There are so many things we see everyday but when you want to explain it you end up using a whole sentence. Like the foam appears at the top of the beer in a glass; do you know that the foam also has a name? It’s called barm.
There are many things we use or see everyday but don’t know they have a name. Actually, we don’t care about to know these little things. Isn’t it easy to use just a word to describe something instead of using a whole sentence? So, today enrich your vocabulary with some new words.
Aglet
The plastic things on the ends of the shoelaces have their own name. They are known as Aglets. The aglet keeps the fibres of the lace or cord from unravelling.
Agraffe
The wired cage that holds the cork of a bottle of champagne is known as Agraffe. It is there to prevent the cork from emerging under the pressure of the carbonated contents. The wired cage is also called Muselet.
Aphthong
When you pronounce the word knee, the letter “K” is silent. This silent letter or letters in a word when pronouncing is called Aphthong.
Armscye
Have you ever wondered the hole between your shirt and its sleeve has a name? Typically, it is known as armhole but the proper name is Armscye.
Barm
People call the foam which appears at the top of the beer in a glass, the beer head or collar. But the foam has a name. It is actually called Barm. Barm refers only to foam that collects on fermented alcoholic beverages.
Box tent
Ever thought what is the small plastic table-like thing in the middle of a pizza box? It’s called Box tent. It is there to prevent the lid from touching the pizza.
Caruncula
Each and every part of our body has a name. The small triangular bump on the inside corner of each eye is called Caruncula.
Cornicione
At the time of eating pizza, we just concentrate on eating. But you know the raised outer rim of your favourite pizza has a name. It’s called Cornicione.
Crapulence
You feel crapulence after eating too much at the party. Don’t know the word crapulence? Well, Crapulence is the sick feeling you get after eating or drinking too much.
Ferrule
The metal part that separates the wooden part of a pencil from the eraser is known as Ferrule. Actually, ferrules are any small metal or plastic rings used to fasten or conjoin objects.
Glabella
The smooth area between your eyebrows is called Glabella.
Griffonage
This is the most annoying thing, especially for a teacher. Griffonage is the type of handwriting which is not readable.
Keeper
Keeper refers to the loop on a belt that keeps the end in place after it has passed through the buckle.
Lemniscate
The actual name of the infinity symbol is Lemniscate. The word is derived from the Latin word for “ribbon” as the “infinity” or “figure of 8” symbol is known for its curvature.
Lunule
You may call the white, crescent-shaped top part of your nail as tips. But it is actually known as Lunule. The word is derived from “lunar” as the nail segments are shaped like a crescent moon.
Muntin
Many windows are separated into segments by wood or metal strips. Those strips are called Muntins.
Nurdle
Do you know the 1” strip of toothpaste you applied to a toothbrush each morning and night also have a name? It’s called Nurdle.
Petrichor
We love the soothing smell of soil after rainfall. This natural scent has a name. It’s called Petrichor.
Philtrum
The groove area between your nose and above your upper lip is called Philtrum. The human philtrum is bordered by ridges. It is known in medicine as the infranasal depression but it serves no apparent function.
Phosphenes
When we close our eyes usually we just see black. But if we close our eyes very tightly we experience the sensation of seeing the bright light. These lights are known as Phosphenes.
Punt
Have you noticed the indent at the bottom of a wine bottle? It is known as the Punt. Historically, glassblowers put the punts there to make sure the bottle could stand upright and there wasn’t a sharp point of glass on the bottom. It is also believed that it helps the bottle to be stronger and endure pressure.
Purlicue
The space between your index finger and thumb is known as Purlicue. The word is also used as a flourish and curl at the end of a handwritten word.
Rasceta
The wrinkling and creases on the inside of our wrist are called Rasceta.
Tittle
No, it’s not called dot over the lowercase of i and j. The dot has a particular name. It’s called Tittle.
Zarf
Generally, we call the cardboard cylinder the Starbucks provide you when ordering a hot drink the cup-holder or a sleeve. But next time when you order a coffee use the proper term of the cardboard cylinder. It’s known as Zarf.
