lycanthrope

Definition: (noun) A monster able to change appearance from human to wolf. Synonyms: werewolf, wolfman, loup-garou. Usage: She thought the novel about the lycanthrope would be silly, but the sad tale about the werewolf's struggles to regain control of his life moved her to tears. Discuss

Posted on: 3 May 2024 | 12:00 am

phellem

Definition: (noun) Outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells. Synonyms: cork. Usage: Joe carefully harvested the phellem from the tree, excited at the prospect of using the buoyant material to make his very own toy boat.

Posted on: 2 May 2024 | 12:00 am

sternutation

Definition: (noun) A symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose. Synonyms: sneeze, sneezing. Usage: John complained that every time he came to visit, my dusty carpet would send him into fits of sternutation.

Posted on: 1 May 2024 | 12:00 am