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crepuscular
[ kri-puhs-kyuh-ler ]
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adjective
of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim; indistinct.
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Why Dictionary.com chose crepuscular
More about crepuscular
- Crepuscular was first recorded in 1660鈥�70.
- Crepuscular comes from the noun crepuscule, “twilight; dusk.”
- Crepuscule was first recorded around 1350鈥�1400 from the Latin word crepuscul(um), which is similar to creper, “obscure.”
EXAMPLES OF CREPUSCULAR
- During the crepuscular times of day, the sky takes on a mesmerizing blend of colors.
- The early morning mist added to the crepuscular atmosphere as we hiked through the craggy landscape.
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Why Dictionary.com chose haimish
More about haimish
- Haimish was first recorded in 1925鈥�30.
- Haimish comes from the Yiddish word heymish, which comes from the Old High German word heimisc, 鈥減ertaining to the home.鈥�
- The word home comes from before the 900s from the Old English word 丑腻尘, which is also related to the German word for home, Heim.
EXAMPLES OF HAIMISH
- The small caf茅 down the street had a haimish atmosphere that made me feel instantly at ease as soon as I walked through the door.
- With its quaint decorations and homemade dishes, the charming restaurant created a haimish dining experience that reminded me of my grandmother’s cooking.
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Why Dictionary.com chose dapple
More about dapple
- Dapple, the verb, was first recorded in 1545鈥�55.
- Dapple was probably formed from the adjective dappled, “having spots of a different shade from the background.”
- Dappled first appeared around 1350鈥�1400 and comes from Middle English.
- Dappled probably has Scandinavian roots and is similar to Old Norse depill, meaning “spot.”
EXAMPLES OF DAPPLE
- The artist used a hairbrush to dapple paint onto the canvas, creating an abstract masterpiece.
- The sunlight dappled the leaves, casting beautiful patterns on the forest floor.
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