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Today’s pangram is GLANDULAR.
GLANDULAR is defined as relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland.
ALGA is defined as primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
ALGAL is defined as of or relating to alga.
ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.
ANGULAR is defined as having angles or an angular shape. It is also defined as measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle.
The word ANNAL has no known definition.
ANNUAL is defined as a reference book that is published regularly once every year. It is also defined as occurring or payable every year. It is also defined as completing its life cycle within a year. It is also defined as (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year.
ANNUL is defined as cancel officially. It is also defined as declare invalid.
ANNULAR is defined as shaped like a ring.
ARUGULA is defined as erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender.
AURAL is defined as of or pertaining to hearing or the ear. It is also defined as relating to or characterized by an aura.
DUAL is defined as consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs. It is also defined as having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities. It is also defined as a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural).
DULL is defined as darkened with overcast. It is also defined as make numb or insensitive. It is also defined as become less interesting or attractive. It is also defined as so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness. It is also defined as slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity. It is also defined as being or made softer or less loud or clear. It is also defined as deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. It is also defined as not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft. It is also defined as make dull or blunt. It is also defined as (of business) not active or brisk. It is also defined as become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness. It is also defined as blunted in responsiveness or sensibility. It is also defined as emitting or reflecting very little light. It is also defined as lacking in liveliness or animation. It is also defined as make dull in appearance. It is also defined as make less lively or vigorous. It is also defined as not having a sharp edge or point. It is also defined as not keenly felt. It is also defined as (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted.
DULLARD is defined as a person who evokes boredom. It is also defined as a person who is not very bright.
GALA is defined as a gay festivity.
GALANGAL is defined as southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots. It is also defined as European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots.
GALL is defined as a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats. It is also defined as an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle. It is also defined as irritate or vex. It is also defined as become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. It is also defined as the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. It is also defined as a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. It is also defined as abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury. It is also defined as a skin sore caused by chafing.
GANGLAND is defined as underworld organizations.
GARLAND is defined as an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.. It is also defined as flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes. It is also defined as United States singer and film actress (1922-1969). It is also defined as a city in northeastern Texas (suburb of Dallas). It is also defined as adorn with bands of flowers or leaves.
GLAD is defined as eagerly disposed to act or to be of service. It is also defined as cheerful and bright. It is also defined as any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated. It is also defined as feeling happy appreciation. It is also defined as showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy.
GLAND is defined as any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
GLUG is defined as make a gurgling sound as of liquid issuing from a bottle.
GNARL is defined as make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath. It is also defined as something twisted and tight and swollen. It is also defined as twist into a state of deformity.
GRADUAL is defined as (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt. It is also defined as proceeding in small stages. It is also defined as (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass.
GRANULAR is defined as composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. It is also defined as having a granular structure like that of chondrites.
GULAG is defined as a Russian prison camp for political prisoners.
GULL is defined as fool or hoax. It is also defined as a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of. It is also defined as mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs. It is also defined as make a fool or dupe of.
LAGGARD is defined as someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind. It is also defined as wasting time.
LAND is defined as material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use). It is also defined as the territory occupied by a nation. It is also defined as a politically organized body of people under a single government. It is also defined as United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991). It is also defined as extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use. It is also defined as reach or come to rest. It is also defined as bring into a different state. It is also defined as the people who live in a nation or country. It is also defined as arrive on shore. It is also defined as cause to come to the ground. It is also defined as agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life. It is also defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface. It is also defined as shoot at and force to come down. It is also defined as territory over which rule or control is exercised. It is also defined as a domain in which something is dominant. It is also defined as bring ashore. It is also defined as deliver (a blow). It is also defined as the land on which real estate is located.
LARD is defined as add details to. It is also defined as prepare or cook with lard. It is also defined as soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog.
LAUD is defined as praise, glorify, or honor.
LUAU is defined as an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment).
LULL is defined as a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished. It is also defined as make calm or still. It is also defined as a period of calm weather. It is also defined as become quiet or less intensive. It is also defined as calm by deception.
LULU is defined as a very attractive or seductive looking woman.
LUNA is defined as (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene.
LUNAR is defined as of or relating to or associated with the moon.
LUNG is defined as either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood.
LUNULA is defined as the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail. It is also defined as a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age.
NULL is defined as lacking any legal or binding force. It is also defined as a quantity of no importance.
RAGLAN is defined as a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves.
RURAL is defined as living in or characteristic of farming or country life. It is also defined as of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city.
ULNA is defined as the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.
ULNAR is defined as relating to or near the ulna.
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