Meaning of words

This Brazilian Portuguese word in English means “running your fingers through the hair of someone you love.” The word cafuné, is a peculiar gem that is part of a group of unique words that are unable…

Some people don't understand my love for books and language, but to me words are some of the most important things we have. Words are beautiful, because they represent beautiful, powerful things. If you can hear a word and see it's meaning appear right there in front of you, that's something magical. If you can use a word to convey something you can't quite explain, that's a connection. These words do that.

Lost in your emotions and don't have the right words to say? Here are 126 rare words with beautiful meanings to help explain how you feel.

As a linguist, I gotta say, dictionaries are hella interesting, not just because of the obscure etymologies or weird words you can find in them, but because of the rare and unheard of meanings that ordinary everyday words can have.

As you get older, you realize the importance of family over all else. Older people tell you that – and then one day – you’re 28, and it’s true. And it’s the realest th…

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Dictionaries are usually good at explaining things, but when it comes to language that we can all relate to, they sometimes leave us high and dry. This Instagram account is here to be honest with us about what our favourite words really mean.