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Today’s pangram is CALORIFIC.
CALORIFIC is defined as heat-generating.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
AFAR is defined as
AFFAIR is defined as a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship. It is also defined as a vaguely specified concern. It is also defined as a vaguely specified social event.
AFRO is defined as a rounded thickly curled hairdo.
AIOLI is defined as garlic mayonnaise.
AIRFOIL is defined as a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight.
ALFALFA is defined as important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop. It is also defined as leguminous plant grown for hay or forage.
ALOOF is defined as remote in manner. It is also defined as in an aloof manner.
ARCO is defined as (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ARIL is defined as fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelops the seed.
CACAO is defined as tropical American tree producing cacao beans.
CALF is defined as the muscular back part of the shank. It is also defined as fine leather from the skin of a calf. It is also defined as young of domestic cattle. It is also defined as young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo.
CALICO is defined as having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly. It is also defined as coarse cloth with a bright print. It is also defined as made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned.
CALL is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as make a prediction about; tell in advance. It is also defined as order, request, or command to come. It is also defined as utter a sudden loud cry. It is also defined as pay a brief visit. It is also defined as the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date. It is also defined as a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement. It is also defined as a demand especially in the phrase. It is also defined as a telephone connection. It is also defined as a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. It is also defined as greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name. It is also defined as demand payment of (a loan). It is also defined as give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance. It is also defined as get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. It is also defined as the characteristic sound produced by a bird. It is also defined as make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. It is also defined as a brief social visit. It is also defined as a demand for a show of hands in a card game. It is also defined as an instruction that interrupts the program being executed. It is also defined as a request. It is also defined as ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality. It is also defined as a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course. It is also defined as a visit in an official or professional capacity. It is also defined as call a meeting; invite or command to meet. It is also defined as challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense. It is also defined as challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of. It is also defined as consider or regard as being. It is also defined as declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee. It is also defined as indicate a decision in regard to. It is also defined as lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal. It is also defined as make a stop in a harbour. It is also defined as order or request or give a command for. It is also defined as order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role. It is also defined as read aloud to check for omissions or absentees. It is also defined as require the presentation of for redemption before maturation. It is also defined as rouse somebody from sleep with a call. It is also defined as send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message. It is also defined as (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee. It is also defined as stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather. It is also defined as utter a characteristic note or cry. It is also defined as utter in a loud voice or announce.
CALLA is defined as water arum. It is also defined as South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix.
The word CALLALOO has no known definition.
CALORIC is defined as relating to or associated with heat. It is also defined as of or relating to calories in food.
CARIOCA is defined as a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba. It is also defined as a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro. It is also defined as music composed for dancing the carioca.
CAROL is defined as joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ. It is also defined as a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ). It is also defined as sing carols.
CIAO is defined as an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian).
The word CILIA has no known definition.
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
CLOACA is defined as a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water. It is also defined as (zoology) the cavity (in birds, reptiles, amphibians, most fish, and monotremes but not mammals) at the end of the digestive tract into which the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts open.
COAL is defined as burn to charcoal. It is also defined as a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering. It is also defined as fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period. It is also defined as supply with coal. It is also defined as take in coal.
COCA is defined as a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine. It is also defined as United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001). It is also defined as dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect.
COCOA is defined as a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot. It is also defined as powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed.
COLA is defined as carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope’ is a southernism in the United States). It is also defined as large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts.
COLLAR is defined as a figurative restraint. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over. It is also defined as the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). It is also defined as necklace that fits tightly around a woman’s neck. It is also defined as the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot. It is also defined as a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal’s neck as a harness or to identify it. It is also defined as anything worn or placed about the neck. It is also defined as a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part. It is also defined as furnish with a collar. It is also defined as seize by the neck or collar. It is also defined as (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal.
CORAL is defined as the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry. It is also defined as a variable color averaging a deep pink. It is also defined as marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs. It is also defined as of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color. It is also defined as unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces.
COROLLA is defined as (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth.
CORRAL is defined as a pen for cattle. It is also defined as arrange wagons so that they form a corral. It is also defined as collect or gather. It is also defined as enclose in a corral.
FACIAL is defined as cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles. It is also defined as care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams. It is also defined as of or concerning the face. It is also defined as of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object.
FAIL is defined as disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake. It is also defined as be unsuccessful. It is also defined as fail to do something; leave something undone. It is also defined as stop operating or functioning. It is also defined as prove insufficient. It is also defined as fail to get a passing grade. It is also defined as fall short in what is expected. It is also defined as get worse. It is also defined as judge unacceptable. It is also defined as be unable. It is also defined as become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close.
FAIR is defined as (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections. It is also defined as very pleasing to the eye. It is also defined as not excessive or extreme. It is also defined as free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. It is also defined as without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner. It is also defined as (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored. It is also defined as gained or earned without cheating or stealing. It is also defined as a sale of miscellany; often for charity. It is also defined as lacking exceptional quality or ability. It is also defined as a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.. It is also defined as in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. It is also defined as a competitive exhibition of farm products. It is also defined as attractively feminine. It is also defined as free of clouds or rain. It is also defined as gathering of producers to promote business. It is also defined as join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly. It is also defined as (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines.
FALL is defined as move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way. It is also defined as the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions). It is also defined as come into the possession of. It is also defined as when a wrestler’s shoulders are forced to the mat. It is also defined as fall from clouds. It is also defined as lose an upright position suddenly. It is also defined as a sudden decline in strength or number or importance. It is also defined as fall or flow in a certain way. It is also defined as fall to somebody by assignment or lot. It is also defined as a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity. It is also defined as a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity. It is also defined as touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly. It is also defined as decrease in size, extent, or range. It is also defined as come as if by falling. It is also defined as a downward slope or bend. It is also defined as the season when the leaves fall from the trees. It is also defined as the time of day immediately following sunset. It is also defined as a sudden drop from an upright position. It is also defined as come under, be classified or included. It is also defined as be inherited by. It is also defined as a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity. It is also defined as a movement downward. It is also defined as assume a disappointed or sad expression. It is also defined as be born, used chiefly of lambs. It is also defined as be captured. It is also defined as be cast down. It is also defined as be due. It is also defined as begin vigorously. It is also defined as come out; issue. It is also defined as descend in free fall under the influence of gravity. It is also defined as die, as in battle or in a hunt. It is also defined as drop oneself to a lower or less erect position. It is also defined as go as if by falling. It is also defined as lose office or power. It is also defined as lose one’s chastity. It is also defined as move in a specified direction. It is also defined as occur at a specified time or place. It is also defined as pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind. It is also defined as slope downward. It is also defined as suffer defeat, failure, or ruin. It is also defined as the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve. It is also defined as to be given by assignment or distribution. It is also defined as to be given by right or inheritance. It is also defined as yield to temptation or sin.
FALLOFF is defined as a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality.
FARCICAL is defined as broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce.
The word FARRO has no known definition.
FILIAL is defined as designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation. It is also defined as relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring.
FLAIL is defined as move like a flail; thresh about. It is also defined as give a thrashing to; beat hard. It is also defined as an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing.
FLAIR is defined as distinctive and stylish elegance. It is also defined as a shape that spreads outward. It is also defined as a natural talent.
FLORA is defined as (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion. It is also defined as all the plant life in a particular region or period.
FLORAL is defined as resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers. It is also defined as relating to or associated with flowers. It is also defined as of or relating to the plant life in a particular region.
FOAL is defined as a young horse. It is also defined as give birth to a foal.
The word FOCACCIA has no known definition.
FOCAL is defined as having or localized centrally at a focus. It is also defined as of or relating to a focus.
The word FORA has no known definition.
FRAIL is defined as easily broken or damaged or destroyed. It is also defined as wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings. It is also defined as a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs). It is also defined as physically weak. It is also defined as the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds.
FRIAR is defined as a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms.
ILIAC is defined as of or relating to the ilium.
LAIC is defined as characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.
The word LAICAL has no known definition.
LAIR is defined as the habitation of wild animals.
LIAR is defined as a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly.
LILAC is defined as of a pale purple color. It is also defined as any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers.
LIRA is defined as the basic unit of money in Turkey. It is also defined as the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents. It is also defined as formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi.
LOAF is defined as be lazy or idle. It is also defined as be about. It is also defined as a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating. It is also defined as a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape.
LOCAL is defined as anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body. It is also defined as affecting only a restricted part or area of the body. It is also defined as public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops. It is also defined as relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area. It is also defined as of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood.
LOOFA is defined as the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer.
OFFAL is defined as viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans.
OFFICIAL is defined as conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline. It is also defined as a worker who holds or is invested with an office. It is also defined as having official authority or sanction. It is also defined as (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution. It is also defined as someone who administers the rules of a game or sport. It is also defined as verified officially. It is also defined as of or relating to an office.
ORAL is defined as using speech rather than writing. It is also defined as of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located. It is also defined as an examination conducted by spoken communication. It is also defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression. It is also defined as of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth.
ORCA is defined as predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas.
RACIAL is defined as of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups. It is also defined as of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people.
RAFFIA is defined as feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes. It is also defined as leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.. It is also defined as fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.
RAIL is defined as a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports. It is also defined as enclose with rails. It is also defined as criticize severely. It is also defined as complain bitterly. It is also defined as separate with a railing. It is also defined as spread negative information about. It is also defined as travel by rail or train. It is also defined as a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll. It is also defined as a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal). It is also defined as any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud. It is also defined as convey (goods etc.) by rails. It is also defined as fish with a handline over the rails of a boat. It is also defined as lay with rails. It is also defined as provide with rails. It is also defined as short for railway.
RAILCAR is defined as a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad.
RIAL is defined as the basic unit of money in Oman. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Iran. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 fils.
RIFFRAFF is defined as disparaging terms for the common people.
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.