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Today’s pangram is RAINBOW.
RAINBOW is defined as an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun’s rays by rain. It is also defined as an illusory hope.
ANION is defined as a negatively charged ion.
ANON is defined as (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while.
ARBOR is defined as a framework that supports climbing plants. It is also defined as any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts. It is also defined as tree (as opposed to shrub).
The word ARBORIO has no known definition.
ARROW is defined as a mark to indicate a direction or relation. It is also defined as a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow.
BABOON is defined as large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles.
BAOBAB is defined as African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread.
BARON is defined as a very wealthy or powerful businessman. It is also defined as a British peer of the lowest rank. It is also defined as a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank.
BARRIO is defined as an urban area in a Spanish-speaking country. It is also defined as a Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States).
BARROW is defined as the quantity that a barrow will hold. It is also defined as (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs. It is also defined as a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels.
BOAR is defined as Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States. It is also defined as an uncastrated male hog.
The word BOBA has no known definition.
BOBBIN is defined as a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound.
BONBON is defined as a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate.
BONOBO is defined as small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire; a threatened species.
BOOB is defined as commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake. It is also defined as either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman. It is also defined as an ignorant or foolish person.
The word BOOBOO has no known definition.
BOON is defined as a desirable state. It is also defined as very close and convivial.
BOOR is defined as a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement.
BORN is defined as being talented through inherited qualities. It is also defined as British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970). It is also defined as brought into existence.
BORON is defined as a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder.
BORROW is defined as take up and practice as one’s own. It is also defined as get temporarily.
The word BOWWOW has no known definition.
BRIO is defined as quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous.
BROW is defined as the arch of hair above each eye. It is also defined as the part of the face above the eyes. It is also defined as the peak of a hill.
BROWN is defined as a university in Rhode Island. It is also defined as an orange of low brightness and saturation. It is also defined as abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859). It is also defined as Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858). It is also defined as (of skin) deeply suntanned. It is also defined as of a color similar to that of wood or earth. It is also defined as make brown in color. It is also defined as fry in a pan until it changes color.
INBORN is defined as normally existing at birth. It is also defined as present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development.
IRON is defined as home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth. It is also defined as a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood. It is also defined as extremely robust. It is also defined as press and smooth with a heated iron. It is also defined as implement used to brand live stock. It is also defined as a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head.
NABOB is defined as a governor in India during the Mogul empire. It is also defined as a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient).
NARROW is defined as become tight or as if tight. It is also defined as become more focused on an area of activity or field of study. It is also defined as make or become more narrow or restricted. It is also defined as characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination. It is also defined as lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view. It is also defined as define clearly. It is also defined as a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water. It is also defined as limited in size or scope. It is also defined as not wide. It is also defined as very limited in degree.
The word NOIR has no known definition.
The word NOOB has no known definition.
NOON is defined as the middle of the day.
The word NORI 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.
RIBBON is defined as an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event. It is also defined as any long object resembling a thin line. It is also defined as a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter. It is also defined as notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming.
ROAN is defined as a horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray. It is also defined as a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding. It is also defined as (used of especially horses) having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey.
ROAR is defined as utter words loudly and forcefully. It is also defined as emit long loud cries. It is also defined as a deep prolonged loud noise. It is also defined as make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles. It is also defined as make a loud noise, as of animal. It is also defined as a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal). It is also defined as laugh unrestrainedly and heartily. It is also defined as act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way. It is also defined as the sound made by a lion.
ROBIN is defined as small Old World songbird with a reddish breast. It is also defined as large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen.
ROWAN is defined as Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits.
WARRIOR is defined as someone engaged in or experienced in warfare.
WINNOW is defined as blow away or off with a current of air. It is also defined as select desirable parts from a group or list. It is also defined as the act of separating grain from chaff. It is also defined as blow on. It is also defined as separate the chaff from grain by using air currents.
WINO is defined as a chronic drinker.
WORN is defined as showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering. It is also defined as affected by wear; damaged by long use.
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