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Today’s pangram is CHLOROPHYLL.
CHLOROPHYLL is defined as any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms.
CHOP is defined as cut into pieces. It is also defined as a grounder that bounces high in the air. It is also defined as cut with a hacking tool. It is also defined as a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball. It is also defined as a jaw. It is also defined as a small cut of meat including part of a rib. It is also defined as form or shape by chopping. It is also defined as hit sharply. It is also defined as move suddenly. It is also defined as strike sharply, as in some sports. It is also defined as the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide).
CHOPPY is defined as marked by abrupt transitions. It is also defined as rough with small waves.
CLOP is defined as the sound of a horse’s hoofs hitting on a hard surface. It is also defined as make or move along with a sound as of a horse’s hooves striking the ground.
CLOY is defined as cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing. It is also defined as supply or feed to surfeit.
COHO is defined as small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes. It is also defined as fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes.
COLOR is defined as any material used for its color. It is also defined as (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction. It is also defined as having or capable of producing colors. It is also defined as decorate with colors. It is also defined as give a deceptive explanation or excuse for. It is also defined as change color, often in an undesired manner. It is also defined as the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person’s perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation. It is also defined as interest and variety and intensity. It is also defined as modify or bias. It is also defined as an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. It is also defined as the timbre of a musical sound. It is also defined as a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect. It is also defined as affect as in thought or feeling. It is also defined as add color to.
COOL is defined as great coolness and composure under strain. It is also defined as marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional. It is also defined as make cool or cooler. It is also defined as loose heat. It is also defined as lose intensity. It is also defined as being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition. It is also defined as fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept. It is also defined as inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color. It is also defined as neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat. It is also defined as psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike. It is also defined as the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature. It is also defined as used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis.
COOLLY is defined as in a composed and unconcerned manner.
COOP is defined as an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept. It is also defined as a farm building for housing poultry.
COPY is defined as a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record). It is also defined as matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials. It is also defined as reproduce or make an exact copy of. It is also defined as make a replica of. It is also defined as reproduce someone’s behavior or looks. It is also defined as a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing. It is also defined as copy down as is. It is also defined as material suitable for a journalistic account.
COYLY is defined as in a coy manner.
The word CROC has no known definition.
CROP is defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as the yield from plants in a single growing season. It is also defined as let feed in a field or pasture or meadow. It is also defined as prepare for crops. It is also defined as feed as in a meadow or pasture. It is also defined as a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food. It is also defined as a collection of people or things appearing together. It is also defined as a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale. It is also defined as cut short. It is also defined as the output of something in a season. It is also defined as the stock or handle of a whip. It is also defined as yield crops.
HOLLY is defined as United States rock star (1936-1959). It is also defined as any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges.
HOLY is defined as a sacred place of pilgrimage. It is also defined as belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power.
HOOCH is defined as an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor.
HOOP is defined as horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. It is also defined as a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. It is also defined as a small arch used as croquet equipment. It is also defined as a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt. It is also defined as bind or fasten with a hoop.
The word HOPPY has no known definition.
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.
HYPO is defined as a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections. It is also defined as a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing.
LOCH is defined as a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked). It is also defined as Scottish word for a lake.
LOCO is defined as informal or slang terms for mentally irregular.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.
LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
LOOPY is defined as informal or slang terms for mentally irregular. It is also defined as consisting of or covered with or having loops.
LORRY is defined as a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides. It is also defined as a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides.
PHYLLO is defined as tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes.
PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.
PLOY is defined as a maneuver in a game or conversation. It is also defined as an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.
POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.
POLYP is defined as a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane. It is also defined as one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth.
POOCH is defined as round one’s lips as if intending to kiss. It is also defined as informal terms for dogs.
The word POOH has no known definition.
POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.
POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.
POOR is defined as of insufficient quantity to meet a need. It is also defined as people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group). It is also defined as deserving or inciting pity. It is also defined as characterized by or indicating poverty. It is also defined as having little money or few possessions. It is also defined as lacking in quality or substances.
POORLY is defined as somewhat ill or prone to illness. It is also defined as (`ill’ is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well.
POPPY is defined as annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers.
PORCH is defined as a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance.
PROP is defined as a propeller that rotates to push against air. It is also defined as any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie. It is also defined as support by placing against something solid or rigid. It is also defined as a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.
The word PYRO has no known definition.
ROCOCO is defined as fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century. It is also defined as having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation.
ROLL is defined as a list of names. It is also defined as move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle. It is also defined as cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis. It is also defined as move by turning over or rotating. It is also defined as a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells). It is also defined as small rounded bread either plain or sweet. It is also defined as show certain properties when being rolled. It is also defined as a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.). It is also defined as a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore. It is also defined as flatten or spread with a roller. It is also defined as the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously. It is also defined as arrange or or coil around. It is also defined as the act of throwing dice. It is also defined as move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment. It is also defined as sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity. It is also defined as boil vigorously. It is also defined as a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals). It is also defined as the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling). It is also defined as move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion. It is also defined as a document that can be rolled up (as for storage). It is also defined as rotary motion of an object around its own axis. It is also defined as occur in soft rounded shapes. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude. It is also defined as anything rolled up in cylindrical form. It is also defined as begin operating or running. It is also defined as emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound. It is also defined as execute a roll, in tumbling. It is also defined as move, rock, or sway from side to side. It is also defined as photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light. It is also defined as pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/. It is also defined as shape by rolling. It is also defined as take the shape of a roll or cylinder. It is also defined as walking with a swaying gait.
ROPY is defined as (British informal) very poor in quality. It is also defined as forming viscous or glutinous threads. It is also defined as of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong.
The word YOOHOO has no known definition.
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