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Today’s pangram is ANKLEBONE.
ANKLEBONE is defined as the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint.
ABALONE is defined as any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior.
AEON is defined as (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. It is also defined as an immeasurably long period of time. It is also defined as the longest division of geological time.
ALOE is defined as succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa.
ALONE is defined as without anybody else or anything else. It is also defined as without any others being included or involved. It is also defined as lacking companions or companionship. It is also defined as exclusive of anyone or anything else. It is also defined as radically distinctive and without equal. It is also defined as isolated from others.
ANON is defined as (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while.
BABOON is defined as large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles.
BALLOON is defined as become inflated. It is also defined as large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air. It is also defined as ride in a hot-air balloon. It is also defined as small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck.
BAOBAB is defined as African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
BLOB is defined as make a spot or mark onto. It is also defined as an indistinct shapeless form.
BLOKE is defined as a boy or man.
The word BOBA has no known definition.
BOBBLE is defined as make a mess of, destroy or ruin. It is also defined as the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball.
BOLA is defined as a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie. It is also defined as a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin.
BOLL is defined as the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant.
BOLO is defined as long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin. It is also defined as a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie.
BONBON is defined as a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate.
BONE is defined as remove the bones from. It is also defined as a shade of white the color of bleached bones. It is also defined as study intensively, as before an exam. It is also defined as rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates. It is also defined as the porous calcified substance from which bones are made. It is also defined as consisting of or made up of bone.
BONK is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as have sexual intercourse with.
BONOBO is defined as small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire; a threatened species.
BOOB is defined as commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake. It is also defined as either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman. It is also defined as an ignorant or foolish person.
The word BOOBOO has no known definition.
BOOK is defined as physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together. It is also defined as a record in which commercial accounts are recorded. It is also defined as the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina. It is also defined as a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone. It is also defined as a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance. It is also defined as the sacred writings of the Christian religions. It is also defined as a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made. It is also defined as arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. It is also defined as a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game. It is also defined as a major division of a long written composition. It is also defined as a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge. It is also defined as a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together). It is also defined as engage for a performance. It is also defined as record a charge in a police register. It is also defined as register in a hotel booker.
BOOKABLE is defined as subject to being reserved or booked.
BOON is defined as a desirable state. It is also defined as very close and convivial.
EBON is defined as of a very dark black.
ENNOBLE is defined as confer dignity or honor upon. It is also defined as give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.
KABOB is defined as cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
KENO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.
KNOB is defined as an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger. It is also defined as any thickened enlargement. It is also defined as a circular rounded projection or protuberance. It is also defined as a round handle.
KNOLL is defined as a small natural hill.
KOALA is defined as sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark.
KOAN is defined as a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning.
KOLA is defined as a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad. It is also defined as tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract.
KOOK is defined as someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group.
LLANO is defined as an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America).
LOAN is defined as a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz’ is a German word borrowed into modern English. It is also defined as give temporarily; let have for a limited time. It is also defined as the temporary provision of money (usually at interest).
The word LOANABLE has no known definition.
LOBE is defined as (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part. It is also defined as a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure. It is also defined as (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided. It is also defined as the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern.
The word LOBO has no known definition.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
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.
LOOK is defined as take charge of or deal with. It is also defined as the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people. It is also defined as have faith or confidence in. It is also defined as give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. It is also defined as look forward to the probable occurrence of. It is also defined as the feelings expressed on a person’s face. It is also defined as be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. It is also defined as search or seek. It is also defined as the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually. It is also defined as accord in appearance with. It is also defined as convey by one’s expression. It is also defined as have a certain outward or facial expression. It is also defined as perceive with attention; direct one’s gaze towards. It is also defined as physical appearance.
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.
NABOB is defined as a governor in India during the Mogul empire. It is also defined as a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient).
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.
NOBLE is defined as impressive in appearance. It is also defined as a titled peer of the realm. It is also defined as having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character. It is also defined as inert especially toward oxygen. It is also defined as of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times.
NOEL is defined as period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.
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 NOOB has no known definition.
NOOK is defined as an interior angle formed by two meeting walls. It is also defined as a sheltered and secluded place.
NOON is defined as the middle of the day.
OAKEN is defined as consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree.
OBOE is defined as a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece.
OLEO is defined as a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
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An anole is a type of lizard. We watch them cavort on our patio every day. Perfectly good word, yet not in word list.