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[uh-rij-uh-nl] / əˈrɪdʒ ə nl /




NOUN
person who is eccentric
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Founded in North Carolina in 1937, the brand made a name for itself selling its Original Glazed doughnuts and soon gained a loyal fan base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Original music and sound design by Hannis Brown.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Original equipment makers like Apple, HP Inc., and Dell Technologies have all pointed to how memory shortages have boosted costs.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Dexter: Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will be starring in the role of 007, with the game's main villain, Bawma, being played by US singer Lenny Kravitz.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“We both work a lot, but we go to services at the Original Church of God when we can.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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