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Are The Spells In Harry Potter Real Words?
There are dozens of spells that are used by the characters in Harry Potter’s fictional world of wizardry. But are any of them real words? What language are the spells in Harry Potter? The names of many of the spells are indeed derived from other languages, especially Latin. However, for the most part, they aren’t proper words. Author J.K. Rowling created words that resemble other …
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When Did “Fat” Become An Insult?
by Ashley Austrew The word fat holds a complicated place in our society. As an adjective, it joins words like tall, hairy, fluffy, or bright. But, unlike those descriptors, fat isn’t neutral. It’s so often framed as a negative—and used as an insult. However, the body positivity movement, fat activism, and popular books and television shows centered on fat characters are proving that narrative is wearing thin. …
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Does The Million Word Gap Exist?
By Lyndsey Gresehover As an English/Language Arts and Reading teacher and blogger for almost two decades, the word gap is a fretful phrase that I hear all too often in education. But the real question is … does it really exist? What is the word gap? This idea came from a study done in the 1990s by two psychologists, Betty Hart and Todd Risley, where …
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ONG
The term ONG is an abbreviation that stands for “on God.” The slang phrase on God is used to express honesty, strong belief, or strong emotions. ONG is used similarly to phrases such as I… -
10 K-Words That Reflect Korean Culture’s Growing Impact In The US
From shows like Squid Game to musical sensations like Twice and BTS, it’s no secret that Korean pop culture is trending worldwide. In the US and elsewhere, people can’t get enough of all things Korean, from food to music, movies, and fashion. Korean pop culture is so huge, in fact, that it’s spawned its own category of words: K-words. In the US especially, adding a …
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English Words From The Pharaohs
Most people recognize Ancient Greek and Latin as the primary donors to the English language. However, some of the most ancient words in English actually trace back to Ancient Egypt. Distinct from the contemporary Egyptian Arabic spoken today, Ancient Egyptian is a unique Afro-Asiatic language that doesn’t really share similarities with other languages in the family (like Arabic, Hebrew, or Berber). Its 5,000 year-old …
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Dictionary Staff Picks: Our Favorite Scary Book And Stories
During the fall season, there’s nothing quite like finding a good book, curling up on a cozy couch, diving into the pages, and then… hurling said book across the room in terror! Halloween might be the climax of the spooky season, but scaring each other with ghost stories is something we can enjoy all throughout the year. But first, you’ll need to find something bone-chilling …
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table shower
Sometimes we don't need fancy words—even for fancy things. A table shower is a special type of self-draining table fitted with shower heads for use in massage, including erotic ones. Related words: hydrotherapy massage therapy Scotch… -
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te amo
Te amo means "I love you" in Spanish and Portuguese. -
🐫 Bactrian Camel emoji
The Bactrian camel emoji, 🐫, depicts the two-humped camel native to Central Asia—not to be confused with its one-humped cousin, the Dromedary camel and its emoji, 🐪. Yup, there are two camel emojis. Both camel emoji,…
