Word of the Day 14~~October 14, 2009
Pukka \PUHK-uh\
adjective:
1.
Authentic; genuine.
2.
Superior; first-class.
Origin:
Pukka comes from Hindi pakka, "cooked, ripe," from Sanskrit pakva-, from pacati, "he cooks."
Word of the Day 15~~October 15, 2009
Fetor \FEE-tuhr; FEE-tor\
noun:
1.
A strong, offensive smell; stench.
Origin:
Fetor comes from Latin foetor, from foetere, "to stink."
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Word of the Day 14~~October 14, 2009
Pukka \PUHK-uh\
adjective:
1.
Authentic; genuine.
2.
Superior; first-class.
Origin:
Pukka comes from Hindi pakka, "cooked, ripe," from Sanskrit pakva-, from pacati, "he cooks."
Word of the Day 15~~October 15, 2009
Fetor \FEE-tuhr; FEE-tor\
noun:
1.
A strong, offensive smell; stench.
Origin:
Fetor comes from Latin foetor, from foetere, "to stink."
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