word contest thru 3/13

There seem to be many here who like to play with words - so I would like to mention a contest that runs through this Friday on wordsmith.org.

Their theme this week is 15 letter words. The contest is to come up with a 15 letter definition.

Here is their example from Monday:
Today's 15-letter word infundibuliform can be defined in exactly 15 letters as "shaped as a funnel". For the other four words this week, can you likewise provide definitions that are exactly 15 letters each? We'll select four winning definitions, one for each of the words. Winners will receive their choice of an autographed copy of a book by Anu Garg. Send your definitions to (contest at wordsmith.org) by Friday (replace at with @).

SO for Wednesday -

Today's word is:
A.Word.A.Day
with Anu Garg
lepidopterology

PRONUNCIATION:
(lep-i-dop-tuh-ROL-uh-jee)

MEANING:
noun: The study of butterflies and moths.

Submit your answers by email to: [email protected]

Have fun!

 

There will be a new word tomorrow and another one on Friday!

 

Today's is a good one -

email your 15 letter definition to [email protected]

Good idea hyo... I forgot about Friday the 13th!
mathematicaster


PRONUNCIATION:
(math-uh-mat-KAS-tuhr)

MEANING:
noun: A minor or incompetent mathematician.


ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin mathematicus, from Greek mathematikos, from mathanein (to learn) + -aster (a pejorative suffix).