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Today’s pangrams are ILLUMINATI and MATUTINAL.
ILLUMINATI is defined as a group of people claiming to possess special enlightenment or secret knowledge. It is also defined as historically, members of the Bavarian Illuminati, an 18th-century secret society. It is also defined as in conspiracy theories, a shadowy elite group allegedly controlling world events.
MATUTINAL is defined as relating to or occurring in the morning.
ALLIUM is defined as a genus of plants including onions, garlic, leeks, and chives.
ALUM is defined as a chemical compound used as an astringent and in dyeing and leather tanning. It is also defined as a graduate or former student of a school or university (chiefly British).
ALUMINA is defined as aluminum oxide, a white crystalline compound used in ceramics and abrasives.
ALUMINUM is defined as a lightweight, silvery-white metallic element widely used in industry and construction.
ALUMNA is defined as a female graduate or former student of a school or university.
ALUMNI is defined as graduates or former students of a school or university (plural, usually mixed or male).
ANIMA is defined as the soul or spirit in Jungian psychology, representing the unconscious feminine aspect in men. It is also defined as the principle of life or animation in philosophical traditions.
ANIMAL is defined as a living organism capable of movement and sensation, typically consuming organic matter. It is also defined as a person of a specified type, especially one lacking refinement or intelligence.
AUTUMN is defined as the season between summer and winter, occurring in the Northern Hemisphere from September to November.
AUTUMNAL is defined as relating to or occurring in autumn. It is also defined as suggesting the mature or declining phase of something.
ILIUM is defined as the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis.
IMAM is defined as an Islamic religious leader or prayer leader in a mosque. It is also defined as a Muslim community leader or teacher.
LAMA is defined as a Buddhist monk or priest, especially in Tibet or Mongolia.
LAMINA is defined as a thin, flat layer or plate of material. It is also defined as a thin sheet-like anatomical structure.
LAMINAL is defined as relating to or produced at the alveolar ridge with the blade of the tongue (in phonetics).
LIMA is defined as a lima bean, a flat bean of a tropical American plant. It is also defined as the capital city of Peru.
LIMINAL is defined as relating to a threshold or transitional point or state. It is also defined as occupying a position at or on both sides of a boundary.
LIMIT is defined as a point or level beyond which someone or something cannot or is not permitted to go. It is also defined as to restrict someone or something within set boundaries.
LIMN is defined as to draw or paint on a surface. It is also defined as to describe in words or portray in writing.
LLAMA is defined as a woolly South American mammal related to the camel, often domesticated for carrying loads.
MAIL is defined as letters and parcels delivered by postal service. It is also defined as a system for sending and delivering letters and packages. It is also defined as flexible armor made of interlinking metal rings or chains.
MAILMAN is defined as a person employed to collect and deliver mail.
MAIM is defined as to injure someone permanently so that they lose the use of a limb or faculty.
MAIN is defined as the most important, biggest, or most powerful element or part. It is also defined as a principal pipe or cable carrying water, gas, electricity, or telecommunications.
MAINTAIN is defined as to keep something in its existing state or condition. It is also defined as to assert or insist that something is true. It is also defined as to provide with financial or material support.
MALL is defined as a large enclosed shopping center containing many stores and restaurants.
MALT is defined as grain, typically barley, prepared by soaking and drying for use in brewing or distilling. It is also defined as to treat grain with moisture and heat to convert it into malt.
MAMA is defined as mother (informal or childish term).
MAMMA is defined as a mammary gland or breast. It is also defined as mother (informal or childish term, chiefly British).
MAMMAL is defined as a vertebrate animal that produces milk to feed its young and typically has hair or fur.
MAMMALIAN is defined as relating to or characteristic of mammals.
MANIA is defined as an excessive enthusiasm or preoccupation with something. It is also defined as a mental illness characterized by periods of great excitement or euphoria.
MANILA is defined as a strong brown paper made from manila hemp. It is also defined as a yellowish-brown color.
MANNA is defined as food that is supplied or falls from heaven, as in the Biblical account. It is also defined as an unexpected benefit or advantage that comes without effort.
MANTA is defined as a large tropical ray with a flattened body and distinctive head fins.
MANTILLA is defined as a light shawl or veil worn over the shoulders and head, especially in Spain.
MANUAL is defined as done with or operated by the hands rather than machines. It is also defined as a book giving information such as facts or instructions about a particular subject.
MANUMIT is defined as to free someone from slavery.
MAUL is defined as to attack and injure someone severely. It is also defined as to handle roughly or clumsily.
MILITANT is defined as a person willing to take confrontational or violent action in support of a cause. It is also defined as combative, aggressive, or inclined to wage war.
MILITIA is defined as a military force composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers.
MILITIAMAN is defined as a member of a militia.
MILL is defined as a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour. It is also defined as a machine or factory for processing materials into a specified product. It is also defined as to move slowly and aimlessly in a confused group.
MINI is defined as something very small or of a minimal size. It is also defined as a short skirt or dress.
MINIM is defined as a unit of liquid measure equal to one-sixtieth of a drachm. It is also defined as a musical note with the value of half a semibreve.
MINIMA is defined as plural of minimum; the lowest points or values.
MINIMAL is defined as of, relating to, or being a minimum. It is also defined as deliberately simple or restrained in style.
MINIMUM is defined as the lowest amount, value, or level acceptable or possible. It is also defined as a point at which a variable quantity is at its smallest value.
MINT is defined as a plant with aromatic leaves used to flavor food and drinks. It is also defined as a facility where money is officially produced. It is also defined as to produce or invent something new.
MINUTIA is defined as a small or relatively unimportant detail.
MITT is defined as a padded glove worn to catch a ball in baseball. It is also defined as a glove, especially a thick woolen one.
MULL is defined as to think about someone or something carefully and thoroughly. It is also defined as to heat and spice wine or cider for drinking.
MUTANT is defined as an organism or individual that has undergone mutation from the normal form. It is also defined as relating to or resulting from mutation.
MUTT is defined as a dog of mixed or unknown parentage.
MUTUAL is defined as experienced or expressed by both parties toward each other. It is also defined as held in common by two or more parties.
MUUMUU is defined as a loose, brightly colored dress traditionally worn in Hawaii.
TANTALUM is defined as a hard, dense, gray metallic element resistant to corrosion, used in electronic components.
TATAMI is defined as a thick woven mat used to cover floors in Japanese rooms.
TITANIUM is defined as a hard, lightweight, silvery metallic element used in alloys and aerospace applications.
TUMULT is defined as a loud, confused noise or commotion. It is also defined as a state of confusion or disorder, especially social or political.
ULTIMA is defined as the final syllable of a word.
ULTIMATA is defined as plural of ultimatum; final demands or statements beyond which no further negotiation is possible.
ULTIMATUM is defined as a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in serious consequences.
UMAMI is defined as a savory taste sensation produced by glutamates and nucleotides like those in monosodium glutamate.
UMLAUT is defined as a mark (¨) placed over a vowel to indicate a change in pronunciation, used in German and other languages. It is also defined as to modify a vowel sound through the influence of a following sound.
UNMAN is defined as to deprive someone of courage, confidence, or fortitude. It is also defined as to remove men from a position or organization.
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