Thoroughly nice words

Peyote · Post by **Peyote** » 25 Jul 2008, 3:25pm

Stephen Fry once said his favourite word was "plinth", it is a good one!

I quite like "falafal" and "alabaster" too. Oh yes, and "periodical"!

edited to add - I just googled falafal and it looks like it could be spelt falafel. Either way, its the pronunciation that counts!

Dee Jay · Post by **Dee Jay** » 25 Jul 2008, 4:20pm

Peyote wrote:
Stephen Fry once said his favourite word was "plinth", it is a good one!

I think he must like words which begin 'plin ..' as his favourite philosopher/doctor/ancient Greek seems to be Pliny the Elder!

I quite like "falafal" and "alabaster" too. Oh yes, and "periodical"!

edited to add - I just googled falafal and it looks like it could be spelt falafel. Either way, its the pronunciation that counts!

Hmmm Love falafel. To eat. s'it's OK, as a word, too, I guess!

ferrit worrier · Post by **ferrit worrier** » 25 Jul 2008, 7:24pm

butyl mercaptan, sounds nice, BUT, it smells somthing diabolical.

ferrit worrier · Post by **ferrit worrier** » 25 Jul 2008, 7:27pm

just found another one

"Fouter" (scotish)

Grant · Post by **Grant** » 25 Jul 2008, 7:35pm

Some more:

- Galapagos
- Machu picchu
- Glaikit (pronounced glay-kit)
- Speug (pronounced sp-yug)[/i]

WillPhelps14 · Post by **WillPhelps14** » 25 Jul 2008, 7:47pm

Newmanultramicroscopicsilicoavolcanoeconeiosis, world's longest word

ferrit worrier · Post by **ferrit worrier** » 25 Jul 2008, 8:09pm

WillPhelps14 wrote:Newmanultramicroscopicsilicoavolcanoeconeiosis, world's longest word

isn't that somthing to do with miners?

Google dosn't like it and neither does Ask.

does it start Pne?

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 25 Jul 2008, 8:18pm

ferrit worrier wrote:
WillPhelps14 wrote:Newmanultramicroscopicsilicoavolcanoeconeiosis, world's longest word

isn't that somthing to do with miners?

Google dosn't like it and neither does Ask.

does it start Pne?

Do you mean Pneumoconiosis?its a disease caused by inhaling abrasive coal dust.
Also Silicosis which is caused by inhaling silica found in stone (they're the bits that glint in the sun)
Neither of which are a favoured word for me (an ex miner).
Though as an ex miner I did (when I was a miner) like the word cobbler,which was a slang word for end of shift.

ferrit worrier · Post by **ferrit worrier** » 25 Jul 2008, 8:53pm

reohn2 wrote:
ferrit worrier wrote:
WillPhelps14 wrote:Newmanultramicroscopicsilicoavolcanoeconeiosis, world's longest word

isn't that somthing to do with miners?

Google dosn't like it and neither does Ask.

does it start Pne?

Do you mean Pneumoconiosis?its a disease caused by inhaling abrasive coal dust.
Also Silicosis which is caused by inhaling silica found in stone (they're the bits that glint in the sun)
Neither of which are a favoured word for me (an ex miner).
Though as an ex miner I did (when I was a miner) like the word cobbler,which was a slang word for end of shift.

Yes I think it was somthing like that but I think Pneumoconiosis is a shortend version of the full medical term, but I'll stand correcting on it.

BTW I'm underground on Sunday at Alderley Edge - Coppermine, this is a hobby and I take my hat off to you professionals

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 25 Jul 2008, 9:03pm

ferrit worrier wrote:
reohn2 wrote:
ferrit worrier wrote:
WillPhelps14 wrote:Newmanultramicroscopicsilicoavolcanoeconeiosis, world's longest word

isn't that somthing to do with miners?

Google dosn't like it and neither does Ask.

does it start Pne?

Do you mean Pneumoconiosis?its a disease caused by inhaling abrasive coal dust.
Also Silicosis which is caused by inhaling silica found in stone (they're the bits that glint in the sun)
Neither of which are a favoured word for me (an ex miner).
Though as an ex miner I did (when I was a miner) like the word cobbler,which was a slang word for end of shift.

Yes I think it was somthing like that but I think Pneumoconiosis is a shortend version of the full medical term, but I'll stand correcting on it.

BTW I'm underground on Sunday at Alderley Edge - Coppermine, this is a hobby and I take my hat off to you professionals

Pneumoconiosis is the full and correct name.

Please don't take you hat off whilst underground, its not safe! cP:0)

BTW I haven't been underground (in a coalmine that is) for over 23yrs I'm happy to say.

Basil W Bloke · Post by **Basil W Bloke** » 26 Jul 2008, 1:18am

Standpipe

and

Cyclist
I know that seems a bit predictable, but I really love the word as a sound, not just for what it means. I love what goes on in one's mouth as it is enunciated.

IGMC :oops:

ferrit worrier · Post by **ferrit worrier** » 26 Jul 2008, 8:34am

reohn2 wrote:
ferrit worrier wrote:
reohn2 wrote:
ferrit worrier wrote:
WillPhelps14 wrote:Newmanultramicroscopicsilicoavolcanoeconeiosis, world's longest word

isn't that somthing to do with miners?

Google dosn't like it and neither does Ask.

does it start Pne?

Do you mean Pneumoconiosis?its a disease caused by inhaling abrasive coal dust.
Also Silicosis which is caused by inhaling silica found in stone (they're the bits that glint in the sun)
Neither of which are a favoured word for me (an ex miner).
Though as an ex miner I did (when I was a miner) like the word cobbler,which was a slang word for end of shift.

Yes I think it was somthing like that but I think Pneumoconiosis is a shortend version of the full medical term, but I'll stand correcting on it.

BTW I'm underground on Sunday at Alderley Edge - Coppermine, this is a hobby and I take my hat off to you professionals

Pneumoconiosis is the full and correct name.

Please don't take you hat off whilst underground, its not safe! cP:0)

BTW I haven't been underground (in a coalmine that is) for over 23yrs I'm happy to say.

I'll try "Cobblers" out on the lads on Sunday :lol:

stoobs · Post by **stoobs** » 26 Jul 2008, 3:04pm

Unipannierists :wink:

Deviants

Post by **ncutler** » 26 Jul 2008, 4:42pm

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 26 Jul 2008, 4:44pm

ncutler wrote:yo