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/ ˈhaɪræks /
Noun
A small, thickset, herbivorous mammal native to Africa and the Middle East.
Origin: Greek
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  1. Hyrax / ˈhaɪræks / Noun Origin: Greek

    A small, thickset, herbivorous mammal native to Africa and the Middle East.

  2. Icehouse / ˈaɪsˌhaʊs / Noun Origin: English

    A building for storing ice.

  3. Ideate / ˈaɪdiˌeɪt / Verb Origin: Greek

    To form an idea or conceive a thought.

  4. If / ɪf / Conjunction Origin: Old English

    On the condition or supposition that.

  5. Imageable / ˈɪmɪdʒəbl / Adjective Origin: English (from image)

    Capable of being imagined or forming an image.

  6. Impofo / ɪmˈpoʊfoʊ / Noun Origin: Zulu

    A South African word for the eland antelope.

  7. Indexical / ɪnˈdɛksɪkəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Relating to or serving as an index or sign.

  8. Inflatable / ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl / Adjective Origin: Latin

    Capable of being inflated.

  9. Inn / ɪn / Noun Origin: Old English

    A public house providing food, drink, and lodging for travelers.

  10. Intrait / ˈɪntrɛt} / Noun Origin: French

    A quality or characteristic that is inherent in something. (Rare)

  11. Irrelevance / ɪˈrɛləvəns / Noun Origin: Latin

    The state of having no connection with something.

  12. Issuer / ˈɪʃuər / Noun Origin: Old French

    A person or entity that issues something.

  13. Jacamar / ˈdʒækəˌmɑr / Noun Origin: Tupi

    A tropical American bird with a long bill and iridescent plumage.

  14. Jainism / ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm / Noun Origin: Sanskrit

    An ancient religion of India emphasizing non-violence and asceticism.

  15. Janua / ˈdʒænjuə / Noun Origin: Latin

    A door or entrance; often used in anatomical contexts for an opening.

  16. Jasperware / ˈdʒæspərˌwɛər / Noun Origin: English (from Jasper + ware)

    A type of unglazed stoneware developed by Wedgwood, typically white figures on a colored background.

  17. Jeepney / ˈdʒiːpni / Noun Origin: Philippine English (from jeep + jitney)

    A public utility vehicle in the Philippines, originally made from converted U.S. military jeeps.

  18. Jeopardise / ˈdʒɛpərˌdaɪz / Verb Origin: English (from jeopard)

    To put into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

  19. Jewelcraft / ˈdʒuːəlˌkræft / Noun Origin: English (from jewel + craft)

    The art or skill of making jewelry.

  20. Jiggler / ˈdʒɪɡələr / Noun Origin: English

    One who jiggles or a tool used to pick locks.

  21. Joel / dʒoʊl / Noun Origin: Hebrew

    A masculine given name.

  22. Jonah / ˈdʒoʊnə / Noun Origin: Hebrew

    A masculine given name; a person or thing that brings bad luck.

  23. Jounce / dʒaʊns / Verb Origin: English

    To jolt or bounce.

  24. Jug / ˈdʒʌɡ / Noun Origin: Middle English

    A container for liquid, typically with a handle and a narrow neck.

  25. Juliet / ˈdʒuːliət / Proper Noun Origin: Latin (diminutive of Julia)

    A female given name; a character in Shakespeare's play.

  26. Jungian / ˈjʊŋɡiən / Adjective Origin: German (from Carl Jung)

    Relating to or characteristic of the psychological theories of Carl Jung.

  27. Justest / ˈdʒʌstɪst / Adjective Origin: English

    Most just or fair.

  28. Kalon / ˈkæˌlɒn / Noun Origin: Greek

    Beauty that is more than skin-deep; ideal moral and physical beauty.

  29. Kart / kɑːrt / Noun Origin: Dutch

    A small, low, two- or four-wheeled vehicle for transporting goods, or a lightweight racing car.

  30. Kebbuck / ˈkɛbək / Noun Origin: Scottish

    A whole cheese, especially one made from ewe's milk.

  31. Kelson / ˈkɛlsən / Noun Origin: Low German

    A structural timber or metal plate fastened above the keel of a ship for added strength.

  32. Kerflop / kərˈflɑp / Noun Origin: Onomatopoeia

    A soft thud or flop.

  33. Keymaker / ˈkiˌmeɪkər / Noun Origin: Old English

    A person or machine that makes keys.

  34. Kiddish / ˈkɪdɪʃ / Adjective Origin: English (from kid)

    Childish or immature.

  35. Kilnwork / ˈkɪlnˌwɜrk / Noun Origin: English (compound)

    Work done in a kiln, such as firing pottery.

  36. Kinesthesia / ˌkɪnɪsˈθiːʒə / Noun Origin: Greek

    The perception of body movement.

  37. Kinless / ˈkɪnləs / Adjective Origin: Old English

    Without family or relatives.

  38. Kitchenware / ˈkɪtʃɪnwɛr / Noun Origin: English (compound)

    Utensils and appliances used in a kitchen.

  39. Kneader / ˈniːdər / Noun Origin: Old English

    A person or machine that kneads.

  40. Knish / knɪʃ / Noun Origin: Yiddish

    A baked or fried dumpling often filled with mashed potatoes or other ingredients.

  41. Kodak / ˈkoʊˌdæk / Noun Origin: English (coined name)

    A brand name for cameras and photographic film.

  42. Kuchen / ˈkuːkən / Noun Origin: German

    A type of German cake, often made with fruit or nuts.

  43. Laborer / ˈleɪbərər / Noun Origin: Latin

    A person who does manual work, especially agricultural work.

  44. Lag / læɡ / verb Origin: Old Norse

    To fall behind or fail to keep up.

  45. Lanai / ləˈnaɪ / noun Origin: Hawaiian

    A veranda or roofed patio, often furnished and used as a living room.

  46. Laptopper / ˈlæpˌtɒpər / Noun Origin: English

    A person who uses a laptop computer.

  47. Lasque / læsk / Noun Origin: French

    A flat, thin piece of a gem, especially a diamond, often with one side polished.

  48. Laura / ˈlɔːrə / Proper Noun Origin: Latin

    A female given name, meaning laurel.

  49. Leafcup / ˈliːfˌkʌp / Noun Origin: English

    A cup-shaped structure formed by the base of a leaf or leaves, sometimes enclosing a flower or fruit.

  50. Lebhaft / ˈleɪbhɑːft / Adjective (Musical direction) Origin: German

    Lively; brisk (used as a musical direction).

  51. Leporid / ˈlɛpərɪd / Noun or Adjective Origin: Latin (leporis 'hare')

    (Noun) A mammal of the family Leporidae (hares and rabbits); (adj) relating to this family.

  52. Levi / ˈlivaɪ / Proper Noun Origin: Hebrew

    A biblical name; one of Jacob's sons, ancestor of the Levites.

  53. Ligand / ˈlɪgənd / noun Origin: Latin

    An ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding.

  54. Limpkin / ˈlɪmpkɪn / Noun Origin: English

    A large wading bird found in wetlands of the Americas.

  55. Liter / ˈliːtər / Noun Origin: French

    A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters.

  56. Loadstone / ˈloʊdˌstoʊn / Noun Origin: Old English

    A naturally magnetized piece of mineral magnetite, acting as a magnet.

  57. Logia / ˈloʊdʒiə / Noun Origin: Greek

    A collection of sayings, especially of Jesus.

  58. Lorcha / ˈlɔrʧə / Noun Origin: Portuguese

    A type of sailing vessel originating from China.

  59. Loup / luːp / Noun Origin: French

    A small, short, thick piece of wood or metal used for various purposes.

  60. Luau / ˈluːˌaʊ / Noun Origin: Hawaiian

    A traditional Hawaiian feast or party.

  61. Lunchbox / ˈlʌntʃˌbɑks / Noun Origin: English

    A container for carrying a packed lunch.

  62. Lynn / lɪn / Proper Noun Origin: Celtic

    A female given name; also, a common place name element meaning 'lake' or 'pool'.

  63. Mach / mɑk / Noun Origin: Austrian

    The ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound, often used as a unit of speed.

  64. Maduro / məˈdʊəroʊ / Adjective Origin: Spanish

    A dark, mature cigar wrapper leaf.

  65. Mailboxer / ˈmeɪlˌbɑːksər / Noun Origin: English

    A person who checks a mailbox (less common, potentially a niche term).

  66. Mambo / ˈmɑːmboʊ / Noun Origin: Spanish

    A Latin American dance resembling the rumba.

  67. Manpower / ˈmænˌpaʊər / Noun Origin: English

    The number of people working or available for work.

  68. Marge / mɑːrdʒ / Noun Origin: English (shortening of Margarine or Margaret)

    Informal short for margarine; or, a female given name.

  69. Matelot / ˈmætəˌloʊ / Noun Origin: French

    A French sailor.

  70. Mayan / ˈmaɪən / Adjective Origin: English

    Relating to the Maya people or their language.

  71. Medalet / ˈmɛdəˌlɛt / Noun Origin: English

    A small medal.

  72. Melic / ˈmɛlɪk / adjective Origin: Greek

    Pertaining to or suitable for singing; lyrical.

  73. Merengue / məˈrɛŋ.ɡeɪ / noun Origin: Spanish

    A Caribbean style of dance and music, or a dessert topping made from egg whites and sugar.

  74. Micah / ˈmaɪ.kə / noun Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

    A book in the Old Testament, or a male given name.

  75. Milacre / ˈmɪlˌeɪkər / Noun Origin: English

    An agricultural unit of land area, perhaps one thousandth of an acre.

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