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Deade said:
Noun. knitch (plural knitches) (archaic, dialectal) A small bundle. a knitch of wheat.

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n.
A large grassy plain in South America, with scattered bushes and small trees.
The Italian acre, a measure of land varying in different states from 8/4 of an English acre to 1⅓ acres.
The name given in Brazil to patches of land in the midst of the dense forests of the country which are either entirely bare of trees or are only sparsely covered with them.
Also, Campo CA, which I wasn't aware of

kyphosis
 
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TabinRivCA said:
n.
A large grassy plain in South America, with scattered bushes and small trees.
The Italian acre, a measure of land varying in different states from 8/4 of an English acre to 1⅓ acres.
The name given in Brazil to patches of land in the midst of the dense forests of the country which are either entirely bare of trees or are only sparsely covered with them.
Also, Campo CA, which I wasn't aware of

kyphosis
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noun kyphosis
  1. excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

Evitable :oops:
 
TabinRivCA said:
adj.
Possible to avoid; avoidable.
Capable of being shunned; avoidable.

Tautology
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noun tautology
  1. the saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g., <i>they arrived one after the other in succession</i> ).

Isochron :)
 
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Deade said:
noun tautology
  1. the saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (e.g., <i>they arrived one after the other in succession</i> ).

Isochron :)
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Isochron dating is a common technique of radiometric dating and is applied to date certain events, such as crystallization, metamorphism, shock events, and differentiation of precursor melts, in the history of rocks.

tendentious
 
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Isochron dating is a common technique of radiometric dating and is applied to date certain events, such as crystallization, metamorphism, shock events, and differentiation of precursor melts, in the history of rocks.

tendentious
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adjective tendentious
  1. expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
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Deade said:
adjective tendentious
  1. expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
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n.
One who draws or pours out liquor; a tapster; a server of drink; hence, the landlord of an alehouse or tavern..
One who serves liquor; a tapster..
One who serves liquor; a tapster.

naissant
 
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n.
One who draws or pours out liquor; a tapster; a server of drink; hence, the landlord of an alehouse or tavern..
One who serves liquor; a tapster..
One who serves liquor; a tapster.

naissant
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naissant
adjective

nais·sant | \ -ᵊnt \
Definition

1heraldry
a: ISSUANT
b: rising or issuing from the middle of an ordinary (as a fess) in the instance of an animal with only the upper part visible
2: NASCENT


Papillote
 
Deade said:
naissant
adjective

nais·sant | \ -ᵊnt \
Definition

1heraldry
a: ISSUANT
b: rising or issuing from the middle of an ordinary (as a fess) in the instance of an animal with only the upper part visible
2: NASCENT


Papillote
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n.
A frilled paper cover used to decorate the bone end of a cooked chop or cutlet.
An oiled paper or foil wrapper in which certain foods are baked..
Folded oiled paper on which chops, etc., are prepared and sometimes served.

naology
 
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Deade said:
Nebulaphobia is the fear of fog or clouds. People tend to fear the fog because it is hard to drive in and can lead to an accident.

Dirigisme :)
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n The practice or inclination to direct (activities) by a central authority. See also dirigiste.
Any economy in which the government exerts a strong directive influence, often with substantial, but not all, of the characteristics of a centrally planned economy.

Deodate
 
TabinRivCA said:
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n The practice or inclination to direct (activities) by a central authority. See also dirigiste.
Any economy in which the government exerts a strong directive influence, often with substantial, but not all, of the characteristics of a centrally planned economy.

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What dictionary do you use?
I don't think that is English: This is all I could find.

suddenly
Translated from Romanian

Ecumenics
 
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Deade said:
What dictionary do you use?
I don't think that is English: This is all I could find.

suddenly
Translated from Romanian

Ecumenics
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Sometimes I use the Collins Dictionary, plus others
Definition of ecumenics. : the study of the nature, mission, problems, and strategy of the Christian church from the perspective of its ecumenical character.
Ecumenism, movement or tendency toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation. The term, of recent origin, emphasizes what is viewed as the universality of the Christian faith and unity among churches.

Diastema
 
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Sometimes I use the Collins Dictionary, plus others
Definition of ecumenics. : the study of the nature, mission, problems, and strategy of the Christian church from the perspective of its ecumenical character.
Ecumenism, movement or tendency toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation. The term, of recent origin, emphasizes what is viewed as the universality of the Christian faith and unity among churches.

Diastema
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noun diastema plural noun diastemata
  1. a space separating teeth of different functions, especially that between the biting teeth (incisors and canines) and grinding teeth (premolars and molars) in rodents and ungulates.
    • a gap between a person's two upper front teeth.

Fratricide
 
Deade said:
noun diastema plural noun diastemata
  1. a space separating teeth of different functions, especially that between the biting teeth (incisors and canines) and grinding teeth (premolars and molars) in rodents and ungulates.
    • a gap between a person's two upper front teeth.

Fratricide
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btw, from above......deodate: A gift or offering to God; a thing offered in the name of God.n.
A gift from God.
A gift or offering to God.
Fratricide
n. The killing of one's brother or sister.
One who has killed one's brother or sister.

doromania
 
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btw, from above......deodate: A gift or offering to God; a thing offered in the name of God.n.
A gift from God.
A gift or offering to God.
Fratricide
n. The killing of one's brother or sister.
One who has killed one's brother or sister.

doromania
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doromania. Noun. (uncountable) An unusual urge or preoccupation with giving gifts.
Wish I had some friends like this. Hahaha...


Helicon :)
 
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Deade said:
doromania. Noun. (uncountable) An unusual urge or preoccupation with giving gifts.
Wish I had some friends like this. Hahaha...


Helicon :)
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n A large spiral brass tuba that fits around the player's shoulder.
In music: An ancient acoustical instrument, consisting of several strings so disposed upon a resonance box that their lengths could be geometrically adjusted, and thus various musical intervals demonstrated.
A recently invented brass wind instrument, used in bands.

Dragoman
 
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n A large spiral brass tuba that fits around the player's shoulder.
In music: An ancient acoustical instrument, consisting of several strings so disposed upon a resonance box that their lengths could be geometrically adjusted, and thus various musical intervals demonstrated.
A recently invented brass wind instrument, used in bands.

Dragoman
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noun dragoman plural noun dragomans plural noun dragomen
  1. an interpreter or guide, especially in countries speaking Arabic, Turkish, or Persian.

Velleity :(
 
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