"Thule" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Thule refers to a mythological place or island at the edge of the known world, said to be located in the far north. In Norse mythology, it was the land of the gods and the gods' dwelling place, believed to be a place of ultimate wisdom, beauty, and light.
In modern times, the term has also been used to refer to a hypothetical northernmost point of the Earth, and has been adopted by various organizations, such as the Thule Society, a German occult organization, and the Thule Futurism movement, which emphasizes the importance of spiritual connection and modern technology.
Additionally, Thule Air Base, a US military base in Greenland, was named after the mythological place.
The term has also been used in other contexts, such as in psychology, to refer to a nostalgia for a past time or a lost world.
Thuggery refers to the behavior or activity of a thug, which involves violence, intimidation, or aggression, often in a way that is brutal or unjust. Thuggery can also refer to a tendency to engage in violent or aggressive behavior, particularly in a ruthless or reckless manner.
Meaning: Rude, tough, and aggressive in appearance or behavior, often intimidating or threatening.<br><br>Example: "The thuggish look in his eyes gave me a chill."
A thugocracy is a system of government, rule, or social organization in which ruthless or violent individuals or groups control and dominate others through fear, intimidation, and physical force, rather than through legitimate authority or democratic processes.
Thujone is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the oils of several species of plants, particularly in the genus Thuja (Arborvitae) and Dictamnus.<br><br>As a neurotoxin, thujone has a convulsant and antispasmodic effect, meaning it can cause seizures and muscle spasms if ingested in large quantities. If taken in small amounts, however, it can exhibit anticonvulsant and sedative properties.<br><br>Thujone is often associated with herbal drinks and liqueurs, particularly absinthe, where it is said to have psychoactive properties and a profound impact on the human brain.<br><br>Consuming thujone has been linked to adverse health effects in the past, with reported symptoms including dizziness, confusion, and a faster than usual heart rate.<br><br>As a result, the production and sale of absinthe were banned in several countries during the early 20th century, although many of these countries have since relaxed their laws.
Thujopsis is a genus of coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae, but is more closely related to the Cypress and Juniper families, Cupressaceae ( Taxodiaceae ) than those families in the Arctostaphylos (manzanita). Thujopsis are also closely related to and are often confused with the genus Thuya ( genus Thuya).<br><br>There is only one species that is found in East Asia, primarily in Ashiko Island of the Japanese archipelago and the island of Kyushu in Western Japan. It's a small tree that grows to a hight of roughly 10 to 15 meters and can be recognized by its horizontal branching habit and conical crown.
The protruding part of the human hand at the base of the fingers, consisting of a short stout bone and a ligament.
Verb: to show disapproval or dislike by thumbing down or downwards with the hand.<br><br>Example: She thumbed through the magazine without showing interest.<br><br>Idiom: "Give someone the thumb down", meaning to vote against or reject someone or something.<br><br>Literal meaning: to move the thumb down, often used for voting or to indicate dislike.
Thumbelina is a character from a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A tiny girl, no bigger than a thumb, who is born from a flower and goes on a journey to find her true love. The term "Thumbelina" is now often used to refer to a small, delicate, or charming person.