Rediscovering the Enigmatic Papain: A Journey Through Taste
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Chapter 1: A Nostalgic Look at Spelling Bees
Today’s Spelling Bee features the letters C, D, H, I, N, P, and the focal letter A (all words must incorporate A). This unique combination of seven letters has made an appearance not just once, but thrice before: on January 4, 2021 (with C as the center letter), May 25, 2020 (with N as the center letter), and February 20, 2020 (with I as the center letter).
Regrettably, the Silly Little Dictionary! was not launched until January 25, 2021, causing us to miss out on these previous chances. Additionally, since we’ve been stuck in a “Blast from the past!” phase lately, we will forfeit that opportunity today as well. However, don’t fret! Our list of dords* includes a few terms we've previously explored, notably the one highlighted in blue below.
Section 1.1: Understanding Papain
So, what exactly is papain? According to Merriam-Webster, it is:
A crystallizable protease found in the juice of the unripe papaya, typically processed into a brownish powder and primarily utilized as a meat tenderizer, for chillproofing beer, and in medicine as a digestive aid.
But there’s much more to papain than just dry definitions!
Subsection 1.1.1: Papain and Hot Dogs
What connection do hot dogs have with the term papain? To uncover the answer, click on the link below before you miss out!
This trailer for "Blast from the Past" (1999) showcases a quirky take on nostalgia and culinary adventures. Discover how the film intertwines with our theme of revisiting unique flavors.
Section 1.2: The Mystery of Dord
What, you might ask, is a dord*? We challenge you to click on the link and find out!
The second trailer for "Blast from the Past" (1999) dives deeper into the concept of forgotten words and their meanings, much like our exploration of papain.
Chapter 2: A Curiosity for Created Words
If you’re intrigued by fabricated terms, take a look at the Menagerie of Made-up Morphemes, our affiliated publication that offers modern definitions for non-existent words sourced from The New York Times Spelling Bee.