HELLION

hellion, heller, devil

(noun) a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man); “he chased the young hellions out of his yard”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hellion (plural hellions)

an unruly, rowdy or mischievous person

an evil person

the larva of the dobsonfly

Adjective

hellion (not comparable)

cursed, ill-fated

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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