English to English Dictionary

Glengarry

A traditional Scottish cap made of thick wool, usually decorated with a toorie on top and ribbons hanging down the back, worn traditionally as part of Scottish highland dress.

Globus Hystericus

A sensation of having a lump or tight foreign body in the throat, often linked to emotional stress or anxiety, with no actual physical obstruction present.

Glossal

Relating to, situated near, or affecting the tongue.

Glossography

The study or description of glosses, particularly in the context of language and linguistics.

Glottocentrism

The ethnocentric belief that one's own language is superior to others or the normative standard against which all other languages should be measured.

Glout

To look sullen, glowr, or pout; to express displeasure through facial expression.

Glycerinate

To treat, combine, or impregnate with glycerin or a glycerol compound.

Glyoxaline

An older, historical chemical name for imidazole, a five-membered heterocyclic compound containing two nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 3.

Gnomon

The projecting piece of a sundial that casts the shadow.

God from the Machine

A plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly resolved by an unexpected and unlikely occurrence.

God-botherer

A derogatory or facetious term for a very religious person, especially one who is outspoken or zealous in their beliefs.

Goldarn

Used as a mild oath for emphasis or to express annoyance or exasperation.