matthewsouther commented on the word izzat
honor, prestige, reputation
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word zemblanity
To name the world's precipitous
affliction of humanity,
I find it serendipitous
to chance upon "zemblanity".
matthewsouther commented on the word brummagem
Brummagem and Brummagem ware are also terms for cheap and shoddy imitations, in particular when referring to mass-produced goods.
matthewsouther commented on the word ignis fatuus
also called friar's lantern, jack-o'-lantern, will-o'-the-wisp
matthewsouther commented on the word scagliola
plasterwork resembling ornamental marble
matthewsouther commented on the word paktong
an alloy resembling silver
matthewsouther commented on the word albata
a white metallic alloy; German silver
matthewsouther commented on the word dionaea
An insectivorous plant
matthewsouther commented on the word ormolu
An alloy resembling gold, an imitation, implies deception
matthewsouther commented on the word vis a tergo
A force acting from behind, a pushing force
Comments by matthewsouther
matthewsouther commented on the word izzat
honor, prestige, reputation
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word zemblanity
To name the world's precipitous
affliction of humanity,
I find it serendipitous
to chance upon "zemblanity".
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word brummagem
Brummagem and Brummagem ware are also terms for cheap and shoddy imitations, in particular when referring to mass-produced goods.
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word ignis fatuus
also called friar's lantern, jack-o'-lantern, will-o'-the-wisp
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word scagliola
plasterwork resembling ornamental marble
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word paktong
an alloy resembling silver
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word albata
a white metallic alloy; German silver
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word dionaea
An insectivorous plant
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word ormolu
An alloy resembling gold, an imitation, implies deception
June 14, 2009
matthewsouther commented on the word vis a tergo
A force acting from behind, a pushing force
June 14, 2009