The Worship of Words

In my epeolatric obsession with the English language i present to you
a few neat and fantastic words...
Because being a word enthusiast is better than making people into lampshades.


Xanthodant (noun)
1. someone with yellow teeth, such as smoker or coffee-drinker.
2. Having yellow teeth

Palaver (noun)
1. A conference or discussion.
2. Profuse and idle talk; chatter.
3. Persuasive talk; flattery

Clyster (verb)
1. To adminster an enema

Gurry (noun)
1. Medical waste from dissecting rooms. Also, fishing or whaling refuse.

Gambrinous (noun, adjective)
1. A mythical Flemish king, the reputed inventor of beer.
2. Meaning full of beer
[Alternative spelling Gambrinus]

and last but not least (for now anyway)

Adnascentia (noun)
1. Root-like branches that sprout into the earth from a plant's stem.
2. Tree roots exposed through loose sod or wet soil.
[in circulation 1706 -1731]