Category: Words Seldom Seen
Words Seldom Seen: Rasher
Rasher Noun: A few thin slices of bacon. Commonly three slices but not always. Example: “A rasher of bacon went well with the eggs over easy.” Apparently this word is unrelated to rash mea... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Canard
Canard Noun: A false or unfounded story. Example: “The report about a coup turned out to be a canard.” Sandstone petroglyphs from Northern Arizona... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Orotund
Orotund Adjective: With two different meanings. When referring to speech it is often positive: full and imposing. When referring to writing it is often negative: pompous or pretentious. Example: ̶... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Zugzwang
Zugzwang Noun: Related specifically to chess but applicable elsewhere. Zugzwang is when you have the obligation to make a move and any move you make will only make the situation worse. Example: “... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Tempus Fugit
Tempus Fugit Exclamation: A Latin Phrase translated as “Time flies.” Example: “Tempus fugit when you’re having fun…. or not.”... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Dissolute
Dissolute Adjective: A person lax in morals. One who is decadent or intemperate. Example: “Former President Trump is dissolute.” In fact his picture may appear in the dictionary definition... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Hagiography
Hagiography Noun: A biography of a saint. It has become a derogatory term when used to demean a biography. Example: “The new biography of Robert E Lee is really a hagiography. It dwells on his p... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Panzanella
Panzanella Noun: a type of Tuscan salad made with anchovies, basil, chopped salad vegetables, and bread soaked in dressing. Example: “A good panzanella is one of my favorite foods.”... Read More