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Today’s pangrams are NONVALID and VINDALOO.
The word NONVALID has no known definition.
The word VINDALOO has no known definition.
AIOLI is defined as garlic mayonnaise.
ANION is defined as a negatively charged ion.
ANVIL is defined as the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes. It is also defined as a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering.
AVAIL is defined as a means of serving. It is also defined as take or use. It is also defined as be of use to, be useful to. It is also defined as use to one’s advantage.
AVIAN is defined as pertaining to or characteristic of birds.
AVID is defined as marked by active interest and enthusiasm. It is also defined as (often followed by `for’) ardently or excessively desirous.
AVOID is defined as prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. It is also defined as declare invalid. It is also defined as refrain from certain foods or beverages. It is also defined as refrain from doing something. It is also defined as stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something.
DIAL is defined as a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called. It is also defined as choose by means of a dial. It is also defined as operate a dial to select a telephone number. It is also defined as the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments. It is also defined as the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning. It is also defined as the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours.
DILDO is defined as a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation.
DILL is defined as aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning. It is also defined as aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning.
The word DINO has no known definition.
DIVA is defined as a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star.
DIVAN is defined as a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author). It is also defined as a Muslim council chamber or law court. It is also defined as a Muslim council of state. It is also defined as a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall).
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.
INLAID is defined as adorned by inlays.
INLAND is defined as situated away from an area’s coast or border.
INVALID is defined as someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury. It is also defined as injure permanently. It is also defined as force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen. It is also defined as having no cogency or legal force. It is also defined as no longer valid.
LAID is defined as set down according to a plan.
The word LAIN has no known definition.
LANAI is defined as an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area. It is also defined as a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room.
LANOLIN is defined as a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics. It is also defined as an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep).
LION is defined as large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male. It is also defined as (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo. It is also defined as the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22. It is also defined as a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after).
LIVID is defined as discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin. It is also defined as anemic looking from illness or emotion. It is also defined as furiously angry. It is also defined as (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity.
LOIN is defined as either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds. It is also defined as a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump.
NAIAD is defined as submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water. It is also defined as (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains.
NAIL is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as complete a pass. It is also defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as succeed at easily. It is also defined as succeed in obtaining a position. It is also defined as a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard. It is also defined as a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener. It is also defined as attach something somewhere by means of nails. It is also defined as horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
The word NONILLION has no known definition.
The word OLIO has no known definition.
ONION is defined as bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb. It is also defined as an aromatic flavorful vegetable. It is also defined as the bulb of an onion plant.
OVOID is defined as rounded like an egg. It is also defined as an egg-shaped object.
VAIN is defined as unproductive of success. It is also defined as characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
VALID is defined as still legally acceptable. It is also defined as well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force.
VANILLA is defined as a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans). It is also defined as a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans. It is also defined as any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers. It is also defined as plain and without any extras or adornments. It is also defined as flavored with vanilla extract.
VANILLIN is defined as a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings.
VIAL is defined as a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle).
VILLA is defined as Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923). It is also defined as country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard. It is also defined as detached or semidetached suburban house. It is also defined as pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds.
VILLAIN is defined as a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately. It is also defined as the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction.
VIOL is defined as any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family.
VIOLA is defined as large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions. It is also defined as a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower. It is also defined as any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola.
VIOLIN is defined as bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.
VIVID is defined as evoking lifelike images within the mind. It is also defined as (of color) having the highest saturation. It is also defined as having strong or striking color. It is also defined as having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience.
VOID is defined as lacking any legal or binding force. It is also defined as an empty area or space. It is also defined as excrete or discharge from the body. It is also defined as the state of nonexistence. It is also defined as declare invalid. It is also defined as take away the legal force of or render ineffective. It is also defined as clear (a room, house, place) of occupants or empty or clear (a place or receptacle) of something. It is also defined as containing nothing.
The word VOILA has no known definition.
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