Word archive
Every word played on Etymo, with where it came from. A word appears here the day after it is played.
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4 wordsB
8 words- bagelA ring-shaped bread roll.
- balletA theatrical form of dance.
- barometerAn instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
- beefThe meat of cattle.
- bibliographyA list of writings or the study of books as objects.
- bishopA senior officeholder in some Christian churches.
- butterA dairy food made by churning cream.
- buxomFull-figured; historically also lively or hearty.
C
6 wordsD
4 wordsG
3 wordsH
5 words- hippodromeA course or arena associated with horse racing.
- hippopotamusA large African mammal that spends much of its time in water.
- holidayA day of celebration or freedom from ordinary work.
- houndA dog, especially one used for hunting.
- hydrophobiaAn aversion to water; also a historical name associated with rabies.
K
4 wordsM
4 wordsN
1 wordO
2 wordsP
9 words- paperA sheet material used for writing and wrapping.
- peachA soft, juicy stone fruit.
- pentagonA polygon with five sides and five angles.
- philanthropyConcern for human welfare, often expressed through giving.
- philosophyInquiry into knowledge, existence, value, and reasoning.
- polygonA closed plane figure with straight sides.
- pseudonymAn assumed name used instead of one’s ordinary name.
- pterodactylA name used for certain extinct flying reptiles.
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.
R
2 wordsS
5 wordsT
7 words- tabooA prohibition, or something forbidden.
- tattooA permanent design made in the skin.
- thermometerAn instrument for measuring temperature.
- tomatoThe red or yellow fruit of a plant native to the Americas.
- treasureA collection of valuable things.
- tsunamiA series of large waves caused by displaced water.
- tycoonA wealthy and powerful business figure.