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nadir [ney-der, ney-deer]

noun
1. Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.

2. Astrology. the point of a Horoscope opposite the midheaven: the cusp of the fourth house.

3. the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nadir


As I often say, when you hit nadir, the only way to go is up.




The meaning of this one is a bit of a letdown, but I thought it was fun to say...

galactagogue /gə-ˈlak-tə-ˌgäg/

noun
an agent that promotes the secretion of milk


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Galactagogue


After my best friend has her baby, I shall make an effort to encourage her to eat many galactagogues to make milk for said baby.