englishdictionary
Node Module to retrieve the Meanings for the English Words
Pre-requisites
Use the package manager section to install nodejs in different operating systems
https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/
Windows
> choco install nodejs
Mac
$ brew install node
Install English Dictionary Global
npm install englishdictionary -g
Install English Dictionary Local
npm install englishdictionary
Usage
Change Directory to the node_modules if you installed globally
cd /usr/local/lib/node_modules
Note: For Windows Windows XP - %USERPROFILE%\Application Data\npm\node_modules Windows 7, 8 and 10 - %AppData%\npm\node_modules
Get the meaning for one word
$ npm start CVS
Sample response
CVS: Also the name of a pharmacy
Get the meaning of multiple words
$ npm start CVS AP USA what system
Output:
CVS : Also the name of a pharmacy
AP : AP is a jewelry brand from switzerland which can cost up to 39k
USA : The only country keeping penguins from coquering the Earth
what : One of the only 3 words that Lil Jon says, the other two being "YEAH!" and "OKAY!"
system : High powered, premium stereo system in a car, truck or van, capable of large amounts of bass and treble.