Is Snape a real word?

No, snape is not in the scrabble dictionary.

What does Snape mean in Latin?

Severus Snape: Severus means “strict” or “harsh” in Latin.

What is the meaning of Dumbledore?

bumblebee
“Dumbledore” is an old English word meaning bumblebee. Because Albus Dumbledore is very fond of music, I always imagined him as sort of humming to himself a lot.

What Quidditch means?

/ (ˈkwɪdɪtʃ) / noun. an imaginary game in which players fly on broomsticks.

What is the nape of the neck?

Definition of nape : the back of the neck.

What does Sempra mean?

continuously
Sectumsempra Sectum is the passive participle of the Latin verb “seco,” which means “severed.” Sempra is derived from the Latin word “semper,” which means “continuously.” Quite literally, it is used to continuously slash at a victim. Gruesome.

Is lumos a real word?

Sister spells Lumos and Nox give light and take it away, respectively. Lumos could well come from the 19th-century Latin word ‘lumen’, which simply means ‘light’. Adding the Latin suffix ‘os’ means to ‘have something’: to have light, in this instance. Nox is Latin for ‘night’, but is also rooted in Greek mythology.

Is horcrux a real word?

According to series author J.K. Rowling, the invented term Horcrux has no specific etymology, although fans have created their own largely based on the word’s resemblance to the Latin crux, or “cross.” Rowling writes that it was devised by the random “transposition of syllables” during a brainstorming session.

What does Draco Malfoy mean in Latin?

Draco Malfoy By no means a dramatic coincidence, Draco’s first name is Latin for a terrifying beast that spits fire – or, more specifically, a dragon. You may have noticed that Draco’s name is also part of the Hogwarts school motto: ‘Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus’ – which means ‘Never tickle a sleeping dragon’.

Is Quidditch real?

Quidditch is a sport inspired by the “Harry Potter” book series and was developed into a real-life sport in 2005 at Middlebury College in Vermont. The U.S. Quidditch league announced it would be changing the sport’s name.

What is the meaning of Gryffindor?

Gryffindor (plural Gryffindors) (sometimes used attributively) A person having traits associated with Gryffindor house from the Harry Potter series, including bravery, boldness, or an affinity for lions or the colours red and gold.

Why is it called kitchen hair?

There are many explanations of this term’s origin. I remember asking my mom when I was kid and she said back in the day most of us had kitchens located in the back of the house. Since the hair is located on the back of the neck and hair styling usually took place in the kitchen—it just stuck.