(pronounced GRI-fun)
This word describes an arresting mythological creature having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. In some versions, the beast’s chest is that of an eagle as
(pronounced GRAH-meht)
Not to be confused with the lovable British claymation dog,
(pronounced GRAH-to)
Grottos (or, if you prefer, grottoes), quite simply, are cool. Though we know for a fact that they creep some people out (the word, after all, has its origins from the word “grotesque”),
More commonly referred to as GFCI, a ground-fault circuit interrupter, but you commonly hear people just use GFI. You’ve probably noticed them before (think of the little red “reset” and “test” buttons) because these devices are
(pronounced gil-LOSH or gee-YOSH – a “hard g” in both cases)
A very mellifluous noun – from the French, as you might have guessed – meaning a decorative pattern made up of multiple interlacing curved
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