
I didn't have time to post this weekend so this is a 3-for-1 entry.
Sunday's funny word of the day:
gerbilFrom Wikipedia:
A Gerbil is a small mammal of the order
Rodentia. Once known simply as "desert rats", the gerbil subfamily includes about 110 species of
African,
Indian, and
Asian rodents, including sand rats and
jirds, all of which are adapted to arid habitats. Most are primarily
diurnal [1] (though some, including the common household pet, do exhibit
crepuscular behavior), and almost all are
omnivorous.
There is an exhaustive Wiki entry on gerbils but, interestingly, no mention of Richard Gere, which I'm sure he's happy about.
Saturday's funny word of the day:
bosomA personal favorite that doesn't really require a definition. Another word that is best described by other funny words, such as boobs, boobies, jugs, tatas, titties, etc. For some reason, though, bosom evokes a grandmother's uniboob, not a sexy pair of breasts.
Friday's funny word of the day:
mulchFrom Wikipedia:
In
agriculture and
gardening,
mulch is a protective cover placed over the
soil, primarily to modify the effects of the local
climate.
I have what's known as a "black thumb" -- meaning anything I try to grow immediately dies -- but, while I have never used it myself, I like the word mulch very mulch, I mean much!