CHIHUAHUA
A very small dog breed known for a compact body, large upright ears, and either a short or long coat.
Other meanings and uses
- The breed name can modify nouns in phrases such as “Chihuahua puppy” or “Chihuahua mix.”
Definitions of the day · 2026-09-28
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LEMON
A yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice and a strongly fragrant rind, widely used for flavoring food and drinks.
Other meanings and uses
- A pale or vivid yellow color resembling the fruit’s peel.
- Informally, a defective or persistently troublesome product, especially a vehicle.
VIPER
A venomous snake from a group whose members typically have long, hinged fangs used to inject venom.
Other meanings and uses
- Figuratively, a spiteful, treacherous, or malicious person.
BAMBOO
A group of tall grasses with hard, jointed, often hollow stems that grow rapidly in many climates.
Other meanings and uses
- The strong plant material used to make furniture, flooring, tools, and household objects.
CELERY
A cultivated green vegetable whose crisp leafstalks are eaten raw or cooked and have a distinctive flavor.
Other meanings and uses
- The leaves and seeds may also be used to add celery flavor to foods.
TABASCO
A pungent hot sauce made with red peppers, vinegar, and salt and used in small amounts to season food.
Other meanings and uses
- A type of hot red pepper used in making pepper sauces.
- A state in southeastern Mexico on the Gulf of Mexico.
ARKANSANS
The plural noun for people who live in, come from, or are otherwise associated with Arkansas.
Other meanings and uses
- The corresponding singular form is “Arkansan” when referring to one person.
DURANGO
A state in northwestern Mexico whose capital is officially named Victoria de Durango.
Other meanings and uses
- The shortened name Durango is also commonly used for the state capital.
SPRINGING
The act or process of jumping, leaping, or moving suddenly and energetically from a position.
Other meanings and uses
- Arising, originating, or developing from a particular source.
- Releasing something suddenly, as when springing a trap or surprise.
CHARGER
A device that supplies electrical energy to restore power to a battery or battery-operated product.
Other meanings and uses
- A person or thing that rushes forward or makes a charge.
- Historically or literarily, a horse ridden in battle.
HORSERADISH
A plant with a large pungent root that is grated or processed to produce a sharp-tasting food seasoning.
Other meanings and uses
- The prepared seasoning made from the grated root, sometimes blended into a creamy mixture.
WHEAT
A cereal plant cultivated for grain that is milled into flour for bread, pasta, cakes, and other foods.
Other meanings and uses
- The harvested grain of the wheat plant before or after milling.
- A light brown or golden color resembling ripe grain.
POSSESSES
Has or owns something, or holds it as property, an attribute, a right, or a personal quality.
Other meanings and uses
- Controls or strongly influences someone, especially in figurative descriptions.
- The third-person singular present form of the verb “possess.”
MIGNONETTE
A fragrant flowering herb of the genus Reseda, traditionally valued for its small, sweet-smelling blossoms.
Other meanings and uses
- The word may refer collectively to mignonette plants or their flowers.
CORN
In North American usage, a tall cereal plant that produces ears bearing rows of edible yellow or white kernels.
Other meanings and uses
- The kernels of that plant, eaten as a vegetable or processed into meal and other products.
- In broader British usage, the chief cereal crop of a region, such as wheat or oats.
- A small, hardened area of thickened skin, commonly found on a toe or foot.
CHALLENGER
A person, team, or organization that competes against a current holder, favorite, or established participant.
Other meanings and uses
- Anyone or anything that questions, contests, or opposes an existing claim or position.