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Today’s pangrams are ACRONYM and MONOCRACY.
ACRONYM is defined as a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word.
MONOCRACY is defined as a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).
ACORN is defined as fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base.
AMMO is defined as projectiles to be fired from a gun.
ANNOY is defined as cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.
ANON is defined as (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while.
The word ARCANA has no known definition.
ARCO is defined as (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow.
ARMOR is defined as tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant. It is also defined as protective covering made of metal and used in combat. It is also defined as a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles. It is also defined as equip with armor.
ARMORY is defined as a place where arms are manufactured. It is also defined as a collection of resources. It is also defined as all the weapons and equipment that a country has. It is also defined as a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms.
ARMY is defined as the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. It is also defined as a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state. It is also defined as a large number of people united for some specific purpose.
AROMA is defined as any property detected by the olfactory system. It is also defined as a distinctive odor that is pleasant.
ARRAY is defined as align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. It is also defined as especially fine or decorative clothing. It is also defined as lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line. It is also defined as an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics. It is also defined as an impressive display. It is also defined as an orderly arrangement.
ARROYO is defined as a stream or brook.
CACAO is defined as tropical American tree producing cacao beans.
CAMO is defined as fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background.
CANARY is defined as any of several small Old World finches. It is also defined as someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police. It is also defined as a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge. It is also defined as having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow. It is also defined as a female singer.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
CANNON is defined as lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals. It is also defined as a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other. It is also defined as a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels. It is also defined as fire a cannon. It is also defined as heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane. It is also defined as heavy gun fired from a tank. It is also defined as make a cannon. It is also defined as (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm.
CANNY is defined as showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.
CANON is defined as a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall. It is also defined as a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired. It is also defined as a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. It is also defined as a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts. It is also defined as a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter. It is also defined as a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy.
CANYON is defined as a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall.
The word CARNY has no known definition.
CAROM is defined as a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other. It is also defined as a glancing rebound. It is also defined as make a carom. It is also defined as rebound after hitting.
CARRY is defined as transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. It is also defined as transfer (entries) from one account book to another. It is also defined as have with oneself; have on one’s person. It is also defined as drink alcohol without showing ill effects. It is also defined as serve as a means for expressing something. It is also defined as continue or extend. It is also defined as include as the content; broadcast or publicize. It is also defined as win approval or support for. It is also defined as have on hand. It is also defined as behave in a certain manner. It is also defined as contain or hold; have within. It is also defined as propel. It is also defined as move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one’s hands or on one’s body. It is also defined as support or hold in a certain manner. It is also defined as be pregnant with. It is also defined as be able to feed. It is also defined as bear (a crop). It is also defined as bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of. It is also defined as be conveyed over a certain distance. It is also defined as be equipped with (a mast or sail). It is also defined as be necessarily associated with or result in or involve. It is also defined as be successful in. It is also defined as capture after a fight. It is also defined as compensate for a weaker partner or member by one’s own performance. It is also defined as cover a certain distance or advance beyond. It is also defined as extend to a certain degree. It is also defined as have a certain range. It is also defined as have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence. It is also defined as have on the surface or on the skin. It is also defined as have or possess something abstract. It is also defined as include, as on a list. It is also defined as keep up with financial support. It is also defined as pass on a communication. It is also defined as propel or give impetus to. It is also defined as pursue a line of scent or be a bearer. It is also defined as secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions). It is also defined as sing or play against other voices or parts. It is also defined as take further or advance. It is also defined as the act of carrying something. It is also defined as transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit’s place before or after, in addition or multiplication. It is also defined as win in an election.
CAYMAN is defined as a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.
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.
COMA is defined as a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury. It is also defined as (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed. It is also defined as (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds).
COMMA is defined as anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing. It is also defined as a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence.
CORONA is defined as the outermost region of the sun’s atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse. It is also defined as an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere. It is also defined as a long cigar with blunt ends. It is also defined as (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape. It is also defined as (botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower. It is also defined as one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object.
CORONARY is defined as obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus). It is also defined as surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart).
CRAM is defined as study intensively, as before an exam. It is also defined as crowd or pack to capacity. It is also defined as prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam. It is also defined as put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled.
CRANNY is defined as a long narrow depression in a surface. It is also defined as a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall).
CRAYON is defined as writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing. It is also defined as write, draw, or trace with a crayon.
CYAN is defined as of a bluish shade of green. It is also defined as a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color.
The word MACARON has no known definition.
MACAROON is defined as chewy cookie usually containing almond paste.
MACRO is defined as a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language. It is also defined as very large in scale or scope or capability.
MACRON is defined as a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MAMMARY is defined as of or relating to the milk-giving gland of the female.
MAMMON is defined as (New Testament) a personification of wealth and avarice as an evil spirit. It is also defined as wealth regarded as an evil influence.
MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.
MANOR is defined as the mansion of a lord or wealthy person. It is also defined as the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it).
MANY is defined as a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as’ or `too’ or `so’ or `that’; amounting to a large but indefinite number.
MARACA is defined as a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs.
The word MARM has no known definition.
MAROON is defined as of dark brownish to purplish red. It is also defined as leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue. It is also defined as a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color. It is also defined as an exploding firework used as a warning signal. It is also defined as a person who is stranded (as on an island). It is also defined as leave stranded on a desert island without resources.
MARRY is defined as take in marriage. It is also defined as perform a marriage ceremony.
MAYO is defined as egg yolks and oil and vinegar.
MAYOR is defined as the head of a city government.
MOAN is defined as indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure. It is also defined as an utterance expressing pain or disapproval.
MOMMA is defined as informal terms for a mother.
MORAY is defined as family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked.
MYNA is defined as tropical Asian starlings.
NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.
The word NANA has no known definition.
NANNY is defined as a woman who is the custodian of children. It is also defined as female goat.
NARC is defined as a lawman concerned with narcotics violations.
The word NARCO has no known definition.
NARY is defined as (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a’ or `not one’ or `never a’.
ORCA is defined as predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas.
RACCOON is defined as an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America. It is also defined as the fur of the North American racoon.
RACY is defined as marked by richness and fullness of flavor. It is also defined as full of zest or vigor. It is also defined as suggestive of sexual impropriety. It is also defined as designed or suitable for competing in a race.
RANCOR is defined as a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
RAYON is defined as a synthetic silklike fabric.
ROAM is defined as move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment.
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.
YARN is defined as a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving. It is also defined as the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events. It is also defined as tell or spin a yarn.
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