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

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

poisson

A more technical word for fish meat. It is derived from French "poisson", meaning fish.

"The guests were served freshly steamed poisson."

by Mushiking42 October 24, 2024

esole

A female donkey, or sometimes donkey in general derived from Old English esol, referring exclusively to donkeys in general.

"And thus, he rode an esole to market, for he had run out of eels."

by Mushiking42 July 18, 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