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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 23 2025 : 6:29:12 PM
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| I was going through my badge book and came up with an idea. Mama hen likes it so I hope everyone else does as well! To earn the beginner level of the farmgirl grammar badge (under the each other section) you need to pick a word of the day and write down it's meaning, for 2 weeks. I thought it would be fun to post the word and it's meaning here and then after 2 weeks (or 14 posts if we can't get on every day) a different person could take over. That way every one that wants to can earn the badge. What do you think? |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2970 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2025 : 6:30:25 PM
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| Sounds fun! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10226 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4679 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4679 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2025 : 7:37:57 PM
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| I think it is great Heathe. Thank you. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean. Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2025 : 04:01:52 AM
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ostensible adjective | ah-STEN-suh-bul
Ostensible is used to describe something that seems or is said to be true or real, but is possibly not true or real. In other words, it is plausible rather than demonstrably true or real.
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~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1258 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1258 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2025 : 05:14:42 AM
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| I like that idea, sounds fun! |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
53 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
53 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2025 : 09:37:56 AM
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| Great idea! I had this badge queued up too; let me know when your time is up and I can take a turn. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1300 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1300 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2025 : 7:51:35 PM
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| Fun idea! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen! Haha |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2025 : 03:13:11 AM
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travail noun | truh-VAIL
Travail is a formal word, usually used in plural, that refers to a difficult experience or situation. |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2025 : 6:00:27 PM
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mavourneen noun
[ muh-voor-neen ]
darling or dear
I have a feeling if I said "hey mavourneen" someone would think I'm saying "hey, good morning!" At least that's the first thing that popped in my head when I said it out loud :) |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4679 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4679 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2025 : 09:03:57 AM
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| Crazy different words Heather. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean. Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2025 : 09:33:04 AM
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I like this word! Sounds fun :) |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 09:10:46 AM
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| Lol, Heather! Great words! The first thing that popped into my mind was hey wolverine! If I heard movourneen. Funny, it doesn't even come up on my spellchecker. I love flumadiddle! Soundslike a clean swear word, lol |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 11:34:08 AM
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gloaming
[gloh-ming ] noun
twilight or dusk
I like the explanation given better than the definition:
Gloaming is the poetic term for twilight, when the sun dips below the horizon and the world turns dusky. Its an Old English word that's perfect for capturing the romance of a fading sunset. |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1258 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1258 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 3:16:45 PM
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| Thanks Heather, Ive heard that word in a song but wasnt quite sure what it meant. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4679 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4679 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 3:20:11 PM
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| I believe the Gloaming is my favorite word so far. Thank you Heather for all the wonderful words. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean. Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
53 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
53 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 3:39:34 PM
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Gloaming conjures Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky for me even though I don't think he ever used it there, it would fit in so well among the gyres and gimbles!
Same as Wanda on hearing "mavourneen" used in a song; Finnegan's Wake by Dropkick Murphys which was my introduction to "brogue" (Irish/Scottish accent or a shoe from the same region), "hod" (v-shaped trough on a pole for carrying bricks, mortar, or coal), "craythur" (slang for whiskey), and "shillelagh" (walking stick or cudgel). |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 5:59:45 PM
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| I just youtubed Finnegan's wake and didn't catch mavourneen until I saw the lyrics below the video. It's going to take a couple times of listing to it to catch on to the accent LOL! |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 6:41:19 PM
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A word from my notebook I love is
Dendrophile-"A dendrophile is someone who loves trees and forests, deriving joy and peace from being surrounded by them. The term is derived from the Greek words "dendron" (tree) and "phile" (lover), according to a post on Instagram. It captures the profound connection and admiration one can feel towards trees and wooded areas,"
That would SO be me.
I have a lot of nature, artsy and spiritual words that I've collected because they are unique. Love them |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
53 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
53 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2025 : 7:37:17 PM
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Dianna, have you heard of Shinrin-yoku? (aka forest bathing... don't worry, you keep your clothes on!) It is wonderful when disconnected ancient cultures arrive at similar ideas; like they're tapping into some deep truth.
And Heather, I agree that DK Murphys are unintelligible without subtitles! |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2025 : 02:37:06 AM
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I may have been guilty of this a time or two :)
Forest bathing sounds interesting! |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10226 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10226 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2025 : 03:40:20 AM
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I am surprised that 3 of these words are actually familiar to me. Gloaming, from a song, dendophile and boondoggle. I was sure I wouldn't know any of them.
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2025 : 08:58:24 AM
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| Christine! Its in my book and actually I do quite a bit of that myself! I RELISH the moments! Great word!! :D |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2025 : 09:04:26 AM
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Another favorite, just newly learned but have always felt this is
Frondesence
Frondescence is a noun that describes the leafage or foliage of a plant. It can also refer to the time or period when a plant is putting forth its leaves.
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The word comes from the Latin verb "frondescere," which means "to become leafy, put forth leaves,"
Every spring I gaze out over the trees and marvel at the beauty of the different greens that show, the new leaves! Green is one of my favorite colors so funny how spring green can make my heart flutter! ;)
In spring, the frondesence of the deciduous trees ia a breath taking sight to behold! ( not as breathtaking as fall but still) |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1621 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2025 : 1:56:58 PM
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amaranthine
[ am-uh-ran-thin ] adjective
unfading or everlasting
"Amaranthine means "everlasting," connected to the mythical amaranth flower that never wilts. With Greek roots, this word symbolizes something unfading"
This one sounds poetic to me. I don't read much poetry though - maybe that's why I've never heard this word before :) |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1258 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1258 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2025 : 3:00:15 PM
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| Heather I have heard of the flower but not this word. Plus I did not know the flower never wilts. This one is my favorite so far, and it does sound poetic. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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