Word archive
Every word played on Etymo, with where it came from. A word appears here the day after it is played.
204 words · 42 days · 6 September to 17 October 2026
17 October 2026
Day 42- aqueductA channel or structure that carries water.Latin, English
- pepperA sharp-tasting spice, such as black pepper.Greek, Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- nervousAnxious or easily unsettled.Latin, Middle English, English
- orthodoxConforming to established beliefs or practices.Greek, Late Latin, Middle English, English
- onionAn edible bulb with a strong flavor.Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
16 October 2026
Day 41- anemometerAn instrument used to take weather measurements.Greek, English
- julepA sweet drink, often a mint cocktail today.Persian, Medieval Latin, Middle French, Middle English, English
- manufactureTo make goods, often using machinery.Latin, English
- porcupineA rodent with sharp protective quills.Latin, Old Italian, Middle French, Middle English, English
15 October 2026
Day 40- rhododendronA flowering shrub or tree with showy clusters of blossoms.Greek, Latin, English
- damsonA small dark plum.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- quaintAttractively unusual or old-fashioned.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- pedigreeA record of ancestry.Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- cuminAn aromatic spice made from small seeds.Greek, Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
14 October 2026
Day 39- acronymAn abbreviation that can be read as a word, such as NATO.Greek, German, English
- pavilionA tent or a sheltered building used for gatherings or recreation.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- autopsyAn examination of a body after death.Greek, New Latin, English
- aristocracyAn elite social class, or government by that class.Greek, Late Latin, Middle French, English
- chiffonA light, sheer fabric.Middle English, Middle French, English
13 October 2026
Day 38- autobiographyA written account of the author's own life.Greek, Formation, English
- caviarSalted fish roe served as a food.Turkish, English
- eagerKeen to do or experience something.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- demagogueA political leader who appeals to emotion and prejudice.Greek, English
- taffetaA crisp fabric used in clothing and decoration.Persian, Old French, Middle English, English
12 October 2026
Day 37- endoscopeAn instrument used to examine parts of the body.Greek, Scientific formation, English
- saffronA spice obtained from crocus flowers.Arabic, Medieval Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- fondAffectionate, or having a strong liking.Middle English, English
- hieroglyphA character in a picture-based writing system.Greek, Late Latin, Middle French, English
- mosquitoA small flying insect familiar for its bites.Latin, Spanish, English
11 October 2026
Day 36- karateA martial art using strikes and kicks.Japanese, English
- cottonA soft plant fibre spun into thread and cloth.Arabic, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- hierarchyAn arrangement of people or things in ranks.Greek, Medieval Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- tariffA list of charges, or a duty charged on goods.Arabic, English
10 October 2026
Day 35- cosmopolitanInternational in outlook or made up of people from many places.Greek, New Latin, English
- coyShyly reserved or reluctant to reveal something.Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- spinsterA term associated with an unmarried woman.
- stewardSomeone entrusted with managing property, supplies or an organisation.Old English, Middle English, English
- alligatorA large aquatic reptile with a broad snout.Latin, Spanish, English
8 October 2026
Day 33- circumferenceThe length of a circular boundary.Latin, Middle French, Middle English, English
- tulipA bulb-grown plant with a colourful flower.Turkish, New Latin, English
- midwifeA person who assists in childbirth.Middle English, English
- spinachA plant whose green leaves are eaten as a vegetable.Arabic, Medieval Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
6 October 2026
Day 31- herbivoreA term used to classify an animal by its diet.Latin, English
- copperA reddish metal used in wiring and other goods.Latin, Proto‑Germanic, Old English, Middle English, English
- pioneerSomeone who opens a new field of activity or development.Late Latin, Old French, English
- mortgageA loan secured against property.Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- sugarA sweet substance used to sweeten food and drink.Sanskrit, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
4 October 2026
Day 29- blitzkriegA swift, concentrated military offensive.German, English
- carrotA vegetable commonly grown for its orange root.Greek, Late Latin, Middle French, English
- shrewdAstute; good at making practical judgments.Old English, Middle English, English
- interregnumA temporary gap in leadership or normal control.Latin
- emeraldA green gemstone.Greek, Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
3 October 2026
Day 28- origamiThe art of folding paper into shapes.Japanese, English
- ivoryThe hard material composing animal tusks.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- prestigeHigh standing or influence in other people's eyes.Latin, Middle French, English
- pajamasClothes worn for sleeping or lounging.Persian, English
- cinnamonAn aromatic spice made from tree bark.Greek, Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
2 October 2026
Day 27- werewolfA legendary person able to transform into a wolf.Old English, Middle English, English
- marbleA stone used in buildings and sculpture, often polished.Greek, Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- lewdObscene or indecent.Old English, Middle English, English
- barnA farm building used for storage or shelter.Old English, Middle English, English
- cherryA small stone fruit, or the tree that bears it.Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
1 October 2026
Day 26- mermaidA legendary creature with a woman's upper body and a fish's tail.Middle English, English
- bridegroomA man who is about to marry or has just married.Old English, Middle English, English
- sadUnhappy or sorrowful.Old English, Middle English, English
- garlicA pungent bulb used to flavour food.Old English, Middle English, English
- falconA swift bird of prey.Late Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
30 September 2026
Day 25- vinegarA fermented liquid used to season or preserve food.Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- orangeA citrus fruit; also the name of a colour.Sanskrit, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- belfryA tower or chamber that houses bells.Old French, Middle English, English
- husbandA male partner in a marriage.Old Norse, Old English, Middle English, English
- ointmentA salve applied to the skin.Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
29 September 2026
Day 24- gospelThe Christian message, or something accepted as unquestionable truth.Old English, Middle English, English
- nostrilOne of the paired openings used in breathing.Old English, Middle English, English
- feebleLacking strength or effectiveness.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- bonfireA large fire built outdoors.Middle English, English
- gingerAn aromatic plant whose underground stem is used as a spice.Greek, Latin, Old English, English
26 September 2026
Day 21- polyglotSomeone who knows several languages.Greek, English
- streetA road in a town or city.Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- hydrophobiaAn aversion to water; also a historical name associated with rabies.Greek, Late Latin, Middle English, English
- artificialMade by humans; sometimes imitation or insincere.Latin, English
- balletA theatrical form of dance.Italian, French, English
24 September 2026
Day 19- philosophyInquiry into knowledge, existence, value, and reasoning.Greek, Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.Greek, Late Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- philanthropyConcern for human welfare, often expressed through giving.Greek, Late Latin, English
- buxomFull-figured; historically also lively or hearty.Middle English, English
- geyserA spring that periodically erupts with hot water.Icelandic, English
23 September 2026
Day 18- necropolisA large burial ground, especially an ancient one.Greek, Late Latin, English
- kitchenA room or area used for preparing food.Late Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- psychologyThe study of mind and behaviour.Greek, New Latin, English
- cloudA visible mass of droplets or ice particles in the sky.Old English, Middle English, English
- skiA long runner used to travel over snow.Old Norse, English
21 September 2026
Day 16- calligraphyThe art of beautiful handwriting.Greek, English
- chairA seat designed for one person.Greek, Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- bibliographyA list of writings or the study of books as objects.Greek, English
- knaveAn old-fashioned word for a dishonest man.Old English, Middle English, English
- tabooA prohibition, or something forbidden.Tongan, English
20 September 2026
Day 15- pterodactylA name used for certain extinct flying reptiles.Greek, English
- diamondAn exceptionally hard crystalline form of carbon.Greek, Latin, Middle French, Middle English, English
- orthographyThe conventions of spelling and writing a language.Greek, Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- prettyAttractive or pleasing in appearance.Old English, Middle English, English
- tattooA permanent design made in the skin.Tahitian, English
19 September 2026
Day 14- rhinocerosA large mammal with one or two horns on its snout.Greek, English
- crystalA solid with an ordered internal structure; especially clear quartz.Greek, Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- hippodromeA course or arena associated with horse racing.Greek, Latin, Middle French, English
- gossipInformal talk about other people’s affairs.Old English, Middle English, English
- tycoonA wealthy and powerful business figure.Japanese, English
16 September 2026
Day 11- democracyA system of government involving rule by the people.Greek, Late Latin, Middle French, English
- anchorA device used to hold a vessel in place.Greek, Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- monarchyGovernment headed by a monarch.Greek, Late Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- starveTo suffer or die from a lack of food.Old English, Middle English, English
- mammothAn extinct elephant; also something enormous.Russian, English
15 September 2026
Day 10- geologyThe study of Earth and its physical history.Greek, New Latin, English
- bishopA senior officeholder in some Christian churches.Greek, Late Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- geographyThe study and description of places on Earth.Greek, English
- houndA dog, especially one used for hunting.Old English, Middle English, English
- tundraA cold, largely treeless region.Kildin Sami, English
13 September 2026
Day 8- telescopeAn instrument for observing distant objects.Greek, New Latin, English
- paperA sheet material used for writing and wrapping.Greek, Latin, Anglo‑French, Middle English, English
- thermometerAn instrument for measuring temperature.Greek, French, English
- deerAn animal such as a stag or doe.Old English, Middle English, English
- yogurtA food made by fermenting milk.Turkish, English
9 September 2026
Day 4- companionSomeone who accompanies or spends time with you.Latin, Old French, English
- beefThe meat of cattle.Latin, Old French, Middle English, English
- telephoneA device for speaking with someone far away.Greek, French, English
- villainAn evildoer, especially in a story.Latin, Old French, English
- safariAn expedition, especially to observe wildlife.Arabic, English
6 September 2026
Day 1- windowAn opening that lets the outside in.Old Norse, Middle English, English
- schoolA place for teaching and learning.Greek, Latin, Old English, Middle English, English
- helicopterAn aircraft lifted by rotating blades.Greek, French, English
- sillyFoolish or lacking good sense.Old English, Middle English, English
- algebraMathematics in which letters stand for quantities.Arabic, Medieval Latin, English