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Today’s pangram is CATBIRD.
CATBIRD is defined as any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females. It is also defined as North American songbird whose call resembles a cat’s mewing.
ADDICT is defined as someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction. It is also defined as to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug). It is also defined as someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
ATTRACT is defined as be attractive to. It is also defined as direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. It is also defined as exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away.
BACCARAT is defined as a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine.
BAIT is defined as anything that serves as an enticement. It is also defined as something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed. It is also defined as harass with persistent criticism or carping. It is also defined as attack with dogs or set dogs upon. It is also defined as lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
The word BARIATRIC has no known definition.
BRAT is defined as a small pork sausage. It is also defined as a very troublesome child.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CARAT is defined as the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold. It is also defined as a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg.
CART is defined as draw slowly or heavily. It is also defined as wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels. It is also defined as a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal. It is also defined as transport something in a cart.
CATARACT is defined as a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice. It is also defined as an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye.
The word CIABATTA has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
DART is defined as run or move very quickly or hastily. It is also defined as move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart. It is also defined as a sudden quick movement. It is also defined as a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot. It is also defined as a tapered tuck made in dressmaking. It is also defined as move with sudden speed.
DATA is defined as a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
DIACRITIC is defined as capable of distinguishing. It is also defined as a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation.
The word DICTA has no known definition.
The word DIDACT has no known definition.
DIDACTIC is defined as instructive (especially excessively).
DIRT is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel. It is also defined as the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock. It is also defined as the state of being covered with unclean things. It is also defined as disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people.
The word DRAT has no known definition.
RABBIT is defined as the fur of a rabbit. It is also defined as any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food. It is also defined as flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food. It is also defined as hunt rabbits.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
The word RIBBIT has no known definition.
TABARD is defined as a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
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.
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.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TIBIA is defined as the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
TIDBIT is defined as a small tasty bit of food.
TRACT is defined as a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain. It is also defined as a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet. It is also defined as an extended area of land. It is also defined as a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRIAD is defined as a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones. It is also defined as a set of three similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as three people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
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