Yew
Quick Detail: An evergreen tree known for dark needles and long life.
Harbor Lexicon
A living collection of strange, spectral, and story-soaked terms from across Skeleton Harbor. Browse by letter or dive into a word to learn more.
Yield
Quick Detail: To give way, produce, or allow something to happen.
Category: Action & Change
Orgin: Old English
Yoke
Quick Detail: A device that binds two things together.
Category: Structure & Symbolism
Orgin: Old English
Yoke-fell
Quick Detail: A heavy exhaustion, as if burdened by a weight.
Category: Body & Condition
Orgin: Old English (compound/archaic)
Yonder
Quick Detail: At a distance, but within sight.
Category: Location & Distance
Orgin: Old English
Yonderly
Quick Detail: Distant in mind; dreamy or slightly distracted.
Category: Mind & Mood
Orgin: English (regional/archaic)
Zeal
Quick Detail: Intense enthusiasm or devoted energy.
Category: Emotion & Drive
Orgin: Greek
Zealous
Quick Detail: Showing strong enthusiasm or devotion.
Category: Emotion & Character
Orgin: Greek
Zenith
Quick Detail: The highest point or peak of something.
Category: Position & Degree
Orgin: Arabic via Old French
Zephyr
Quick Detail: A light, gentle breeze.
Category: Weather & Air
Orgin: Greek
Zest
Quick Detail: Lively energy or keen enjoyment.
Category: Emotion & Vitality
Orgin: French
Zestful
Quick Detail: Full of lively energy and eager enjoyment.
Category: Mood & Vitality
Orgin: Latin via French