Definitions by British Virgin Islands at the

ornithofauxy

A situation inwhich someone believes they found a rare bird species, but it truly is a fake or nearly identical bird.

"Jake thought he had somehow found an ooaa, but he fell to ornithofauxy."

ornithofauxy by British Virgin Islands at the September 21, 2023

Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon

a periodic plant in the family Asteraceae, usually seen in Europe and North America

We should go outside, I hear some Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon are growing at this time!

Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon by British Virgin Islands at the March 11, 2023

cyclopentadienyl-propylcyclopentadienylruthenium 

sandwich compound chemical, contains ruthenium sandwiched between a cyclopentadienyl group and a cyclopentadienyl group with a propyl side chain

Person A: In class, we recently learned about a cyclopentadienyl-propylcyclopentadienylruthenium!
Person B: What is wrong with you.

cyclopentadienyl-propylcyclopentadienylruthenium by British Virgin Islands at the March 11, 2023

numismatologist

a collector and studier of coins, tokens, medals, and paper money

I recently found out that Matt is a numismatologist, which explains all of the wacky kinds of coins he keeps.

numismatologist by British Virgin Islands at the February 3, 2023

on the horns of a dilemma 

facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives

The lion was on the horns of a dilemma, deciding what he should do in such a risky situation.

on the horns of a dilemma by British Virgin Islands at the February 3, 2023

Muhaqqaq 

one of the main six types of calligraphic script in Arabic, means consummate or clear.

We were learning about Muhaqqaq in class today!

Muhaqqaq by British Virgin Islands at the February 3, 2023

Mario vs Luigi 

a gamemode in New Super Mario Bros DS where Mario and Luigi are battling eachothers on levels from the game

I was recently playing Mario vs Luigi, it's pretty awesome.

Mario vs Luigi by British Virgin Islands at the February 3, 2023