DEFINITION: This word refers to the festival held in San Carlos, known for its vibrant floral motifs and celebration of the Visayan tradition of tattooing. ETYMOLOGY: This word is a blend of two: ...

DEFINITION: A known form of black magic or witchcraft in the Visayan region. This involves a sorcerer, known as a "mambabarang", who commands insects and other creatures to cause harm or illness.

Few words can do what “lurid” does. It may be a short word, but it packs color, mood and moral judgment in five letters. It’s color gone wrong; it’s fascination turned morbid. The word “lurid” dazzles ...

On the second Monday of October, the historic Alamo's official X account posted two messages: one wishing its followers a happy Columbus Day, and another recognizing Indigenous people. "Today, we ...

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There are words that come in with a whimper and go out with a bang. The word “tempestuous” is one of those words that describes the former — it crashes like waves against a shore and brings in a storm ...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . On the second Monday of October, the historic Alamo’s official X account ...