Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2009/June

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horseshoe n

The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse. A U-shaped piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes. The U shape of a horseshoe. (bodybuilding, slang) A well-developed set of triceps brachii muscles

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majordomo n

The head servant or official in a wealthy household; a leading servant or butler. (chiefly US) Any overseer, organizer, or person in command

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mortmain n

The perpetual, inalienable possession of lands by a corporation or non-personal entity such as a church. (figuratively) A strong and inalienable possession

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rosette n

An imitation of a rose by means of ribbon or other material, used especially as a badge. (architecture) An ornament in the form of a rose or roundel. (botany) One or more whorls of leaves, clustered tightly at the base of a plant

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aiglet n

A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier

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