Word of the Day

Lacustrine


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Lacustrine is an adjective that means related to lakes.

The latin word lacus (LAH coos) means lake. Our word of the day is a variation on this which is often used in writing about nature. Here’s an example:

The lacustrine environment was serene enough to make me forget about the big city. I’d rather spend an hour at a lake than at a midtown cafe any day.

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