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Today’s pangram is GIRLHOOD.
GIRLHOOD is defined as the childhood of a girl.
DILDO is defined as a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation.
DODO is defined as someone whose style is out of fashion. It is also defined as extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons.
DOGGO is defined as quietly in concealment.
DOLL is defined as informal terms for a (young) woman. It is also defined as a small replica of a person; used as a toy.
DOLOR is defined as (poetry) painful grief.
DOOR is defined as the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close. It is also defined as anything providing a means of access (or escape). It is also defined as a room that is entered via a door. It is also defined as a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road). It is also defined as a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle.
The word DROID has no known definition.
DROLL is defined as comical in an odd or whimsical manner.
DROOL is defined as pretentious or silly talk or writing. It is also defined as saliva spilling from the mouth. It is also defined as be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something. It is also defined as let saliva drivel from the mouth.
GIGOLO is defined as a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman.
GOLD is defined as a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia. It is also defined as a deep yellow color. It is also defined as having the deep slightly brownish color of gold. It is also defined as made from or covered with gold. It is also defined as coins made of gold. It is also defined as great wealth. It is also defined as something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc..
GOOD is defined as that which is pleasing or valuable or useful. It is also defined as articles of commerce. It is also defined as with or in a close or intimate relationship. It is also defined as moral excellence or admirableness. It is also defined as exerting force or influence. It is also defined as promoting or enhancing well-being. It is also defined as (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well’). It is also defined as tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. It is also defined as appealing to the mind. It is also defined as of moral excellence. It is also defined as not left to spoil. It is also defined as in excellent physical condition. It is also defined as not forged. It is also defined as having the normally expected amount. It is also defined as completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’). It is also defined as deserving of esteem and respect. It is also defined as resulting favorably. It is also defined as having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. It is also defined as financially safe. It is also defined as most suitable or right for a particular purpose. It is also defined as agreeable or pleasing. It is also defined as benefit. It is also defined as capable of pleasing. It is also defined as generally admired. It is also defined as having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. It is also defined as morally admirable. It is also defined as thorough.
GOOGOL is defined as a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by 100 zeros (ten raised to the power of a hundred).
GROG is defined as rum cut with water.
HOLD is defined as be capable of holding or containing. It is also defined as be pertinent or relevant or applicable. It is also defined as have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. It is also defined as be the physical support of; carry the weight of. It is also defined as resist or confront with resistance. It is also defined as a state of being confined (usually for a short time). It is also defined as lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. It is also defined as drink alcohol without showing ill effects. It is also defined as cause to stop. It is also defined as have room for; hold without crowding. It is also defined as time during which some action is awaited. It is also defined as have or hold in one’s hands or grip. It is also defined as organize or be responsible for. It is also defined as the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. It is also defined as be valid, applicable, or true. It is also defined as protect against a challenge or attack. It is also defined as maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). It is also defined as to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement. It is also defined as keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. It is also defined as the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. It is also defined as have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices. It is also defined as contain or hold; have within. It is also defined as bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. It is also defined as a cell in a jail or prison. It is also defined as be in accord; be in agreement. It is also defined as the act of grasping. It is also defined as secure and keep for possible future use or application. It is also defined as cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean’. It is also defined as support or hold in a certain manner. It is also defined as declare to be. It is also defined as understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. It is also defined as arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. It is also defined as aim, point, or direct. It is also defined as assert or affirm. It is also defined as a stronghold. It is also defined as cover as for protection against noise or smell. It is also defined as have as a major characteristic. It is also defined as hold the attention of. It is also defined as keep from departing. It is also defined as keep from exhaling or expelling. It is also defined as power by which something or someone is affected or dominated. It is also defined as remain committed to. It is also defined as remain in a certain state, position, or condition. It is also defined as stop dealing with. It is also defined as take and maintain control over, often by violent means.
HOOD is defined as a protective covering that is part of a plant. It is also defined as protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine. It is also defined as an aggressive and violent young criminal. It is also defined as metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes. It is also defined as a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera. It is also defined as a headdress that protects the head and face. It is also defined as cover with a hood. It is also defined as (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk’s head. It is also defined as (slang) a neighborhood. It is also defined as the folding roof of a carriage. It is also defined as (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal.
HOODOO is defined as a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers. It is also defined as a practitioner of voodoo. It is also defined as bring bad luck; be a source of misfortune. It is also defined as (geology) a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock. It is also defined as something believed to bring bad luck.
HORRID is defined as grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror. It is also defined as exceedingly bad.
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.
IDOL is defined as an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. It is also defined as a material effigy that is worshipped. It is also defined as someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
IGLOO is defined as an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome.
LOGO is defined as a company emblem or device.
LOGROLL is defined as work toward the passage of some legislation by exchanging political favors such as trading votes.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
LORD is defined as a titled peer of the realm. It is also defined as a person who has general authority over others. It is also defined as terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God. It is also defined as make a lord of someone.
ODOR is defined as any property detected by the olfactory system. It is also defined as the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form.
The word OLIO has no known definition.
RIGOR is defined as the quality of being valid and rigorous. It is also defined as excessive sternness. It is also defined as something hard to endure.
ROIL is defined as make turbid by stirring up the sediments of. It is also defined as be agitated.
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.
ROOD is defined as representation of the cross on which Jesus died.
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