Definitions by DiiKaBaKa

hemeralopia 

An eye condition in which sight is poor or absent in daylight, but adequate or normal at night or by artificial light; day blindness. Also see nyctalopia.

I can't see the tree outside very well because I have hemeralopia.

hemeralopia by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

future shock

The inability to adapt psychologically to rapid and novel advances and changes, esp. cultural, technological, moral, and social innovations.

WHOA! Joe's got a future shock for the picture phone.

future shock by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

fugu 

A pufferfish, eaten as a delicacy in Japan after the removal of the skin and certain deadl poisonous organs. It usually takes a highly trained chef to master the removal of the skin.

"Ah, yes I'll have the fugu."

fugu by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

fulvous 

Like tawny, yellowish-brown

"We painted the walls in our kitchen a fulvous color!"

fulvous by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the intestines and stomach.

"I have to take it easy because the doctor said I have gastroenteritis."

gastroenteritis by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

gouache

A method of painting in water colors mixed with gum.

"This painting was created using the gouachetechnique."

gouache by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

grangerize 

1. To add illustrations to a book by inserting additional prints, drawings etc.
2. To mutilate (books) to get illustrations.

The book was grangerized.

grangerize by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004