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Sample words: VIN, MOT, NIX, ALA, BOW, NOM, CAM, WOK, VIVE, NADA, ROLE, BAHN, CASE, CREPE, ZEST, ETUI.
English Words With Foreign Origin word list, defined
- VIN /vɪn/ · noun
- A type of wine, especially red wine, made from red or black grapes. In French, 'vin' means wine in general. Related: wine, vintage, grape, liquor.
- MOT /mɒt/ · noun
- A French word meaning 'motive' or 'reason', often used in art and design to describe the underlying idea or concept behind a work. Related: motive, reason, inspiration, impetus.
- NIX /nɪks/ · verb
- To veto or reject something, especially a bill or proposal. To cancel or abolish something. Related: veto, reject, cancel, abolish.
- ALA /ˈeɪlə/ · noun
- A wing or a winglike anatomical part or process projecting from the side of an organ or structure, such as the flared outer portion of the nostril (the ala of the nose) or the winglike lateral expansion of a bone. Related: pinna, flange, process, apophysis.
- BOW /baʊ/ (to bend; also rhymes with 'cow'); /boʊ/ (front of a ship; archery weapon) · noun & verb
- As a verb, to bend the head or body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, or submission, or to bend something into a curve. As a noun, it denotes such an act of bending, a curved shape or object (as in a bow tie or archery bow), or, pronounced /boʊ/, the forward part of a ship. Related: stoop, kneel, crouch, curtsy.
- NOM /nɒm/ · noun
- A nom is a person who travels from place to place, often without a fixed home or job. It can also refer to a person who eats at other people's homes, often without contributing to the cost. Related: vagabond, drifter, gypsy, migrant.
- CAM /kæm/ · noun
- A rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage, typically an egg-shaped or eccentric disc or cylinder, that converts rotary motion into reciprocating motion by pressing against a follower. The name of the river flowing through Cambridge, England. Related: eccentric, lug, lobe, tappet.
- WOK /wɒk/ · noun
- A large, deep pan, typically with a rounded bottom and a long handle, used for stir-frying and other cooking techniques. Related: pan, skillet, frying pan, stir-fry pan.
- VIVE /viːv/ · interjection
- An expression used to express enthusiasm, approval, or encouragement. Related: hurray, cheers, bravo.
- NADA /ˈnɑːdə/ · noun, verb
- Nada is a Spanish word that means 'nothing' or 'zero'. It can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to reject' or 'to refuse'. Related: nothing, zero, nil, nought.
- ROLE /rəʊl/ · noun, verb
- A part played by a person or thing in a particular situation; a social status or position. A person's part or function in a particular activity or organization. Related: part, function, position, status.
- CASE /keɪs/ · noun
- An instance of a particular situation or set of circumstances, especially one requiring investigation, decision, or treatment; also a legal proceeding or a container designed to hold something. Related: instance, situation, circumstance, matter.
- CREPE /kreɪp/ (US); /krɛp/ (UK) · noun
- A thin, light fabric with a wrinkled or crinkled surface; also a thin, soft pancake, typically of French origin, often folded or rolled around a filling. Related: pancake, blini, tortilla, galette.
- ZEST /zɛst/ · noun, verb
- The quality of being lively and interesting; a flavorful or aromatic extract of a fruit or vegetable, especially its outer skin or peel. To add flavor or excitement to something. Related: flavor, aroma, pizzazz, spark.
- ETUI /ˈeɪtwiː/ · noun
- A small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other small articles; a woman's small sewing or toilet case. Related: case, casket, container, receptacle.
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