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Catch up on this week in words. | Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
Stories about questionable cruises, tipsy deer, and a ticket for KITT all contributed to the vocabulary from this week’s news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
If something is erinaceous, it has spiky, hedgehog-like qualities — or it might just be a hedgehog, plain and simple. The word might look a bit odd, but the Latin word for "hedgehog" is erinaceus, so erinaceous isn't so mysterious after all. Keep it handy for prickly subjects!
Example: The erinaceous creature curled into a tight ball of sharp spines to protect its belly.
Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this list highlights language as it’s unfolding.
