It's time for fun with words!
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weaktwosA.Word.A.Day--epigamic
This week's theme: porcine words to mark the Chinese new year.
epigamic (ep-i-GAM-ik) adjective
Of or relating to a trait or behavior that attracts a mate.
Examples: In an animal, bright feathers or big antlers. In a human, a sports car or a big bust.
[From Greek epigamos (marriageable), from epi- (upon) + gamos (marriage).]
"The change from the young, intellectual, epigamic Jays, to the more diplomatically sophisticated Hendersons also reflected a sharp change in Washington lifestyle." Peter D. Carr; It Occurred to Me; Trafford Publishing; 2006.
It actually sounds too much like "epidemic" for my comfort. If I ever get into rhyming poetry, I'll have to make a note of using epigamic and epidemic.
This week's theme: porcine words to mark the Chinese new year.
epigamic (ep-i-GAM-ik) adjective
Of or relating to a trait or behavior that attracts a mate.
Examples: In an animal, bright feathers or big antlers. In a human, a sports car or a big bust.
[From Greek epigamos (marriageable), from epi- (upon) + gamos (marriage).]
"The change from the young, intellectual, epigamic Jays, to the more diplomatically sophisticated Hendersons also reflected a sharp change in Washington lifestyle." Peter D. Carr; It Occurred to Me; Trafford Publishing; 2006.
It actually sounds too much like "epidemic" for my comfort. If I ever get into rhyming poetry, I'll have to make a note of using epigamic and epidemic.
