Aholehole

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This is a Hawaiian word for a small silvery fish found in tropical waters.

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Aktashite

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Named for a village in Russia, aktashite is a term for a rare mineral composed of arsenic, copper, and mercury.

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Bastinado

Bastinado
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A Spanish word for thrashing or caning the feet, which dates back to the sixteenth century.

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Biche

Biche
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Far from a derogatory term, this French word means doe.

Clatterfart

Clatterfart
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A Tudor dictionary from 1552 defines this word as someone who is a gossip or a blabbermouth.

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Coque

Coque
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This French word means seashell.

Dik-Dik

Dik-Dik
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This is the word for a small antelope from Africa that’s known for its elongated snout.

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Fahrt

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Haboob

Haboob
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An Arabic word for a violent sandstorm in the desert.

Pakapoo

Pakapoo
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A Chinese term for a lottery that was popular in the nineteenth century.

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