List of All Articles with Tag 'language'

There are plenty of obscure English words you can turn to when the current dictionary just isn't cutting it.

Vocal fry describes a specific sound quality caused by the movement of the vocal folds—and it’s nothing new.

The world is heating up, and things are often on fire—literally. As we do what we can to squelch the flames, check out some old and obscure words people of the past used when they wanted to talk about all things fire.

‘For Pete’s sake’ originated around the early 20th century, but the Pete in question may have lived long before that.

A vast vocabulary of words have been invented, borrowed, and accumulated over the centuries to describe almost every color and shade imaginable.

Provides an overview of the Bahamas, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.

An overview of the media in Niger, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

Provides an overview of Georgia, including key events and facts about this country in the Caucasus.

An overview of the media in Abkhazia, including links to broadcasters and a newspaper.

Provides an overview of South Ossetia, including key facts about this breakaway Georgian territory.

Provides an overview of Abkhazia, including key facts about this breakaway Georgian territory.

Provides an overview of Ingushetia, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.