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Weird names for common things

A list by myth.

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perambulator - baby carriage
parasol - umbrella
cravat - tie
portmanteau - suitcase
chanticleer - rooster
expectorate - spit
osculation - a kiss
mastication - chew
micturition - to urinate

chanticleer has been listed 16 times with 2 comments
expectorate has been listed 19 times with 2 comments
osculation has been listed 14 times with 2 comments
mastication has been listed 12 times with 0 comments
micturition has been listed 10 times with 0 comments
portmanteau has been listed 194 times with 13 comments
cravat has been listed 23 times with 3 comments
parasol has been listed 22 times with 2 comments
perambulator has been listed 6 times with 2 comments

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11 months ago yarb said:
Osculation.
11 months ago rolig said:
Micturition.
11 months ago dontcry said:
Maceration
11 months ago marky said:
Mastication

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