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Today’s pangram is POTENCY.
POTENCY is defined as the state of being potent; a male’s capacity to have sexual intercourse. It is also defined as the inherent capacity for coming into being. It is also defined as the power or right to give orders or make decisions. It is also defined as capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects.
CONCEPT is defined as an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
COOP is defined as an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept. It is also defined as a farm building for housing poultry.
The word COOPT has no known definition.
COPE is defined as brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall. It is also defined as succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available. It is also defined as a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
COPY is defined as a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record). It is also defined as matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials. It is also defined as reproduce or make an exact copy of. It is also defined as make a replica of. It is also defined as reproduce someone’s behavior or looks. It is also defined as a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing. It is also defined as copy down as is. It is also defined as material suitable for a journalistic account.
The word ECOTYPE has no known definition.
EPEE is defined as a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade.
The word NOPE has no known definition.
OPEN is defined as (of textures) full of small openings or gaps. It is also defined as not defended or capable of being defended. It is also defined as possibly accepting or permitting. It is also defined as with no protection or shield. It is also defined as not sealed or having been unsealed. It is also defined as openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness. It is also defined as affording free passage or view. It is also defined as start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning. It is also defined as a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water. It is also defined as ready or willing to receive favorably. It is also defined as used of mouth or eyes. It is also defined as spread out or open from a closed or folded state. It is also defined as become available. It is also defined as afford access to. It is also defined as open and observable; not secret or hidden. It is also defined as where the air is unconfined. It is also defined as affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed. It is also defined as become open. It is also defined as information that has become public. It is also defined as make available. It is also defined as cause to open or to become open. It is also defined as not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought. It is also defined as accessible to all. It is also defined as affording free passage or access. It is also defined as a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play. It is also defined as begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.. It is also defined as display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer. It is also defined as having no protecting cover or enclosure. It is also defined as make the opening move. It is also defined as not having been filled. It is also defined as not requiring union membership. It is also defined as open to or in view of all. It is also defined as ready for business. It is also defined as (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints. It is also defined as without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition. It is also defined as have an opening or passage or outlet.
OPPONENT is defined as characterized by active hostility. It is also defined as someone who offers opposition. It is also defined as a contestant that you are matched against.
PEEN is defined as the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes).
PEEP is defined as a secret look. It is also defined as the short weak cry of a young bird. It is also defined as make high-pitched sounds. It is also defined as appear as though from hiding. It is also defined as cause to appear. It is also defined as look furtively. It is also defined as speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice.
The word PENCE has no known definition.
PENNE is defined as pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends.
PENNY is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound.
PENT is defined as closely confined.
PEON is defined as a laborer who is obliged to do menial work.
PEONY is defined as any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers.
PEPPY is defined as marked by lively action.
PETTY is defined as contemptibly narrow in outlook. It is also defined as (informal) small and of little importance. It is also defined as larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale). It is also defined as inferior in rank or status.
PEYOTE is defined as the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons. It is also defined as a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons.
POET is defined as a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry).
PONE is defined as cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern).
PONTOON is defined as a float supporting a seaplane. It is also defined as (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge.
PONY is defined as a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly). It is also defined as a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey. It is also defined as an informal term for a racehorse. It is also defined as any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder. It is also defined as a range horse of the western United States.
POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.
POPE is defined as English poet and satirist (1688-1744). It is also defined as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
POPPET is defined as a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines.
POPPY is defined as annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers.
POTENT is defined as having great influence. It is also defined as having or wielding force or authority. It is also defined as (of a male) capable of copulation. It is also defined as having a strong physiological or chemical effect.
POTTY is defined as a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination. It is also defined as slightly intoxicated. It is also defined as marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness. It is also defined as a receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom. It is also defined as (British informal) trivial.
TEEPEE is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
TEPEE is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
TOPE is defined as a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists. It is also defined as drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic.
TYPE is defined as a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities). It is also defined as identify as belonging to a certain type. It is also defined as write by means of a keyboard with types. It is also defined as all of the tokens of the same symbol. It is also defined as a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper. It is also defined as a subdivision of a particular kind of thing. It is also defined as (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon. It is also defined as printed characters.
TYPO is defined as a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind.
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