Word archive
Every word played on Etymo, with where it came from. A word appears here the day after it is played.
Anglo-French
21 words- cherryA small stone fruit, or the tree that bears it.
- cottonA soft plant fibre spun into thread and cloth.
- coyShyly reserved or reluctant to reveal something.
- crownA head ornament used as a sign of rank or rule.
- emeraldA green gemstone.
- falconA swift bird of prey.
- hierarchyAn arrangement of people or things in ranks.
- ivoryThe hard material composing animal tusks.
- marbleA stone used in buildings and sculpture, often polished.
- mortgageA loan secured against property.
- ointmentA salve applied to the skin.
- onionAn edible bulb with a strong flavor.
- orangeA citrus fruit; also the name of a colour.
- paperA sheet material used for writing and wrapping.
- peachA soft, juicy stone fruit.
- pedigreeA record of ancestry.
- poisonA substance that can injure or kill through its chemical action.
- riceA cereal grain commonly cooked as food.
- saffronA spice obtained from crocus flowers.
- sugarA sweet substance used to sweeten food and drink.
- vinegarA fermented liquid used to season or preserve food.
Arabic
12 words- algebraMathematics in which letters stand for quantities.
- apricotA small orange-coloured stone fruit.
- cottonA soft plant fibre spun into thread and cloth.
- giraffeA long-necked African mammal with a patterned coat.
- julepA sweet drink, often a mint cocktail today.
- orangeA citrus fruit; also the name of a colour.
- safariAn expedition, especially to observe wildlife.
- saffronA spice obtained from crocus flowers.
- sherbetA sweet chilled preparation; its form varies by region.
- spinachA plant whose green leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
- sugarA sweet substance used to sweeten food and drink.
- tariffA list of charges, or a duty charged on goods.
Catalan
1 wordCzech
1 wordDutch
1 wordEarly French
1 wordEarly Modern English
1 wordEnglish and Latin
1 wordFinnish
1 wordFormation
1 wordFrench
10 words- balletA theatrical form of dance.
- chiffonA light, sheer fabric.
- cravatA cloth worn around the neck.
- disasterA catastrophic or deeply unfortunate event.
- helicopterAn aircraft lifted by rotating blades.
- hieroglyphA character in a picture-based writing system.
- prestigeHigh standing or influence in other people's eyes.
- pseudonymAn assumed name used instead of one’s ordinary name.
- telephoneA device for speaking with someone far away.
- thermometerAn instrument for measuring temperature.
German
6 wordsGreek
67 words- acronymAn abbreviation that can be read as a word, such as NATO.
- acropolisThe elevated fortified part of an ancient Greek city.
- anarchyAn absence of governing authority; also a political ideal.
- anchorA device used to hold a vessel in place.
- anemometerAn instrument used to take weather measurements.
- antipodeA place on the opposite side of the globe; an exact opposite.
- aristocracyAn elite social class, or government by that class.
- autobiographyA written account of the author's own life.
- autopsyAn examination of a body after death.
- barometerAn instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
- bibliographyA list of writings or the study of books as objects.
- biologyThe scientific study of living things.
- bishopA senior officeholder in some Christian churches.
- butterA dairy food made by churning cream.
- calligraphyThe art of beautiful handwriting.
- carrotA vegetable commonly grown for its orange root.
- chairA seat designed for one person.
- chamberA room or enclosed space.
- cinnamonAn aromatic spice made from tree bark.
- cosmopolitanInternational in outlook or made up of people from many places.
- crystalA solid with an ordered internal structure; especially clear quartz.
- cuminAn aromatic spice made from small seeds.
- demagogueA political leader who appeals to emotion and prejudice.
- democracyA system of government involving rule by the people.
- diamondAn exceptionally hard crystalline form of carbon.
- dinosaurA member of the great reptile group that includes the birds.
- emeraldA green gemstone.
- endoscopeAn instrument used to examine parts of the body.
- etymologyThe study of words’ origins and development.
- geographyThe study and description of places on Earth.
- geologyThe study of Earth and its physical history.
- gingerAn aromatic plant whose underground stem is used as a spice.
- helicopterAn aircraft lifted by rotating blades.
- hierarchyAn arrangement of people or things in ranks.
- hieroglyphA character in a picture-based writing system.
- hippodromeA course or arena associated with horse racing.
- hippopotamusA large African mammal that spends much of its time in water.
- hydrophobiaAn aversion to water; also a historical name associated with rabies.
- marbleA stone used in buildings and sculpture, often polished.
- metropolisA major city or principal urban centre.
- microscopeAn instrument that makes tiny details visible.
- misanthropeSomeone who dislikes or distrusts humankind.
- monarchyGovernment headed by a monarch.
- necropolisA large burial ground, especially an ancient one.
- octopusA marine mollusc with eight arms.
- orthodoxConforming to established beliefs or practices.
- orthographyThe conventions of spelling and writing a language.
- paperA sheet material used for writing and wrapping.
- pentagonA polygon with five sides and five angles.
- pepperA sharp-tasting spice, such as black pepper.
- philanthropyConcern for human welfare, often expressed through giving.
- philosophyInquiry into knowledge, existence, value, and reasoning.
- photographAn image made by recording light.
- polyglotSomeone who knows several languages.
- polygonA closed plane figure with straight sides.
- pseudonymAn assumed name used instead of one’s ordinary name.
- psychologyThe study of mind and behaviour.
- pterodactylA name used for certain extinct flying reptiles.
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.
- rhinocerosA large mammal with one or two horns on its snout.
- rhododendronA flowering shrub or tree with showy clusters of blossoms.
- sarcophagusA stone coffin, often carved or decorated.
- schoolA place for teaching and learning.
- telephoneA device for speaking with someone far away.
- telescopeAn instrument for observing distant objects.
- thermometerAn instrument for measuring temperature.
- treasureA collection of valuable things.
Hindi
1 wordHindi and Urdu
1 wordIcelandic
1 wordItalian
7 words- balletA theatrical form of dance.
- carnivalA public celebration or festival.
- caviarSalted fish roe served as a food.
- disasterA catastrophic or deeply unfortunate event.
- giraffeA long-necked African mammal with a patterned coat.
- tariffA list of charges, or a duty charged on goods.
- umbrellaA portable folding cover used against rain or sun.
Japanese
7 words- karaokeSinging along to a recorded instrumental track.
- karateA martial art using strikes and kicks.
- kimonoA long, wide-sleeved robe secured with a sash.
- origamiThe art of folding paper into shapes.
- sushiA dish based on vinegared rice with various accompaniments.
- tsunamiA series of large waves caused by displaced water.
- tycoonA wealthy and powerful business figure.
Kildin Sami
1 wordLate Greek
1 wordLate Latin
24 words- aristocracyAn elite social class, or government by that class.
- bishopA senior officeholder in some Christian churches.
- carrotA vegetable commonly grown for its orange root.
- chamberA room or enclosed space.
- cherryA small stone fruit, or the tree that bears it.
- companionSomeone who accompanies or spends time with you.
- copperA reddish metal used in wiring and other goods.
- democracyA system of government involving rule by the people.
- diamondAn exceptionally hard crystalline form of carbon.
- falconA swift bird of prey.
- hieroglyphA character in a picture-based writing system.
- hippopotamusA large African mammal that spends much of its time in water.
- hydrophobiaAn aversion to water; also a historical name associated with rabies.
- kitchenA room or area used for preparing food.
- monarchyGovernment headed by a monarch.
- necropolisA large burial ground, especially an ancient one.
- orthodoxConforming to established beliefs or practices.
- peachA soft, juicy stone fruit.
- philanthropyConcern for human welfare, often expressed through giving.
- pioneerSomeone who opens a new field of activity or development.
- polygonA closed plane figure with straight sides.
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.
- streetA road in a town or city.
- umbrellaA portable folding cover used against rain or sun.
Latin
62 words- alligatorA large aquatic reptile with a broad snout.
- anchorA device used to hold a vessel in place.
- antipodeA place on the opposite side of the globe; an exact opposite.
- aqueductA channel or structure that carries water.
- artificialMade by humans; sometimes imitation or insincere.
- beefThe meat of cattle.
- butterA dairy food made by churning cream.
- candidateSomeone seeking an office or position.
- centripetalAn adjective used for a direction in motion.
- chairA seat designed for one person.
- chamberA room or enclosed space.
- cherryA small stone fruit, or the tree that bears it.
- cinnamonAn aromatic spice made from tree bark.
- circumferenceThe length of a circular boundary.
- circumspectAn adjective describing a cautious approach.
- companionSomeone who accompanies or spends time with you.
- copperA reddish metal used in wiring and other goods.
- coyShyly reserved or reluctant to reveal something.
- crownA head ornament used as a sign of rank or rule.
- crystalA solid with an ordered internal structure; especially clear quartz.
- cuminAn aromatic spice made from small seeds.
- damsonA small dark plum.
- diamondAn exceptionally hard crystalline form of carbon.
- eagerKeen to do or experience something.
- emeraldA green gemstone.
- etymologyThe study of words’ origins and development.
- feebleLacking strength or effectiveness.
- gingerAn aromatic plant whose underground stem is used as a spice.
- herbivoreA term used to classify an animal by its diet.
- hippodromeA course or arena associated with horse racing.
- interregnumA temporary gap in leadership or normal control.
- ivoryThe hard material composing animal tusks.
- manufactureTo make goods, often using machinery.
- marbleA stone used in buildings and sculpture, often polished.
- mosquitoA small flying insect familiar for its bites.
- multilingualAn adjective describing language use.
- muscleBody tissue that contracts to create movement.
- nervousAnxious or easily unsettled.
- nicePleasant, agreeable, or kind.
- ointmentA salve applied to the skin.
- onionAn edible bulb with a strong flavor.
- orthographyThe conventions of spelling and writing a language.
- paperA sheet material used for writing and wrapping.
- pavilionA tent or a sheltered building used for gatherings or recreation.
- peachA soft, juicy stone fruit.
- pepperA sharp-tasting spice, such as black pepper.
- philosophyInquiry into knowledge, existence, value, and reasoning.
- pillowA soft support for the head when resting.
- poisonA substance that can injure or kill through its chemical action.
- porcupineA rodent with sharp protective quills.
- prestigeHigh standing or influence in other people's eyes.
- quaintAttractively unusual or old-fashioned.
- rhododendronA flowering shrub or tree with showy clusters of blossoms.
- rivalSomeone competing for the same thing.
- sarcophagusA stone coffin, often carved or decorated.
- schoolA place for teaching and learning.
- streetA road in a town or city.
- treasureA collection of valuable things.
- umbrellaA portable folding cover used against rain or sun.
- vanillaA flavouring obtained from the pods of an orchid.
- villainAn evildoer, especially in a story.
- vivisectionA term for an invasive research practice involving animals.
Medieval Latin
11 words- algebraMathematics in which letters stand for quantities.
- anarchyAn absence of governing authority; also a political ideal.
- gingerAn aromatic plant whose underground stem is used as a spice.
- hierarchyAn arrangement of people or things in ranks.
- ivoryThe hard material composing animal tusks.
- julepA sweet drink, often a mint cocktail today.
- pioneerSomeone who opens a new field of activity or development.
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.
- saffronA spice obtained from crocus flowers.
- spinachA plant whose green leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
- villainAn evildoer, especially in a story.
Mexican Spanish
2 wordsMiddle English
98 words- anchorA device used to hold a vessel in place.
- antipodeA place on the opposite side of the globe; an exact opposite.
- awfulExtremely bad or unpleasant.
- barnA farm building used for storage or shelter.
- beefThe meat of cattle.
- belfryA tower or chamber that houses bells.
- biscuitA baked food: a crisp snack or a small soft bread, depending on usage.
- bishopA senior officeholder in some Christian churches.
- bonfireA large fire built outdoors.
- bridegroomA man who is about to marry or has just married.
- butterA dairy food made by churning cream.
- buxomFull-figured; historically also lively or hearty.
- chairA seat designed for one person.
- chamberA room or enclosed space.
- cherryA small stone fruit, or the tree that bears it.
- chiffonA light, sheer fabric.
- cinnamonAn aromatic spice made from tree bark.
- circumferenceThe length of a circular boundary.
- circumspectAn adjective describing a cautious approach.
- cloudA visible mass of droplets or ice particles in the sky.
- clueSomething that helps solve a mystery.
- copperA reddish metal used in wiring and other goods.
- cottonA soft plant fibre spun into thread and cloth.
- coyShyly reserved or reluctant to reveal something.
- crownA head ornament used as a sign of rank or rule.
- crystalA solid with an ordered internal structure; especially clear quartz.
- cuminAn aromatic spice made from small seeds.
- daisyA flower with a central disk and a ring of petals.
- damsonA small dark plum.
- deerAn animal such as a stag or doe.
- diamondAn exceptionally hard crystalline form of carbon.
- doomAn unavoidable destructive fate.
- eagerKeen to do or experience something.
- emeraldA green gemstone.
- etymologyThe study of words’ origins and development.
- falconA swift bird of prey.
- feebleLacking strength or effectiveness.
- fondAffectionate, or having a strong liking.
- garlicA pungent bulb used to flavour food.
- gospelThe Christian message, or something accepted as unquestionable truth.
- gossipInformal talk about other people’s affairs.
- hierarchyAn arrangement of people or things in ranks.
- holidayA day of celebration or freedom from ordinary work.
- houndA dog, especially one used for hunting.
- husbandA male partner in a marriage.
- hussyAn insulting term directed at a woman.
- hydrophobiaAn aversion to water; also a historical name associated with rabies.
- ivoryThe hard material composing animal tusks.
- julepA sweet drink, often a mint cocktail today.
- kitchenA room or area used for preparing food.
- knaveAn old-fashioned word for a dishonest man.
- lewdObscene or indecent.
- lordA title associated with rank or authority.
- marbleA stone used in buildings and sculpture, often polished.
- mermaidA legendary creature with a woman's upper body and a fish's tail.
- midwifeA person who assists in childbirth.
- monarchyGovernment headed by a monarch.
- mortgageA loan secured against property.
- naughtyMischievous or badly behaved.
- nervousAnxious or easily unsettled.
- nicePleasant, agreeable, or kind.
- nicknameAn extra or familiar name for someone or something.
- nostrilOne of the paired openings used in breathing.
- ointmentA salve applied to the skin.
- onionAn edible bulb with a strong flavor.
- orangeA citrus fruit; also the name of a colour.
- orthodoxConforming to established beliefs or practices.
- orthographyThe conventions of spelling and writing a language.
- paperA sheet material used for writing and wrapping.
- pavilionA tent or a sheltered building used for gatherings or recreation.
- peachA soft, juicy stone fruit.
- pedigreeA record of ancestry.
- pepperA sharp-tasting spice, such as black pepper.
- philosophyInquiry into knowledge, existence, value, and reasoning.
- pillowA soft support for the head when resting.
- poisonA substance that can injure or kill through its chemical action.
- porcupineA rodent with sharp protective quills.
- prettyAttractive or pleasing in appearance.
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.
- quaintAttractively unusual or old-fashioned.
- riceA cereal grain commonly cooked as food.
- sadUnhappy or sorrowful.
- saffronA spice obtained from crocus flowers.
- schoolA place for teaching and learning.
- shrewdAstute; good at making practical judgments.
- sillyFoolish or lacking good sense.
- spinachA plant whose green leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
- spinsterA term associated with an unmarried woman.
- starveTo suffer or die from a lack of food.
- stewardSomeone entrusted with managing property, supplies or an organisation.
- streetA road in a town or city.
- sugarA sweet substance used to sweeten food and drink.
- taffetaA crisp fabric used in clothing and decoration.
- treasureA collection of valuable things.
- vinegarA fermented liquid used to season or preserve food.
- walnutAn edible nut enclosed in a hard, ridged shell.
- werewolfA legendary person able to transform into a wolf.
- windowAn opening that lets the outside in.
Middle French
12 words- aristocracyAn elite social class, or government by that class.
- carrotA vegetable commonly grown for its orange root.
- chiffonA light, sheer fabric.
- circumferenceThe length of a circular boundary.
- democracyA system of government involving rule by the people.
- diamondAn exceptionally hard crystalline form of carbon.
- hieroglyphA character in a picture-based writing system.
- hippodromeA course or arena associated with horse racing.
- julepA sweet drink, often a mint cocktail today.
- pioneerSomeone who opens a new field of activity or development.
- porcupineA rodent with sharp protective quills.
- prestigeHigh standing or influence in other people's eyes.
Modern Latin
2 wordsNahuatl
3 wordsNew Latin
10 words- autopsyAn examination of a body after death.
- centripetalAn adjective used for a direction in motion.
- cosmopolitanInternational in outlook or made up of people from many places.
- geologyThe study of Earth and its physical history.
- herbivoreA term used to classify an animal by its diet.
- psychologyThe study of mind and behaviour.
- rhododendronA flowering shrub or tree with showy clusters of blossoms.
- telescopeAn instrument for observing distant objects.
- tulipA bulb-grown plant with a colourful flower.
- vanillaA flavouring obtained from the pods of an orchid.
Norwegian
1 wordOld and Middle English
1 wordOld English
36 words- anchorA device used to hold a vessel in place.
- barnA farm building used for storage or shelter.
- bishopA senior officeholder in some Christian churches.
- bridegroomA man who is about to marry or has just married.
- butterA dairy food made by churning cream.
- cloudA visible mass of droplets or ice particles in the sky.
- clueSomething that helps solve a mystery.
- copperA reddish metal used in wiring and other goods.
- daisyA flower with a central disk and a ring of petals.
- deerAn animal such as a stag or doe.
- doomAn unavoidable destructive fate.
- garlicA pungent bulb used to flavour food.
- gingerAn aromatic plant whose underground stem is used as a spice.
- gospelThe Christian message, or something accepted as unquestionable truth.
- gossipInformal talk about other people’s affairs.
- holidayA day of celebration or freedom from ordinary work.
- houndA dog, especially one used for hunting.
- husbandA male partner in a marriage.
- kitchenA room or area used for preparing food.
- knaveAn old-fashioned word for a dishonest man.
- lewdObscene or indecent.
- lordA title associated with rank or authority.
- nostrilOne of the paired openings used in breathing.
- pepperA sharp-tasting spice, such as black pepper.
- pillowA soft support for the head when resting.
- prettyAttractive or pleasing in appearance.
- purseA small bag or container used for money or personal items.
- sadUnhappy or sorrowful.
- schoolA place for teaching and learning.
- shrewdAstute; good at making practical judgments.
- sillyFoolish or lacking good sense.
- starveTo suffer or die from a lack of food.
- stewardSomeone entrusted with managing property, supplies or an organisation.
- streetA road in a town or city.
- walnutAn edible nut enclosed in a hard, ridged shell.
- werewolfA legendary person able to transform into a wolf.
Old French
24 words- beefThe meat of cattle.
- belfryA tower or chamber that houses bells.
- chairA seat designed for one person.
- chamberA room or enclosed space.
- cinnamonAn aromatic spice made from tree bark.
- companionSomeone who accompanies or spends time with you.
- crystalA solid with an ordered internal structure; especially clear quartz.
- cuminAn aromatic spice made from small seeds.
- damsonA small dark plum.
- eagerKeen to do or experience something.
- etymologyThe study of words’ origins and development.
- feebleLacking strength or effectiveness.
- ivoryThe hard material composing animal tusks.
- monarchyGovernment headed by a monarch.
- nicePleasant, agreeable, or kind.
- orthographyThe conventions of spelling and writing a language.
- pavilionA tent or a sheltered building used for gatherings or recreation.
- philosophyInquiry into knowledge, existence, value, and reasoning.
- pioneerSomeone who opens a new field of activity or development.
- quaintAttractively unusual or old-fashioned.
- spinachA plant whose green leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
- taffetaA crisp fabric used in clothing and decoration.
- treasureA collection of valuable things.
- villainAn evildoer, especially in a story.
Old Italian
4 wordsOld Norse
3 wordsOld Occitan
1 wordPersian
6 words- julepA sweet drink, often a mint cocktail today.
- orangeA citrus fruit; also the name of a colour.
- pajamasClothes worn for sleeping or lounging.
- sherbetA sweet chilled preparation; its form varies by region.
- sugarA sweet substance used to sweeten food and drink.
- taffetaA crisp fabric used in clothing and decoration.