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febrifugal The first part of this word is from an originally Latin word, and the second part is an English combining form. An adjective. Mitigating or removing fever. Aspirin is well known for its analgesic and febrifugal properties.

referendum This word is from Latin. A noun. The principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed upon or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative. By referendum Clay County raised the minimum age for … Continue reading →

schnauzer This word is from an originally German word. A noun. A dog of a breed of terriers that have a long head with small ears and heavy eyebrows, mustache, and beard and a wiry coat of pepper-and-salt, black, or … Continue reading →

feldsher This word is from a  German-derived Russian word. A noun. A practiioner of medicine in certain east European countries and especially Russia without the full training or status of a qualified doctor; especially:  an assistant to a physician especially … Continue reading →

Hominy This word is probably of Algonquian origin. A noun. Kernels of hulled corn with the germ removed and either whole or ground. For breakfast the hotel offered griddle cakes, hominy, and scrambled eggs.