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vaccimulgence
n. the milking of cows

December 7, 2008 | Language

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xenodochial
adj. friendly to strangers

November 24, 2008November 24, 2008 | Language

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pharology
n. the study of lighthouses

November 14, 2008November 13, 2008 | Language

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allorgasmia
n. the need during sex to fantasize about a more desirable partner

October 29, 2008October 29, 2008 | Language

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murcous
adj. lacking a thumb

October 19, 2008 | Language

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decumbiture
n. the act of going to bed when sick

October 13, 2008October 12, 2008 | Language

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leighster
n. a female liar

October 2, 2008October 2, 2008 | Language

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agerasia
n. youthful appearance in an old person

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neanimorphism
n. the quality of looking younger than one’s age

September 15, 2008September 11, 2008 | Language

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psaphonic
n. planning one’s rise to wealth and fame

September 7, 2008 | Language

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exsibilation
n. the action of hissing off the stage

September 1, 2008April 21, 2015 | Language

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