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NEOLOGISM

a new word, usage, or expression

The meaning of the word neologism is a new word, usage, or expression.

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WordMeaning
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
schemea plan or program of action
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary