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Today’s pangram is HAWTHORN.
HAWTHORN is defined as a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus.
ANNOTATOR is defined as a commentator who writes notes to a text.
AORTA is defined as the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries.
ARHAT is defined as a Buddhist who has attained nirvana.
ARRANT is defined as without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
ARROW is defined as a mark to indicate a direction or relation. It is also defined as a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow.
ARROWROOT is defined as canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained. It is also defined as white-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch. It is also defined as a nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant.
ATHWART is defined as at an oblique angle.
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
HARROW is defined as draw a harrow over (land). It is also defined as a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil.
HART is defined as United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961). It is also defined as United States lyricist who collaborated with Richard Rodgers (1895-1943). It is also defined as a male deer, especially an adult male red deer.
HOAR is defined as ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside). It is also defined as showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair.
HONOR is defined as the state of being honored. It is also defined as bestow honor or rewards upon. It is also defined as the quality of being honorable and having a good name. It is also defined as show respect towards. It is also defined as accept as pay. It is also defined as a woman’s virtue or chastity. It is also defined as a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
The word HOORAH has no known definition.
The word HORA has no known definition.
HORN is defined as a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves. It is also defined as a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather). It is also defined as a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves. It is also defined as stab or pierce with a horn or tusk. It is also defined as a device on an automobile for making a warning noise. It is also defined as a device having the shape of a horn. It is also defined as an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound. It is also defined as a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning. It is also defined as a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it. It is also defined as any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn. It is also defined as one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates. It is also defined as the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails.
HORROR is defined as intense aversion. It is also defined as intense and profound fear. It is also defined as something that inspires horror; something horrible.
NARRATOR is defined as someone who tells a story.
NARROW is defined as become tight or as if tight. It is also defined as become more focused on an area of activity or field of study. It is also defined as make or become more narrow or restricted. It is also defined as characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination. It is also defined as lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view. It is also defined as define clearly. It is also defined as a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water. It is also defined as limited in size or scope. It is also defined as not wide. It is also defined as very limited in degree.
The word NONART has no known definition.
NORTH is defined as British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792). It is also defined as in a northern direction. It is also defined as the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees. It is also defined as the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War). It is also defined as the direction in which a compass needle points. It is also defined as a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city. It is also defined as situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north. It is also defined as the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point. It is also defined as the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line.
The word NOTATOR has no known definition.
ORATOR is defined as a person who delivers a speech or oration.
RANT is defined as talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner. It is also defined as pompous or pretentious talk or writing. It is also defined as a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
RATTAN is defined as climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes. It is also defined as the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes. It is also defined as a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms.
ROAN is defined as a horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray. It is also defined as a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding. It is also defined as (used of especially horses) having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey.
ROAR is defined as utter words loudly and forcefully. It is also defined as emit long loud cries. It is also defined as a deep prolonged loud noise. It is also defined as make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles. It is also defined as make a loud noise, as of animal. It is also defined as a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal). It is also defined as laugh unrestrainedly and heartily. It is also defined as act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way. It is also defined as the sound made by a lion.
ROOT is defined as a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes. It is also defined as someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent). It is also defined as become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style. It is also defined as (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. It is also defined as the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation. It is also defined as the place where something begins, where it springs into being. It is also defined as dig with the snout. It is also defined as a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number. It is also defined as (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground. It is also defined as cause to take roots. It is also defined as cheer for. It is also defined as come into existence, originate. It is also defined as plant by the roots. It is also defined as take root and begin to grow. It is also defined as the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair.
The word ROTATOR has no known definition.
ROTOR is defined as the rotating armature of a motor or generator. It is also defined as rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils. It is also defined as the revolving bar of a distributor.
ROWAN is defined as Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits.
The word TANTARA has no known definition.
TANTRA is defined as doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet. It is also defined as any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind.
TARO is defined as herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves. It is also defined as edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants. It is also defined as tropical starchy tuberous root.
TAROT is defined as any of a set of (usually 78) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used for playing card games and for divination by fortunetellers.
TART is defined as a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. It is also defined as harsh. It is also defined as tasting sour like a lemon. It is also defined as a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust. It is also defined as a small open pie with a fruit filling.
TARTAN is defined as a cloth having a crisscross design.
TARTAR is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a salt used especially in baking powder. It is also defined as a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century. It is also defined as an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
THORN is defined as a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf. It is also defined as something that causes irritation and annoyance. It is also defined as a Germanic character of runic origin.
THROAT is defined as the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone. It is also defined as an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep. It is also defined as a passage resembling a throat in shape or function. It is also defined as the part of an animal’s body that corresponds to a person’s throat.
THROW is defined as cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation. It is also defined as convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture. It is also defined as the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam. It is also defined as organize or be responsible for. It is also defined as cause to be confused emotionally. It is also defined as put or send forth. It is also defined as get rid of. It is also defined as be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. It is also defined as place or put with great energy. It is also defined as utter with force; utter vehemently. It is also defined as a single chance or instance. It is also defined as bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something. It is also defined as casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly. It is also defined as cause to fall off. It is also defined as make on a potter’s wheel. It is also defined as move violently, energetically, or carelessly. It is also defined as propel through the air. It is also defined as the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist). It is also defined as throw (a die) out onto a flat surface. It is also defined as to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly.
THROWN is defined as twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread. It is also defined as caused to fall to the ground.
THWART is defined as a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat. It is also defined as hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.
TORAH is defined as the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit. It is also defined as (Judaism) the scroll of parchment on which the first five books of the Hebrew Scripture is written; is used in a synagogue during services. It is also defined as the whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition.
TORN is defined as having edges that are jagged from injury. It is also defined as disrupted by the pull of contrary forces.
The word TORO has no known definition.
TORT is defined as (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.
TROT is defined as run at a moderately swift pace. It is also defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly). It is also defined as radicals who support Trotsky’s theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution. It is also defined as a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together. It is also defined as cause to trot. It is also defined as ride at a trot.
TROTH is defined as a mutual promise to marry. It is also defined as a solemn pledge of fidelity.
WARN is defined as advise or counsel in terms of someone’s behavior. It is also defined as ask to go away. It is also defined as notify of danger, potential harm, or risk. It is also defined as notify, usually in advance.
WARRANT is defined as stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of. It is also defined as formal and explicit approval. It is also defined as a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications. It is also defined as a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price. It is also defined as a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts. It is also defined as provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action).
WARRANTOR is defined as one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another.
WART is defined as (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus. It is also defined as an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness). It is also defined as any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals).
WORN is defined as showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering. It is also defined as affected by wear; damaged by long use.
WORT is defined as unfermented or fermenting malt. It is also defined as usually used in combination: `liverwort’; `milkwort’; `whorlywort’.
WORTH is defined as French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895). It is also defined as (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way. It is also defined as an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value. It is also defined as having a specified value. It is also defined as the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful.
WRATH is defined as belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins). It is also defined as intense anger (usually on an epic scale).
WROTH is defined as vehemently incensed and condemnatory.
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