Wednesday's Word of the Week: Pedometer Definition: an instrument for estimating the distance traveled on foot by recording the number of steps taken. Where I Heard It: This is another one that my brother threw my direction when I asked for help in picking this weeks word. He didn't tell me why he chose it … Continue reading Pedometer
Wednesday's Word of the Week: Spoon Definition: an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food. Where I Heard It: This is another one that my brother threw my direction when I asked for help in picking this weeks word. No clue … Continue reading Spoon
Wednesday's Word of the Week: Kumquat Definition: edible, orange-like fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. Though the citrus fruit resembles an orange in shape and color, it's actually quite small—about the size of an olive Where I Heard It: This is another one that my brother threw my direction when I asked for help … Continue reading Kumquat
Wednesday's Word of the Week: Paediatry Definition: the branch of Medicine that focuses on Children. Where I Heard It: most of my family work in and around the medical world (I am so squeemish, I don't know how they cope) so I have grown up around the term, especially as my mum works in a … Continue reading Paediatry
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