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Lymphatic adjective lim-FAT-ik Definition 1 a : of, relating to, or produced by lymph, lymphoid tissue, or lymphocytes b : conveying lymph 2 : lacking physical or mental energy : sluggish Did you know? Lymph is a pale liquid in the body that helps maintain fluid balance and removes bacteria from tissues. Today, we understand that lymph plays an important role in the body's immune system. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lymphatic

Word of the Day : May 27, 2021 Flotilla noun floh-TILL-uh Definition 1 : a fleet of ships or boats; especially : a navy organizational unit consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships 2 : an indefinite large number Did you know? Flotilla comes from the diminutive form of the Spanish noun flota, meaning "fleet." Flota derives via Old French from Old Norse floti and is related … Continue reading Word of the Day – Flotilla

Word of the Day : May 26, 2021 Desolate adjective DESS-uh-lut Definition 1 : devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted 2 : joyless, disconsolate, and sorrowful through or as if through separation from a loved one 3 a : showing the effects of abandonment and neglect : dilapidated b : barren, lifeless c : devoid of warmth, comfort, or hope : gloomy Did you know? The word desolate hasn't strayed far … Continue reading Word of the Day – Desolate

Word of the Day : May 25, 2021 Bumbershoot noun BUM-ber-shoot Definition : umbrella Did you know? Umbrellas have plenty of nicknames. In Britain, brolly is a popular alternative to the more staid umbrella. Sarah Gamp, a fictional nurse who toted a particularly large umbrella in Charles Dickens's novel Martin Chuzzlewit, has inspired some English speakers to dub oversize versions gamps. Bumbershoot is a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bumbershoot