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Today’s pangram is LEXICON.
LEXICON is defined as a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them. It is also defined as a language user’s knowledge of words.
CLINIC is defined as a healthcare facility for outpatient care. It is also defined as a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists. It is also defined as meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity.
CLONE is defined as a person who is almost identical to another. It is also defined as a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction. It is also defined as an unauthorized copy or imitation. It is also defined as make multiple identical copies of.
COCOON is defined as retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment. It is also defined as silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs. It is also defined as wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.
COIN is defined as form by stamping, punching, or printing. It is also defined as a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money. It is also defined as make up.
COLLEEN is defined as an Irish girl.
COLON is defined as the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos. It is also defined as a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. It is also defined as a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter). It is also defined as the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted.
COLONEL is defined as a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.
COLONIC is defined as a water enema given to flush out the colon. It is also defined as of or relating to the colon.
CONE is defined as a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point. It is also defined as a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color. It is also defined as cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts. It is also defined as any cone-shaped artifact. It is also defined as make cone-shaped.
CONIC is defined as (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone. It is also defined as relating to or resembling a cone.
EXCELLENCE is defined as an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels. It is also defined as the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree.
ICON is defined as a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface. It is also defined as a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church. It is also defined as (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface.
ICONIC is defined as relating to or having the characteristics on an icon.
INCLINE is defined as an elevated geological formation. It is also defined as be at an angle. It is also defined as have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. It is also defined as make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief. It is also defined as an inclined surface connecting two levels. It is also defined as bend or turn (one’s ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well. It is also defined as feel favorably disposed or willing. It is also defined as lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow.
The word INNIE has no known definition.
INNOCENCE is defined as the quality of innocent naivete. It is also defined as the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil. It is also defined as a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense.
IONIC is defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions. It is also defined as of or pertaining to the Ionic order of classical Greek architecture. It is also defined as of or relating to Ionia or its inhabitants or its language.
LENIENCE is defined as lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers. It is also defined as mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant. It is also defined as a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone.
LEONINE is defined as of or characteristic of or resembling a lion.
LIEN is defined as a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses. It is also defined as the right to take another’s property if an obligation is not discharged.
LINE is defined as a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning. It is also defined as a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface. It is also defined as mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it. It is also defined as a connected series of events or actions or developments. It is also defined as the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed. It is also defined as a conceptual separation or distinction. It is also defined as a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence. It is also defined as a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power. It is also defined as the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money. It is also defined as make a mark or lines on a surface. It is also defined as (often plural) a means of communication or access. It is also defined as the descendants of one individual. It is also defined as space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising. It is also defined as a short personal letter. It is also defined as a telephone connection. It is also defined as be in line with; form a line along. It is also defined as the maximum credit that a customer is allowed. It is also defined as a particular kind of product or merchandise. It is also defined as a pipe used to transport liquids or gases. It is also defined as a commercial organization serving as a common carrier. It is also defined as acting in conformity. It is also defined as a formation of people or things one behind another. It is also defined as a formation of people or things one beside another. It is also defined as a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops). It is also defined as a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point. It is also defined as a mark that is long relative to its width. It is also defined as a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum. It is also defined as a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent. It is also defined as cover the interior of. It is also defined as fill plentifully. It is also defined as in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area. It is also defined as mark with lines. It is also defined as persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress. It is also defined as reinforce with fabric. It is also defined as something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible. It is also defined as text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen.
LINEN is defined as a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish. It is also defined as a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant. It is also defined as white goods or clothing made with linen cloth.
LION is defined as large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male. It is also defined as (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo. It is also defined as the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22. It is also defined as a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after).
LOIN is defined as either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds. It is also defined as a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump.
LONE is defined as lacking companions or companionship. It is also defined as characterized by or preferring solitude. It is also defined as being the only one; single and isolated from others.
LOON is defined as a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought. It is also defined as large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes. It is also defined as a worthless lazy fellow.
LOONIE is defined as the basic unit of money in Canada.
The word NENE has no known definition.
NEOCON is defined as a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism.
NEON is defined as a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts.
NICE is defined as done with delicacy and skill. It is also defined as excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. It is also defined as socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. It is also defined as exhibiting courtesy and politeness. It is also defined as a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. It is also defined as pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.
NIECE is defined as a daughter of your brother or sister.
NINE is defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one. It is also defined as one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face. It is also defined as denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten. It is also defined as a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together.
NOEL is defined as period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.
NONCE is defined as the present occasion.
NONE is defined as a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise. It is also defined as a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier. It is also defined as not any.
The word NONILLION has no known definition.
NOON is defined as the middle of the day.
ONCE is defined as on one occasion. It is also defined as at a previous time.
ONION is defined as bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb. It is also defined as an aromatic flavorful vegetable. It is also defined as the bulb of an onion plant.
ONLINE is defined as on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system. It is also defined as connected to a computer network or accessible by computer. It is also defined as being in progress now.
OXEN is defined as domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age.
XENON is defined as a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth’s atmosphere in trace amounts.
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