catholic
noun, adjective
How to pronounce catholic?
The word catholic sounds like cath-o-lic
/'kæθəlɪk/
What is the definition of catholic?
nouna member of a Catholic church
adjectivefree from provincial prejudices or attachments
Examples
- catholic in one's tastes
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
How to say catholic and what does catholic mean?
gesture
verb, noun
How to pronounce gesture?
The word gesture sounds like ges-ture
/'dʒɛsʧər/
What is the definition of gesture?
verbshow, express or direct through movement
Examples
- He gestured his desire to leave
nounthe use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
nounmotion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
nounsomething done as an indication of intention
Examples
- a political gesture
- a gesture of defiance
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irrigation
noun
How to pronounce irrigation?
The word irrigation sounds like ir-ri-ga-tion
/,ɪrə'ɡeɪʃən/
What is the definition of irrigation?
noun(medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
nounsupplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
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androsterone
noun
How to pronounce androsterone?
The word androsterone sounds like an-dros-ter-one
/æn'drɑstə,roʊn/
What is the definition of androsterone?
nounan androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
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temptress
noun
How to pronounce temptress?
The word temptress sounds like tempt-ress
/'tɛmptrɪs/
What is the definition of temptress?
nouna woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
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trilby
noun
How to pronounce trilby?
The word trilby sounds like tril-by
/'trilbi/
What is the definition of trilby?
nouna hat made of felt with a creased crown
nounsinger in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali
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pas
noun
How to pronounce pas?
The word pas sounds like pas
/pɑ/
What is the definition of pas?
noun(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
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damnable
adjective
How to pronounce damnable?
The word damnable sounds like dam-na-ble
/'dæmnəbəl/
What is the definition of damnable?
adjectivedeserving a curse
Examples
- her damnable pride
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chervil
noun
How to pronounce chervil?
The word chervil sounds like cher-vil
/'ʧɜrvɪl/
What is the definition of chervil?
nounaromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads
nounfresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach
How to say chervil and what does chervil mean?
hemangioma
noun
How to pronounce hemangioma?
The word hemangioma sounds like he-man-gi-o-ma
/hi,mændʒi'oʊmə/
What is the definition of hemangioma?
nounbenign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks
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choosy
adjective
How to pronounce choosy?
The word choosy sounds like choos-y
/'tʃuzi/
What is the definition of choosy?
adjectivedifficult to please
How to say choosy and what does choosy mean?
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