A command-line, interactive mini dictionary

In Google, you can use the search term “define:word” to get the definition of a given word. Google can also pronounce the word.

I’ve made a simple script that gives similar functionalities from the command-line. Usage: just type in a word. The script is part of my jabbapylib library; available here.

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Jabba's Interactive Mini Dictionary v0.1.0
q - quit | c - clear
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>>> barkeeper
===Definition===
(noun)
A person who owns or operates a bar for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
===Examples===
(1) Aaron called the barkeeper over and asked for a beer.
(2) The barkeeper was the only human in the establishment; all of the patrons were stout, broad-faced halflings.
>>>

It’s not visible here, but the script pronounces the given word too.

The script uses the API of wordnik.com, so you’ll need to ask an API key (free). More info here.