Mushiking42's definitions

conlangery

A very joyous way of saying conlanging, that is to say the process of creating a language.

"Much conlangery occurs on this subreddit."

by Mushiking42 July 1, 2024

starbuccaneer

A person who sits around in a cafe all day without spending much money, probably working on a laptop using the cafe's wifi.

"Wow, look at all those starbuccaneers in there!"

by Mushiking42 May 31, 2025

yellow chemistry

The worst type of chemistry - when it turns yellow - usually signalling the presence of something toxic, radioactive or both.

"My arch nemesis shows its ugly face again: yellow chemistry!"

by Mushiking42 July 1, 2024

flos

(flos is pronounced /flɒs/ or /floʊs/, at least in my dialect)

The singular form of "flora", as in a plant, fungus, moss or other stationary, growing organism - plant-like in nature (coral could even be described as a flos even though it is an animal, as it is plant-like in nature).

"They came upon a strange, alien flos that looked like a squid."

by Mushiking42 April 12, 2025

bereznyak

A forest or grove mainly composed of birch or birch-like (eg: aspen) trees. The word is derived from the Russian word "березняк", meaning bereznyak. Bereznyaks are also known for having lots of polypores.

"I hope Mojang update the bereznyak, that concept art looked so cool!"

by Mushiking42 January 4, 2025

haftarm

A weapon with a short haft, such as a battleaxe or a mace, as opposed to a polearm (which has a long pole).

"The primary melee weapons in the game could be classified into swords, haftarms or polearms."

by Mushiking42 August 25, 2025

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