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- ovation, n.2 12 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: ovation, n.2 The process of laying eggs. Also: the time during which hens lay eggs; a clutch of eggs
- side-glass, v. 13 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: side-glass, v. To gaze at (a person) amorously or flirtatiously through the side window of a carriage
- nonplus, n. and adj. 14 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: nonplus, n. A state in which no more can be said or done; inability to proceed in speech or action; a state of perplexity or puzzlement; a standstill
- scotopia, n. 15 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: scotopia, n. Vision in conditions of low light, spec. when the eye is adapted to such conditions; dark-adapted vision; night vision
- discumb, v. 16 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: discumb, v. To recline, esp. at a table when dining
- Omega point, n. 17 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: Omega point, n. In Theology: a hypothesized end to evolutionary development in which all sentient life will converge into a supreme consciousness
- morceau de musée, n. 18 September 2018, 4:00OED Word of the Day: morceau de musée, n. A museum piece; something of sufficient quality or rarity to be preserved in a museum
- ovation, n.2 12 September 2018, 4:00
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