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An almost daily podcast for logophiles (lovers of words), podictionary covers a new word for a minute or two in each episode, discussing etymology (word history) and related trivia. Login to Add this to your PlaylistPrimary Format : Variety Language : Unknown Also Listed as: City : Ottawa State/Province : ON Country : Canada Region : NA User Tags: User Votes: RSS Feed Website People found this Podcast Searching for: View this Podcast on a Google Map. Podcast iTunes Link Text Only listing of podictionary Podcasts Methings.com listings of podictionary Podcasts If you like this podcast, you might also like:

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