TORTICOLLIS

torticollis, wryneck

(noun) an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

torticollis (uncountable)

A medical condition in which the neck muscles contract, causing the neck to twist or jerk.

Synonyms

• wryneck

Source: Wiktionary


Tor`ti*col"lis, n. Etym: [F. toricolis; L. torquere, tortum, to twist + collum the neck.] (Med.)

Definition: See Wryneck.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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