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seersucker
noun
traditionally a striped cotton with alternate stripes crinkled in the weaving.
Why Dictionary.com chose seersucker
More about seersucker
- Seersucker was first recorded in English around 1715-25, after the fabric had begun to be imported to Europe from India.
- Seersucker comes from the Hindi word sīrsakar, from the Persian phrase shīr o shakar, which literally means “milk and sugar.”
- Seersucker was originally used in workwear but became fashionable for men’s suits in the southern United States around the turn of the 20th century.
EXAMPLES OF SEERSUCKER
- The old rocking chair on the front porch was draped in a faded seersucker cushion, evoking nostalgic memories of lazy afternoons.
- As the summer heat intensified, he opted for a lightweight seersucker suit that kept him cool and stylish.
Why Dictionary.com chose zedonk
More about zedonk
- Zedonk was first recorded in 1970-75, and like the animal it refers to, is a combination of zebra and donkey.
- Zebra comes from the Portuguese word zebra, “wild Iberian ass.”
- Donkey is of uncertain origin, perhaps an alteration of Dunkey, a nickname for Duncan.
- Donkey could also be a form of dun, “dull, grayish brown.”
EXAMPLES OF ZEDONK
- The exotic animal farm always had at least three zedonks at one time along with purebred zebras.
- The child added a zedonk to each of their drawings, as it was one of the few hybrid animals they had seen in real life.
pogonophile
noun
a person who likes beards.
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More about pogonophile
🧔 Pogonophile is a great example of a fun and funny word!
🧔♂️ Pogonophile was first recorded in 1960-65 from the French word pogonophile.
🧔♀️ Pogonophile combines the Greek word pṓgōn, meaning “beard,” and –phile, meaning “lover of; enthusiast,” from Greek –philos, “dear, beloved.”
🧔♂️ There are many words that are formed with -phile, including bibliophile, “lover of books,” astrophile, “lover of stars,” and hippophile, “lover of horses.”
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EXAMPLES OF POGONOPHILE
- As a pogonophile, she eagerly attended the annual Beard & Mustache Championship to admire the impressive facial hair creations on display.
- The barbershop owner, himself a self-proclaimed pogonophile, curated a wide range of beard oils and grooming products to cater to his bearded clientele.
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