Have you ever looked at something and wondered if it has a name? Well, it probably does. There are many unusual things in the world that have specific names that most people have never heard of. Here are 48 examples of things that you never knew had a name.
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Aglet: The small plastic or metal tube at the end of a shoelace that makes it easier to thread through the eyelet.
Ferrule: The metal or plastic ring that holds the eraser on the end of a pencil.
Whirlpool: The vortex of water that forms when water is drained from a sink or bathtub.
Petrichor: The earthy smell that accompanies rainfall after a long period of dry weather.
Columella: The column-like structure that separates the nostrils in some animals, such as pigs and sheep.
Grawlix: The typographical symbols used in comic strips to represent swear words or obscenities.
Tittle: The small dot above a lowercase "i" or "j".
Barm: The foam or froth that forms on the top of fermenting beer or other liquids.
Glabella: The smooth area of skin between the eyebrows and above the nose.
Tragus: The small piece of cartilage in front of the ear canal.
Zarf: The cardboard or paper sleeve that goes around a hot beverage cup to protect your hand from heat.
Hypnagogia: The state of transition between wakefulness and sleep, characterized by vivid hallucinations and often associated with lucid dreaming.
Planisphere: A rotating star chart used to locate celestial objects in the night sky.
Xystus: A covered walkway or portico in ancient Greek and Roman architecture.
Ferrule: The metal or plastic ring that holds the bristles of a paintbrush together.
Nurdle: A small, pellet-shaped piece of plastic used in the manufacturing of plastic products.
Philtrum: The vertical groove between the nose and the upper lip.
Purlicue: The space between your thumb and index finger.
Cachet: The mark or seal on an official document indicating its authenticity.
Nape: The back of the neck.
Wamble: The feeling of nausea or queasiness in the stomach.
Heliolatry: The worship of the sun as a deity.
Limerence: The state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person.
Glottis: The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx.
Tephra: The material ejected from a volcano during an eruption, including ash, pumice, and other debris.
Cantle: The raised portion at the back of a saddle that supports the rider's back.
Nurdle: A small, pellet-shaped piece of plastic used in the manufacturing of plastic products.
Peristalsis: The wave-like contractions of the muscles in the digestive tract that propel food through the system.
Spraints: The droppings of otters, which are often used to mark their territory.
Quincunx: An arrangement of five objects in a square or rectangle, with one in the center and the others at the corners.
Pedicel: The stalk that attaches a flower to a plant.
Calque: A word or phrase borrowed from another language and translated literally.
Fascine: A bundle of sticks used to reinforce embankments or fortifications.
Punt: A flat-bottomed boat used for navigating shallow water.
Punt: A type of kick in football where the ball is dropped and kicked before it hits the ground.
Midriff: The area of the body between the chest and the waist.
Frass: The excrement or droppings of insects, especially those that bore into wood
Agastopia: The admiration or fascination with a particular part of someone's body, especially their eyes.
Ossicle: One of the three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations.
Nibling: A gender-neutral term for a nephew or niece.
Blatherskite: A person who talks at great length without making much sense.
Lunule: The white, crescent-shaped area at the base of the fingernail.
Sillage: The trail of scent left behind by a person wearing perfume or cologne.
Cupola: A small dome-shaped structure on top of a roof or ceiling, often used for ventilation or to provide natural light.
Chevelure: A head of long, flowing hair.
Glaikit: A Scottish term meaning foolish or clueless.
Vermiculation: The wavy, worm-like pattern often seen in architectural details or decorative arts.
Vermiculate: To make or decorate with a wavy, worm-like pattern.