a collection of wonderful things - i

In celebration of my impending birthday, I present to all you imaginary readers this week's collection of wonderful things. Enjoy.



ef·flu·ence /ˈɛfluəns/ [ef-loo-uhns]
-noun
1. the action or process of flowing out; efflux.
2. something that flows out; emanation.


abecedarian
(ey'-bee-see-dair'-ee-un) adj. 1a: of or relating to the alphabet. b: alphabetically arranged. 2: rudimentary.


pule
(pyool) v.i. to whine or whimper.


gribble
(grib'-ul) n. a small marine isopod crustacean (Limnoria lignorum or L. terebrans) that destroys submerged timber.