Mushiking42's definitions

papastry

An early Protestant word for Catholic practices such as intercession and Gregorian chanting, which were seen as idolatry.

"Thus, the Protestants banned all practices which fell under the category of papastry."

by Mushiking42 August 20, 2024

xenophilus

A philosopher or scholar, usually an ancient Greek one, such as Plato. When used in this context, it can be used as a compliment for someone brilliant.

"The brilliance of Paracelsus could be compared to that of a classical xenophilus."

by Mushiking42 August 21, 2024

avunculus

plural: avunculi
A gender-neutral term describing aunts and uncles. An alternate could be "auncle".

"I was staying with my avunculus at the time."

by Mushiking42 August 22, 2024

mullacking

A word for walking or working in mud, or a similarly viscous substance. "Trudging".

"This particular species is prone to mullacking and similarly wallowing in mud."

by Mushiking42 August 24, 2024

corrodent

A term for any corrosive substance, be it acid or base, or an adjective meaning corrosive.

"The shelves were stocked with all manner of corrodents and solvents."

by Mushiking42 October 20, 2024

chook

A chicken, usually one in a food context. As such, it can also be used in a collective manner, eg: “I eat chook.”

“I’ll go and pick up the chook.”

by Mushiking42 October 20, 2024

chinch

A hemipter or "true bug", a member of the order hemiptera. Chinch can also refer specifically to Blissus leucopterus, the "true chinch bug".

"The grasses were full of all manner of moths, beetles and chinches."

by Mushiking42 October 20, 2024