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Today’s pangrams are APRICOT, CAPACITOR, and PATRIOTIC.
APRICOT is defined as a shade of pink tinged with yellow. It is also defined as Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach. It is also defined as downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach.
CAPACITOR is defined as an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge.
PATRIOTIC is defined as inspired by love for your country.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
AIRPORT is defined as an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo.
AORTIC is defined as of or relating to the aorta.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CARIOCA is defined as a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba. It is also defined as a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro. It is also defined as music composed for dancing the carioca.
The word CARPACCIO has no known definition.
The word CARPI has no known definition.
CIAO is defined as an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian).
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
The word CIRRI has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
COATI is defined as omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America.
COCCI is defined as any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria.
COIR is defined as stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
The word CROCI has no known definition.
IOTA is defined as a tiny or scarcely detectable amount. It is also defined as the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet.
The word OCTOPI has no known definition.
OPTIC is defined as relating to or using sight. It is also defined as the organ of sight. It is also defined as of or relating to or resembling the eye.
ORATORIO is defined as a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
PAIR is defined as a set of two similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as arrange in pairs. It is also defined as two items of the same kind. It is also defined as form a pair or pairs. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as occur in pairs. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. It is also defined as two people considered as a unit.
PARTITA is defined as (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century. It is also defined as one of the variations contained in a partita.
PATIO is defined as usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
PATRIOT is defined as one who loves and defends his or her country.
PICA is defined as a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing. It is also defined as magpies. It is also defined as an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently.
The word PICCATA has no known definition.
PICOT is defined as an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon.
PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.
The word PIRATIC has no known definition.
PITA is defined as usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling.
The word PITAPAT has no known definition.
PORTICO is defined as a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area.
PORTRAIT is defined as any likeness of a person, in any medium. It is also defined as a word picture of a person’s appearance and character.
PRIAPIC is defined as resembling or being a phallus. It is also defined as overly concerned with masculinity and male sexuality.
PRIOR is defined as earlier in time. It is also defined as the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RATIO is defined as the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree. It is also defined as the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
RICOTTA is defined as soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese.
RIOT is defined as a joke that seems extremely funny. It is also defined as a state of disorder involving group violence. It is also defined as a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. It is also defined as engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking. It is also defined as a public act of violence by an unruly mob. It is also defined as take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot.
The word ROTI has no known definition.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TAPIOCA is defined as granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings.
TAPIR is defined as large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TIPTOP is defined as of the highest quality. It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. It is also defined as the extreme top or summit.
TOPIC is defined as the subject matter of a conversation or discussion. It is also defined as some situation or event that is thought about.
The word TORI has no known definition.
The word TORIC has no known definition.
The word TORII has no known definition.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRAITOR is defined as someone who betrays his country by committing treason. It is also defined as a person who says one thing and does another.
The word TRATTORIA has no known definition.
TRICOT is defined as a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting.
TRIO is defined as a set of three similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as three people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. It is also defined as a musical composition for three performers. It is also defined as three performers or singers who perform together.
TRIP is defined as get high, stoned, or drugged. It is also defined as put in motion or move to act. It is also defined as miss a step and fall or nearly fall. It is also defined as cause to stumble. It is also defined as a catch mechanism that acts as a switch. It is also defined as an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall. It is also defined as an exciting or stimulating experience. It is also defined as make a trip for pleasure. It is also defined as an unintentional but embarrassing blunder. It is also defined as a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs. It is also defined as a journey for some purpose (usually including the return). It is also defined as a light or nimble tread.
TROPIC is defined as relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator). It is also defined as of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics. It is also defined as either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics.
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