Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Puce

 

Pronunciation: /pyoos/

 

Definition: (noun, adj)

 

1) a dark red or brownish purple color.

2) of a dark or brownish purple.

 

Etymology: late 18th century: from French, literally ‘flea(-color),’ from Latin pulex, pulic- .

Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Colporteur

 

Pronunciation: /ˈkälpôrdər,ˌkälpôrˈtər/

 

Definition: (noun)

 

1) a person who peddles books, newspapers, or other writings, especially bibles and religious tracts

 

Etymology: late 18th century: French, from the verb colporter, probably an alteration of comporter, from Latin comportare ‘carry with one.’