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WriteExpress Online Rhyming Dictionary WriteExpress Online Rhyming Dictionary- Online dictionary for poetry and songwriting. Word Central Word Central- Student dictionary and rhyming dictionary online at Merriam-Webster's website. Daily Buzzword by subscription. Semantic Rhyming Dictionary Semantic Rhyming Dictionary- Rhyming dictionary and thesaurus: rhymes, near rhymes, homophones synonyms, and semantic siblings of English words. Lexical FreeNet Lexical FreeNet- Allows you to search for rhymes and relationships between words and concepts. AsifSound vs. Spelling - American Dictionary AsifSound vs. Spelling - American Dictionary- Spelling glossary indexed by its abstract grouping pronunciation (=Asifsound). AsifSound consists of 12 sound symbols. This is made f… Roger's Reference - A Complete Homonym and Homophone Dictionary Roger's Reference - A Complete Homonym and Homophone Dictionary- Dictionary of words that are phonetically identical but which have different meanings. Now includes over 5000 homo… The CMU Pronouncing Dictionary The CMU Pronouncing Dictionary- A machine-readable pronunciation dictionary for North American English that contains over 100,000 words and their transcriptions. Etymology Etymology- Word origins and links. Words with Heathen Origins in the Scriptures Words with Heathen Origins in the Scriptures- An etymological study of numerous words used in churches and Scriptures that have their origin in pagan religions. WyzAnt: Etymology WyzAnt: Etymology- Includes a searchable database of Latin and Greek roots and affixes, a free newsletter, and links to other sites. languagehat.com languagehat.com- Erudite blog on word origins and definitions, with dozens of links to dictionaries, commentaries, linguistic reference sites, and personal favorites of the author. PrefixSuffix.com PrefixSuffix.com- A reference for Greek, Latin, and other roots of the English language to help you better understand English, improve your vocabulary, score better on tests, and … Sayings and Everyday Expressions Sayings and Everyday Expressions- Your online source for the sayings and expressions you use everyday. Search for their meaning, history and origin, find sayings, expressions, phr… Dave Wilton's Etymology Page Dave Wilton's Etymology Page- Devoted to etymology of common words and slang phrases. Clichés and Expressions Origins Clichés and Expressions Origins- English language terms and expressions. A Comparative Dictionary of Indo-Aryan Languages A Comparative Dictionary of Indo-Aryan Languages- Online version of the indexes of R.L. Turner's 1962-1985 dictionary from the Digital Dictionaries of South Asia. Altaic Etymology Altaic Etymology- Online database version of the Altaic Etymological Dictionary by S. Starostin, A. Dybo and O. Mudrak. Exploring English Words Exploring English Words- Exploring English words that are derived from Latin and Greek sources with etymologies and vocabulary activities. Word and Phrase Origins Word and Phrase Origins- Directory. Part of the Internet Public Library. Describes books and web sites that might be helpful. Offers a hint on how to use an ordinary search engine… American Dialect Society American Dialect Society- A scholarly association dedicated to the study of the English language in North America. Etymologically Speaking Etymologically Speaking- A list of some curious word origins. Take Our Word for It Take Our Word for It- Weekly etymology magazine. The Phrase Finder The Phrase Finder- The meanings and origins of thousands of English phrases and sayings. Also includes a discussion forum to ask a panel questions on the meaning and origin of phr… MooT MooT- The game of grammar, semantics, and etymology. Play online the game that investigates the history and meaning of English words. Online Etymology Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary- History and evolution of more than 30,000 words, including slang and technical terms. Word Spy Word Spy- Collection of recently coined words, existing words that have enjoyed a recent Renaissance, and older words that are now being used in new ways. The Word Detective The Word Detective- Words and language in a humorous vein. The online version of The Word Detective, a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. Writ… Richard Lederer's Verbivore Richard Lederer's Verbivore- Linguistic fun from, Richard Lederer, the best-selling author of The Word Circus and the new Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay, a helpful guide for grappling wi… World Wide Words World Wide Words- Michael Quinion writes about International English from a British viewpoint. Hundreds of pages on the history, origins, evolution and idiosyncrasies of English, … Word Quests for Word Seekers Word Quests for Word Seekers- Searchable dictionary of word origins, organized in cross-referenced thematic lists by Latin and/or Greek roots. English entries are also defined. Glossary of Satellite TV and Internet Terms Glossary of Satellite TV and Internet Terms- Includes product descriptions and satellite TV installation phrases. The Superhero Dictionary The Superhero Dictionary- Each entry compares a superhero's name with its real life meaning and includes comparison pictures and pronunciations. Technical Services Department Glossary Technical Services Department Glossary- Library-related terms and jargon. Based on glossary created for the Cornell University Libraries, with terms and definitions borrowed from … NumisMedia Glossary of Numismatic Terms NumisMedia Glossary of Numismatic Terms- Over 500 terms and their definitions. Hiker's Lexicon Hiker's Lexicon- Common and uncommon technical terms, slang, abbreviations and acronyms used by hikers and backpackers. An Espresso Glossary An Espresso Glossary- Terms encountered when talking about or using espresso machines. Dictionary of Gambling Dictionary of Gambling- Terms covering gambling, casino games, and the sports on which money is bet. Glossary for the Modern Soap Maker Glossary for the Modern Soap Maker- A collection of soap making terms, definitions and acronyms. Perfumery Glossary Perfumery Glossary- Collection of terms for fragrances, cosmetics, and their ingredients. Pueblo Pottery Pueblo Pottery- Glossary of Pueblo-specific and general related pottery vocabulary. Jargon Scout Jargon Scout- Trendy internet jargon. No longer updated; last update was June 2001. Silicon Valley Slang Silicon Valley Slang- Technical terms and expressions commonly used in Silicon Valley. Dictionary of Financial Scam Terms Dictionary of Financial Scam Terms- A guide to financial terms as distorted by con artists to defraud victims. PCGS Coin Collecting Glossary PCGS Coin Collecting Glossary- Terms and slang of the rare coin market. 1960s Slang 1960s Slang- Collection of some slang words used in the 1960's. Whisky glossary Whisky glossary- Small glossary of whisky and general distilling terms with diagrams. Cat Dictionary Cat Dictionary- Lynne Marie Stockman's collection of terms relating to cats. Fins' Aquarium Glossary Fins' Aquarium Glossary- Vocabulary relating to aquariums. Speleological and Caving Terms Speleological and Caving Terms- Australian Speleological Federation glossary of speleological and caving terms with references to related literature. Natural History Terms Natural History Terms- Glossary of terms used by practicing biologists and paleontologists in various fields.