wordhoard
Wordhoard, also written word-hoard, is a literary term referring to a person’s store of words—their vocabulary or lexical repertoire. In criticism and stylistics, the concept highlights the range and texture of diction available to a speaker or writer, and how word choice shapes imagery, tone, and nuance.
Origin and meaning: The term combines word with hoard, a metaphorical treasure or stock. It emphasizes vocabulary
Scope and usage: Wordhoard can denote the vocabulary of a language as a whole or that of
Notable usage: The phrase is commonly associated with discussions of poetry and style in literary criticism
See also: Lexicon, Vocabulary, Diction, Style, Lexicography.