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In this post we are gonna some of the things which we use and come across daily not knowing their names. Today we will see some them I have covered approximately 70 things which we actually don't know the name of and calling it with some alternatives or words related to it.
The Box tent:
We all love eating pizzas and had anyone thought of the name of that table in the middle of a Pizza box. Well, It's called a Box Tent.
Aphthongs:
A letter or combination of letters employed in spelling a word but not pronounced. The letters "gh" in "knight" are an aphthong. we call these as silent letters so far. But, these silent letters had a name "Aphthongs"
Mondegreen:
The misinterpretation of a word or phrase that has been heard. Especially song lyrics.
Muntin:
The strip of rubber, adhesive or any material that separates the window panes from one another.
Dysania:
Clinomania or Dysania, as it is more commonly named, is the state of finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning. I think we called them as Monday morning syndrome. :P Now you know the name of it.
Lemniscate:
A lemniscate is a plane curve with a characteristic shape, consisting of two loops that meet at a central point as shown below. We call it the Infinity symbol.
Griffonage:
Doctors are notorious for "griffonage" or illegible handwriting.
The Keeper:
The loop on a belt that keeps the end of the belt in place after it has passed through the buckle.
Octothorpe:
Another term for the symbol #. The Hash sign or the Hex.
The Aglet:
Well, what do you think an aglet is? Its the small plastic coating on the tip of shoe lace.
Vocable:
A word composed of various sounds or letters without regard to its meaning.
Barm:
The Foam or Froth on a beer mug. The froth on fermenting malt liquor.
Petrichor:
The pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.
Overmorrow:
The day after tomorrow is called as the overmorrow.
Interrobang:
When you combine a question with an exclamation mark, It is called an Interrobang.
Cornicione:
Cornicione, which means, the outer most crust of a pizza, the edge or the rim.
Punt:
The bottom of the wine bottle. The dent or the hollow space under the wine bottle is called a Punt.
Nurdle:
A tiny dab or drop of the tooth paste which we used to apply to fill the empty space on our tooth brush.
The Desire Path:
A path which is made naturally or by natural means. Because its the shortest or easiest way to travel.
Collywobbles:
A feeling of fear, apprehension, or nervousness. Origin of collywobbles. In simple words the butterflies in your stomach.
Crapulence:
The feeling or sickness caused by excess in drinking or eating.
And more to come. Wanna know some more of these interesting names of the things we use daily. Please watch the video below.
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Credits:
https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/20-everyday-things-we-never-knew-had-a-name-244336.html
http://mentalfloss.com/article/63034/48-things-you-didnt-know-had-names