RANCIDLY

Etymology

Adverb

rancidly (comparative more rancidly, superlative most rancidly)

In a rancid manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Ran"cid*ly, adv.

Definition: In a rancid manner.

RANCID

Ran"cid, a. Etym: [L. rancidus, fr. rancere to be rancid or rank.]

Definition: Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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