foolery, n. An instance of foolish behaviour; a foolish or ridiculous belief, action, or thing.
adespota, n.
geosmin, n.
geosmin, n. An organic compound with a strong earthy scent and flavour, produced especially by various microorganisms and largely responsible for the smell of damp soil.
nincompoopiana, n.
nincompoopiana, n. (A name for) the late 19th-cent. aesthetic movement; (more generally) the vogue for aestheticism which accompanied it.
mythomaniac, n. and adj.
mythomaniac, n. A person obsessed with or passionate about myths. Also: a person with a pathological tendency to create myths, tell lies, or exaggerate.
fontlet, n.
fontlet, n. A small source or wellspring; a little fountain.
cakelet, n.
OED Word of the Day on World Cake Day: cakelet, n. A small cake.
deliquescent, adj.
deliquescent, adj. That deliquesces; having a tendency to liquefy spontaneously by dissolving in moisture absorbed from the air.
parish pumpery, n.
parish pumpery, n. Concern with local matters exclusively, parochialism; (also) people having such concerns collectively.
buka, n.
buka, n. In Nigeria: a roadside restaurant or street stall with a seating area, selling cooked food at low prices
foolishment, n.
foolishment, n. Foolishness, silliness.
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foolery, n.
foolery, n. An instance of foolish behaviour; a foolish or ridiculous belief, action, or thing.