Feb
8
Febrile
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I love medical terms, febrile in particular. It is an outdated term that describes other medical symptoms that are caused by fevers - e.g., a febrile seizure (seizure caused by fever). It is a smart, quick word, and I appreciate that. Also, it feels good in the mouth - kind of chunky and simultaneously smooth. Very dichotomous and satisfying.
Ellen
NC
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Feb
8
Extravaganza
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The word itself it lavish and opulent. Saying it out loud makes me want to throw an extravagant cocktail party or burst into a choreographed musical number.
Giggles
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Feb
8
Hirsute
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It’s just great. Say it a few times and you’ll see why (it’s pronounced roughly ‘hear-suit’). It means ‘hairy’ or ’shaggy’, like a goat. It’s directly from Latin.
Jamie
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Feb
8
Pineapple
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Because pineapples are one of the most delicious fruits, and I love the way the word sounds when it rolls off your tongue. It reminds me of that clicky sounds that 3 1/2 inch floppy disks make when you drop them onto a desk.
Travis
Modesto, CA
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Feb
8
Hippopotomonstro-
sesqippedaliophobia
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The fear of long words… It’s even more ironic than the word “lisp.” Plus, the fact that i can say it without stuttering and spell it without error is a area of personal pride.
Stephen
[Note: hyphenated only because otherwise it screws up the page margins]
[Another note: usually spelled hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia.]
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Feb
8
Ampersand
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For one thing it sounds lovely. Also, the word and its meaning have absolutely nothing in common, making it something of a mystery to most. The word, and any of its representations, are beautiful to look at. So we now have all the requirements fulfilled: lovely sound; curious meaning; beautiful to behold. What more can be asked of any word?
Sandy Roberts-Anderson
Cambria-Pines-by-the-Sea, CA.
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