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Today’s pangrams are BACCHANALIA and BACCHANALIAN.
BACCHANALIA is defined as a wild, drunken celebration or orgy, especially one honoring Bacchus in ancient Rome. It is also defined as any excessively indulgent or riotous festivity.
BACCHANALIAN is defined as of or relating to wild, drunken celebrations or revelry. It is also defined as characterized by excessive indulgence in food, drink, or other pleasures.
ABACI is defined as plural of abacus; ancient calculating devices using movable beads or counters on rods.
ACACIA is defined as a tropical or subtropical shrub or tree with feathery leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers. It is also defined as the wood of an acacia tree, used for construction and furniture.
ACAI is defined as a small, dark purple berry from a South American palm tree, often consumed as a juice or food supplement.
ALIBI is defined as a claim or proof that one was elsewhere when an alleged act took place. It is also defined as an excuse or justification for failure or wrongdoing.
BACILLI is defined as plural of bacillus; rod-shaped bacteria, many of which cause disease.
BAIL is defined as money deposited to secure the release of a prisoner pending trial. It is also defined as to remove water from a boat or other container. It is also defined as to jump or parachute from an aircraft, or to withdraw from an undertaking.
BIBLICAL is defined as of, relating to, or contained in the Bible. It is also defined as of enormous or momentous importance or scale.
BILABIAL is defined as a speech sound produced using both lips, such as /p/, /b/, or /m/.
BILL is defined as a statement of charges for goods or services rendered. It is also defined as a proposed law presented for enactment. It is also defined as the beak of a bird or other animal.
BLIN is defined as a Russian pancake made from buckwheat or wheat flour (singular form).
BLINI is defined as russian pancakes served as an appetizer or snack, often topped with sour cream or caviar (plural form).
CABIN is defined as a small, simple dwelling or cottage. It is also defined as a compartment or enclosed space in an aircraft, ship, or vehicle.
CANNIBAL is defined as a person who eats human flesh. It is also defined as an animal that feeds on others of its own kind.
CHAI is defined as a spiced tea beverage, typically made with black tea, milk, and spices like cardamom and cinnamon.
CHAIN is defined as a series of linked metal rings or loops used for binding or securing. It is also defined as a sequence of connected things or events. It is also defined as a group of retail stores or businesses under the same ownership.
CHIA is defined as a small black or white seed from a Mexican plant, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and often used in health foods.
CHIC is defined as elegantly and fashionably stylish. It is also defined as sophistication and elegance in dress or appearance.
CHICA is defined as a girl or young woman (from Spanish).
CHICHI is defined as excessively or affectedly stylish or fancy; ostentatiously dainty. It is also defined as something considered fashionable but pretentious or superficial.
CHILI is defined as a hot pepper or the pungent compound capsaicin found in such peppers. It is also defined as a thick, spicy stew containing beans and meat, typically beef.
CHILL is defined as to make or become cold or cool. It is also defined as a feeling of fear or dread. It is also defined as to relax or spend time leisurely.
CHIN is defined as the lower part of the face below the mouth.
CHINA is defined as porcelain or ceramic ware, especially fine tableware. It is also defined as the country in East Asia (proper noun, though lowercase here as requested).
CHINCHILLA is defined as a small, furry rodent with soft gray fur native to the Andes Mountains. It is also defined as the expensive fur of a chinchilla used for clothing and coats.
CILIA is defined as plural of cilium; microscopic hair-like structures on cells that beat rhythmically to aid movement or filter particles.
CINCH is defined as a strap or girth used to secure a saddle on a horse. It is also defined as something very easy to do or accomplish.
CLINCH is defined as to secure or settle something decisively. It is also defined as to embrace or hold closely. It is also defined as to fasten or hold with a clinch knot in boxing.
CLINIC is defined as a medical facility providing outpatient care or specialized treatment. It is also defined as a training session or instructional gathering for a particular skill or sport.
CLINICAL is defined as of or relating to the medical treatment of patients or a clinic. It is also defined as based on direct observation rather than theory; practical. It is also defined as emotionally detached or objective; lacking warmth.
CLINICIAN is defined as a physician or healthcare professional engaged in direct patient care or treatment.
HAIL is defined as pellets of ice falling as precipitation from clouds. It is also defined as to greet or welcome enthusiastically. It is also defined as to call out to in order to attract attention.
HIBACHI is defined as a Japanese portable charcoal grill or brazier used for cooking. It is also defined as a cooking style in which food is grilled on a flat iron griddle in front of diners.
HILL is defined as a naturally elevated landform rising above the surrounding terrain, smaller than a mountain.
ILIAC is defined as of or relating to the ilium (the upper bone of the pelvis).
INCH is defined as a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or approximately 2.54 centimeters. It is also defined as to move slowly or gradually by small amounts.
LABIA is defined as plural of labium; folds of tissue forming the external female genitalia.
LABIAL is defined as of or relating to the lips. It is also defined as a consonant sound produced primarily with the lips.
LAIC is defined as of or relating to laypeople rather than clergy; secular.
LAICAL is defined as of or relating to laypeople or non-clergy members of a religious community.
LAIN is defined as past participle of lie; reclined or rested in a horizontal position.
LANAI is defined as a roofed or unroofed open-sided structure, such as a porch or veranda, typically in Hawaii.
LILAC is defined as a shrub or small tree with fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers. It is also defined as a pale purple or pinkish-purple color.
NAIL is defined as a thin, sharp metal fastener with a point and head, used for joining or hanging. It is also defined as the hard keratinous plate covering the end of a finger or toe. It is also defined as to fasten with a nail or to catch or apprehend someone.
NIACIN is defined as a B vitamin (vitamin B3) found in foods, used to prevent pellagra and support metabolism.
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