calypso
noun
How to pronounce calypso?
The word calypso sounds like ca-lyp-so
/kə'lɪpsoʊ/
What is the definition of calypso?
nounrare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
noun(Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years
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pitiful
adjective
How to pronounce pitiful?
The word pitiful sounds like pit-i-ful
/'pɪtɪfəl/
What is the definition of pitiful?
adjectivebad; unfortunate
adjectiveinspiring mixed contempt and pity
Examples
- pitiful exhibition of cowardice
adjectivedeserving or inciting pity
Examples
- a pitiful fate
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jamesian
How to pronounce jamesian?
The word jamesian sounds like james-i-an
/'dʒeɪmziən/
What is the definition of jamesian?
of or relating to or characteristic of William James or his philosophy or his teachings
of or relating to or characteristic of Henry James or his writing
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alloy
verb, noun
How to pronounce alloy?
The word alloy sounds like al-loy
/'ælOi/
What is the definition of alloy?
nouna mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Examples
- brass is an alloy of zinc and copper
verblower in value by increasing the base-metal content
nounthe state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
verbmake an alloy of
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throne
verb, noun
How to pronounce throne?
The word throne sounds like throne
/θroʊn/
What is the definition of throne?
nouna plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
verbput a monarch on the throne
Examples
- The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago
verbsit on the throne as a ruler
nounthe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
Examples
- the king sat on his throne
nounthe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
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dumpling
noun
How to pronounce dumpling?
The word dumpling sounds like dump-ling
/'dəmplɪŋ/
What is the definition of dumpling?
nounsmall balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
noundessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry
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squishy
adjective
How to pronounce squishy?
The word squishy sounds like squish-y
/'skwɪʃi/
What is the definition of squishy?
adjectiveeasily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
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wrestling
noun
How to pronounce wrestling?
The word wrestling sounds like wres-tling
/'rɛslɪŋ/
What is the definition of wrestling?
nounthe sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
nounthe act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Examples
- we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
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rostrum
noun
How to pronounce rostrum?
The word rostrum sounds like ros-trum
/'rɑstrəm/
What is the definition of rostrum?
nounbeaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils
nouna platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
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ambulant
adjective
How to pronounce ambulant?
The word ambulant sounds like am-bu-lant
/'æmbjələnt/
What is the definition of ambulant?
adjectiveable to walk about
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fairly
adverb
How to pronounce fairly?
The word fairly sounds like fair-ly
/fɜrli/
What is the definition of fairly?
adverbwithout favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
Examples
- deal fairly with one another
adverbto certain extent or degree
Examples
- he is fairly clever with computers
adverbin conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
Examples
- they played fairly
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