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pilliwinks
n. an instrument of torture for crushing the fingers

May 21, 2006October 5, 2006 | Language

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paneity
n. the state of being bread

May 14, 2006October 5, 2006 | Language

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obumbrate
v. to overshadow

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leiotrichy
n. straight-hairedness

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adj. delicious; voluptuous

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genethliac
adj. relating to a birthday or to the casting of horoscopes

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flimp
v. to rob (someone) while a partner hustles

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callipygous
adj. having beautiful buttocks

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hipparchy
n. rule or control of horses

March 26, 2006October 5, 2006 | Language

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batology
n. the study of brambles

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