{"word":"valorous","date":"2026-11-11","partOfSpeech":"adjective","pronunciation":"VAL-uh-russ","definition":"courageous or brave","example":"For carrying three wounded members of his squadron out of harm's way, the lieutenant was presented with an award that recognized his valorous actions in the heat of battle.","etymology":"The word valorous comes from Old French \"valour\" and Latin \"valere\", meaning to be strong or be well, with the Latin root \"val-\" giving rise to the sense of strength or courage. The term entered English in the 14th century.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/valorous-2026-11-11","fetchedAt":"2026-11-11T23:15:51.474Z","cached":false}