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Definition: Lexophile

Brenda | August 28, 2010

Word: Lexophile Definition: Someone who loves and appreciates cool and unusual words. Pronunciation: Lex-o-file Part of Speech: Noun Example: You lexophile! Put down that dictionary!

Definition: Amaranth

Brenda | August 21, 2010

Word: Amaranth Definition: A type of flower that is either red or purple. It looks similar to a cluster of grapes on a vine. Part of Speech: Noun Pronunciation: Am-a-ranth Usage: She picked the fragrant amaranth flowers and held them against her cheeks.

Definition: Zephyr

Brenda | August 14, 2010

Word: Zephyr Pronunciation: ze-fer Part of Speech: Noun Definition: gentle or slight breeze. Usage: The zephyr blew gently through the trees. Honestly this word confuses me. I always thought zephyr was some kind of social pariah or something. I don’t know why.

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