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Today’s pangram is MATRIARCH.
MATRIARCH is defined as a female head of a family or tribe. It is also defined as a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons).
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
ARCHAIC is defined as so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period. It is also defined as little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type.
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.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ARMCHAIR is defined as chair with a support on each side for arms.
ARTHRITIC is defined as of or pertaining to arthritis. It is also defined as a person afflicted with arthritis.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
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.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
The word CAMI has no known definition.
CATHARTIC is defined as strongly laxative. It is also defined as a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels. It is also defined as emotionally purging. It is also defined as emotionally purging (of e.g. art).
The word CHAI has no known definition.
CHAIR is defined as act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university. It is also defined as the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization. It is also defined as preside over. It is also defined as an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person. It is also defined as the position of professor. It is also defined as a particular seat in an orchestra. It is also defined as a seat for one person, with a support for the back.
The word CHIA has no known definition.
CHIC is defined as elegance by virtue of being fashionable. It is also defined as elegant and stylish.
The word CHICA has no known definition.
CHICHI is defined as elegance by virtue of being fashionable. It is also defined as affectedly trendy and fashionable. It is also defined as someone who dresses in a trendy fashionable way.
CHIT is defined as the bill in a restaurant. It is also defined as a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect.
CHITCHAT is defined as light informal conversation for social occasions. It is also defined as talk socially without exchanging too much information.
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
The word CIRRI 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.
HAIR is defined as a very small distance or space. It is also defined as any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal. It is also defined as cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments. It is also defined as filamentous hairlike growth on a plant. It is also defined as a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss. It is also defined as a filamentous projection or process on an organism.
The word HAMACHI has no known definition.
HAMARTIA is defined as the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall.
HITCH is defined as a period of time spent in military service. It is also defined as an unforeseen obstacle. It is also defined as the state of inactivity following an interruption. It is also defined as to hook or entangle. It is also defined as the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg. It is also defined as walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury. It is also defined as jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched. It is also defined as travel by getting free rides from motorists. It is also defined as any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. It is also defined as a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls. It is also defined as a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot. It is also defined as connect to a vehicle:.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
ITCH is defined as have a strong desire or urge to do something. It is also defined as an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch. It is also defined as a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation. It is also defined as scrape or rub as if to relieve itching. It is also defined as a strong restless desire. It is also defined as have or perceive an itch.
MAHIMAHI is defined as large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii). It is also defined as the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii).
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MARIACHI is defined as a group of street musicians in Mexico.
MICA is defined as any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity.
MIMIC is defined as someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress). It is also defined as imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect. It is also defined as constituting an imitation.
MIRTH is defined as great merriment.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RICH is defined as marked by richness and fullness of flavor. It is also defined as strong; intense. It is also defined as affording an abundant supply. It is also defined as marked by great fruitfulness. It is also defined as people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group). It is also defined as containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar. It is also defined as high in mineral content; having a high proportion of fuel to air. It is also defined as of great worth or quality. It is also defined as pleasantly full and mellow. It is also defined as possessing material wealth. It is also defined as suggestive of or characterized by great expense. It is also defined as very productive. It is also defined as having an abundant supply of desirable qualities or substances (especially natural resources).
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
The word TAMARI has no known definition.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRIM is defined as cut down on; make a reduction in. It is also defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as thin and fit. It is also defined as cutting down to the desired size or shape. It is also defined as neat and smart in appearance. It is also defined as decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. It is also defined as remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. It is also defined as of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder. It is also defined as severely simple in line or design. It is also defined as a decoration or adornment on a garment. It is also defined as a state of arrangement or appearance. It is also defined as cut closely. It is also defined as adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used. It is also defined as attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation. It is also defined as balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces. It is also defined as be in equilibrium during a flight. It is also defined as decorate, as with ornaments.
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