Word for today is
Tulipomania
means
widespread obsession with tulips, especially of highly prized varieties, as those of a streaked, variegated, or unusual color.
Tulipomania is derived from tulip, which derives from the Turkish word tülbent meaning “turban” (for the flower’s likeness), and the combining form -mania, which is used to indicate extreme and transient enthusiasm for that specified by the initial element.
Word for today is Neume means any of various symbols representing from one to four notes, used in the musical notation of the Middle Ages but now employed solely in the notation of Gregorian chant in the liturgical books of the Roman Catholic Church. The word originated from Medieval Latin neuma group of notes sung on one breath,…
Word for today is Zenith a highest point or state, culmination Zenith originated from the Middle English cenith, which in turn is traced back to Old Spanish zenit. Tenzing Norgay reached the zenith of Mount Everest.
Pollotarian means A pollotarian is someone who will not eat the flesh of any red meat mammals but does include chicken, turkey, and other poultry. They may or may not also exclude fish, seafood or products like eggs and dairy from their diet. Reasons for exclusion vary from taste preferences to ethical issues. Many pollotarians buy their…
Today’s word is Befriend means to make friends or become friendly with; act as a friend to; help; aid: to befriend the poor and the weak. Upon this my benevolent friend thought that here was a grand opportunity to befriend me. ~ Redburn. His First Voyage Herman Melville
Ahimsa means Is the art of not inflicting violence (himsa) on another living creature. This is the first of the five precepts of Buddhism and a major principle of Jainism. The word is derived from the Sanskrit root hiṃs – to strike; hiṃsā is injury or harm, a-hiṃsā is the opposite of this, i.e. cause…
Jalousie means window blind It is related to jealousy (envy) because of people peeking into others’ affairs.
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