bosky
A word with Middle English roots, which is used to describe the abundance of nature, bosky is defined as having abundant trees or shrubs. (via wordsnquotes)
Tag: words
psithurism
(noun) A word with Ancient Greek origins, psithurism is defined as the rustling whispers of the trees in a windy, autumn day, or the melodic swooshes from the leaves on the ground.
- etyomology: psithuros = whispering
(via jardindefruits)
latin word of the day: nemoricultrix, forest-haunting, she that dwells in the woods
latin quotes + their translations, p. I
ancient greek word of the day: συναστρέω (sunastreō), to be born under the same star
ancient greek word of the day: χρυσόπτερος (chrysopteros), with wings of gold
Today I’ve learnt that there’s a word in italian
(”solare”)
to describe a person who brights the room, who is warm and good and cheerful and worries about others and I think is so cute??? I love it
words for a storybook love.
- ensorcel — v. enchant; fascinate.
- gloaming — n. twilight; dusk.
- rampant — adj. unbridled.
- resplendence — n. an unbelievably majestic quality.
- yonder — n. the far distance.
- raconteur — n. a person skilled in telling stories.
- selcouth — adj. unfamiliar; marvelous.
- litany — n. prayer.
amaranthine
(æm əˈræn θɪn, adjective) 1. A rare and ancient word, amaranthine is defined as an eternal, undying and immortal beauty, particularly that of a flower. 2. a purplish-red color. (via thomasshelbys)
perhaps one day we will meet again: two stars colliding for a second time, recognizing pieces of ourselves we left behind in each other.
persephone's corner 