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Today’s pangram is VARMINT.
VARMINT is defined as an irritating or obnoxious person. It is also defined as any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote.
AIRMAN is defined as someone who operates an aircraft.
ANIMA is defined as (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MAIN is defined as (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. It is also defined as any very large body of (salt) water. It is also defined as most important element. It is also defined as a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage. It is also defined as of force; of the greatest possible intensity.
MAINTAIN is defined as maintain by writing regular records. It is also defined as have and exercise. It is also defined as state categorically. It is also defined as keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. It is also defined as support against an opponent. It is also defined as state or assert. It is also defined as stick to correctly or closely. It is also defined as supply with necessities and support. It is also defined as cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean’. It is also defined as maintain for use and service.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MANIA is defined as a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently. It is also defined as an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.
MANTA is defined as extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned. It is also defined as a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl.
MANTRA is defined as a commonly repeated word or phrase. It is also defined as (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance’ in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns.
MARINA is defined as a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers.
MARINARA is defined as sauce for pasta; contains tomatoes and garlic and herbs.
The word MARM has no known definition.
MART is defined as an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up.
MARTIAN is defined as imaginary people who live on the planet Mars. It is also defined as of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants).
MARTIN is defined as United States actor and comedian (born in 1945). It is also defined as United States actress (1913-1990). It is also defined as French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397). It is also defined as United States singer (1917-1995). It is also defined as any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas.
MARTINI is defined as a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth.
MINI is defined as a very short skirt. It is also defined as used of women’s clothing; very short with hemline above the knee.
MINIM is defined as a musical note having the time value of half a whole note. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram.
The word MINIMA has no known definition.
MINIVAN is defined as a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car.
MINT is defined as a candy that is flavored with a mint oil. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as form by stamping, punching, or printing. It is also defined as any member of the mint family of plants. It is also defined as any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers. It is also defined as a plant where money is coined by authority of the government. It is also defined as as if new. It is also defined as the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied.
The word MIRIN has no known definition.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
The word TAMARI has no known definition.
TAMARIN is defined as small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TRAM is defined as a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine. It is also defined as a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity. It is also defined as a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers. It is also defined as travel by tram.
TRIM is defined as cut down on; make a reduction in. It is also defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as thin and fit. It is also defined as cutting down to the desired size or shape. It is also defined as neat and smart in appearance. It is also defined as decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. It is also defined as remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. It is also defined as of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder. It is also defined as severely simple in line or design. It is also defined as a decoration or adornment on a garment. It is also defined as a state of arrangement or appearance. It is also defined as cut closely. It is also defined as adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used. It is also defined as attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation. It is also defined as balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces. It is also defined as be in equilibrium during a flight. It is also defined as decorate, as with ornaments.
TRIMARAN is defined as a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls.
VITAMIN is defined as any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism.
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