‘diverse in character and content.’ Our word of the day is from the Latin word ‘heteros,’ (HET er ose) which means ‘different’ or ‘other.’ It’s been around sin...Show More
6) Handsel
Handsel is a noun that refers to a gift for good luck. Our word of the day dates back to the Middle English period and is occasionally used as a verb just like its synonym ‘gift.’ Here’s an example: ...Show More
7) Simpatico
Simpatico is an adjective that means having shared characteristics or attributes. Our word of the day is a loan word that has been borrowed from Italian since the early 20th century. Here’s an exampl...Show More
8) Umbra
Umbra is a noun that refers to a shadow or darkness. Our word of the day began life as a Latin word for ‘shade.’ Since the late 16th century, it’s been an English word for ‘shade’ or ‘shadow.’ Here’s...Show More
9) Vocable
Vocable is a noun that refers to a single syllable that carries a meaning despite not being a ‘real’ word. The Latin word vocabulum ( vo COB oo loom) has given us such English words as ‘vocal’ and ‘v...Show More
10) Lawfare
Lawfare is a noun that refers to the use of lawsuits as a means of intimidation and combat. Our word of the day is a very recent addition to the English language that combines the common English word...Show More