danachos's definitions

Aphrodology

The study of the structure of Venus. Similar to geology of Earth, aphrodological study looks at rocks, dirt, terrain, and other physical features of the second planet.

Pronounced: /'afro-doll-uh-gee/

Related terms include:
- aphrodography (like geography)
- exogeology
- paleoaphrodology
- aphrodologic

The aphrodology of Maat Mons tells us that this volcanic peak is almost 5 km in height. Aphrodological study of the planet is difficult due to the intense heat and pressure at the planet's surface, so the only aphrodologists are those trying to send probes from Earth. "Geology is the aphrodology of Earth"

by danachos July 12, 2021

Mulve

An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting marshmallow peeps. Tastes similar to a very mild, sweet white wine, with a faint but unmistakable aftertaste of marshmallow.

Etymologically linked to Latin's "malva" or Hebrew's מַלּוּחַ (mallū́aḥ, “saltbush”).

In other news, God wept because they brewed up some mulve to serve at the Halloween party

by danachos October 11, 2022

enlign

To make every possible effort to bring alignment to something before the act of enforcement.

The Canadian peacekeepers enligned the local court's decision by negotiating across national lines and securing agreements.

by danachos May 28, 2021

Bikestall

A parkade or parking garage-like structure intended only to hold bicycles. Descended from "stable" and the Dutch fiets stalling.

Not Just Bikes is enamoured with Amsterdam's new bikestall

by danachos February 6, 2023

forschimprovement

From German's „Verschlimmbesserung” meaning disimprovement, it is an attempted DIY fix that has gone awry and makes things worse. In short: a D.I.Why?

Did your husband really renovate the guest room, or was it a forschimprovement?

by danachos July 19, 2023