Welcome to the rambling thoughts of artist Calluna Dellamorte. Today we will explore medical curiosities, rogue taxidermy, fashions of years past, classic and contemporary art, Victoriana, steampunk culture, post-apocalyptic couture, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
Showing posts with label Word of the Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Word of the Day. Show all posts
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Word of the Day
Possibly the best word I've found so far...
defenestration: the act of throwing someone out of a window
Who knew there was a word for that?!
defenestration: the act of throwing someone out of a window
Who knew there was a word for that?!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Word of the Day
bricolage \bree-koh-LAHZH; brih-\
noun:
Construction or something constructed by using whatever materials happen to be available.
Well that sounds very much like what I do...
noun:
Construction or something constructed by using whatever materials happen to be available.
Well that sounds very much like what I do...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Word of the Day
nympholepsy \NIM-fuh-lep-see\, noun:
1. A frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable.
2. An ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs.
1. A frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable.
2. An ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Word of the Day
sesamoid:
noun
a small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone.
ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from sesame (with reference to the similarity in shape of a sesame seed) + -oid .
noun
a small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. The kneecap is a particularly large sesamoid bone.
ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from sesame (with reference to the similarity in shape of a sesame seed) + -oid .
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Word of the Day
Jazz Age Slang
bohunk: a derogatory name for an Eastern European immigrant; out of use by 1930, except in certain anti-immigrant circles, like the KKK.
Dang! I always thought it meant someone's hunky boyfriend...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Word of the Day
Quaintrelle: a woman who emphasizes a life of passion expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life’s pleasures. Quaintrelles are not female dandies; rather, they share the same philosophical underpinnings of dandies, developed within feminine nature and styles.
Monday, September 27, 2010
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Word of the Day
Brobdingnagian \brob-ding-NAG-
adjective:
Of extraordinary size; gigantic; enormous.
adjective:
Of extraordinary size; gigantic; enormous.
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