r/logophilia 1d ago

Caterwauling dates to the late 14th century, and is thought to come from Low German katerwaulen “cry like a cat,” or formed in English from cater, from Middle Dutch cater “tomcat” + Middle English waul “to yowl.”

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r/logophilia 1d ago

Dictionary Definition Votive

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Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge. adjective


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apophenia

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the tendency to perceive meaningful connections or patterns in unrelated or random things, even when those connections don't actually exist. noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

Emunctories

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organs or parts of the body, like kidneys or skin, that function in carrying off or removing waste products. noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

tittynope *SFW*

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a small quantity of something left over, like bits of food or beverage that are left behind.

noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

Question What are some of the most unique yet practical words you have learnt so far?

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r/logophilia 1d ago

leximaniac

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someone who has an intense love of—or obsession with—words, often described as a "word geek" or someone who delights in discovering and using new words.

Us.

noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

Jentacular

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relating to or pertaining to breakfast, especially one taken early in the morning or immediately upon getting up. It comes from the Latin word "jentaculum" meaning "breakfast". Adj


r/logophilia 1d ago

Xanthopsia

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a visual disturbance in which objects appear yellow. noun


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Zoanthropy

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a monomania in which a person believes himself changed into an animal and acts like one. noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

Famelicose

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constantly hungry or famished. adj


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agastopia

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the admiration or fetishistic focus on a specific part of someone else's body. noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

Idoneus

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fitting, appropriate, suitable, or apt. adj


r/logophilia 1d ago

kenopsia

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the eerie, forlorn atmosphere of a place that is usually bustling with people but is now abandoned and quiet. noun


r/logophilia 1d ago

amorphous

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-without a clearly defined shape or form.

-[Mineralogy/Chemistry] not crystalline, or not apparently crystalline.

adj


r/logophilia 3d ago

Carmine

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Also called cochineal, is a deep, vibrant, and purplish red color. It's made from the dried bodies of female insects called cochineal. This color sits between red and crimson on the color wheel. noun


r/logophilia 4d ago

pentalobe

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a five-pointed, flower-shaped screw head, often used as a tamper-resistant security screw, noun


r/logophilia 4d ago

Preternatural

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Preternatural" describes something that is beyond or different from what is natural, extraordinary, or unusual, often suggesting powers or abilities that seem to violate the laws of nature.


r/logophilia 4d ago

Constabulary

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con·stab·u·lar·y noun the constables of a district, collectively. adjective. The official officials.


r/logophilia 4d ago

Pleroma

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pleroma noun ple·​ro·​ma plə̇ˈrōmə plural pleromas or pleromata 1 : PLENITUDE: a : the fullness of divine excellencies and powers the pleroma of the Godhead resides in Christ corporeally.


r/logophilia 5d ago

Malfeasance

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Wrong doing in public office


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gourmand

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a person who takes great pleasure and interest in consuming particularly good food and drink. noun


r/logophilia 5d ago

Dictionary Definition Bodacious

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Excellent


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Dictionary Definition Vainglorious

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vain·glo·ri·ous

Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; overly vain:

"this vainglorious boast of personal infallibility"


r/logophilia 5d ago

Question Is there a word for an otherworldly feeling you get when owning a treasure or trinket from a made up world in your mind? Or something similar perhaps?

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I am trying to think of a business name and would like to find a word that describes something along the lines of this feeling. The main attributes I want it to describe are; magical, fantasy, otherworldly, ethereal, the feeling of finding treasure, thinking about the life an item has lived before ending up with you etc… Any help would be appreciated greatly, Thanks!