Patsy Collins - Words about writing and writing about words

A bluebell is a flower with a blue (except when it's white or pink, obviously) bell shaped flower. Which particular flower depends on w...

Perchance is another one of those words my dictionary claims poets are allowed to use whenever they like, but the rest of us should limit...

This post has been scheduled as I'll be at sea when it's due to go out and won't be able to do it then. I do a lot of trave...

A tassel is generally a tuft of wool, or other thread used as a decoration on cushions, scarves etc. Some plant heads or flowers are also...

Today's word of the week was suggested by Carolyn Henderson , after I used it in reply to a question she asked on Facebook – What does...

An  acanthus  is a herbaceaous plant or shrub of the genus  Acanthus . They have spiny leaves and tend to be big and noticeable. The kind ...

A hare is any member of the animal family Leporidae. They can run really fast, which is why my second shot is a bit blurry! It's al...

A muselet is the little wire cage thingy which holds the cork into a bottle of fizzy (and usually alcoholic) liquid. I know this because ...

To be on your tod means to be alone. If you're British, the chances are you knew that – but did you know the phrase originated as Coc...