archdeacon
noun
How to pronounce archdeacon?
The word archdeacon sounds like arch-dea-con
/'ɑrʧ'dikən/
What is the definition of archdeacon?
noun(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
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esophagus
noun
How to pronounce esophagus?
The word esophagus sounds like e-soph-a-gus
/ɪ'sɑfəɡəs/
What is the definition of esophagus?
nounthe passage between the pharynx and the stomach
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pharmacopoeia
noun
How to pronounce pharmacopoeia?
The word pharmacopoeia sounds like phar-ma-co-poe-ia
/,fɑrməkə'piə/
What is the definition of pharmacopoeia?
nouna collection or stock of drugs
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farthing
noun
How to pronounce farthing?
The word farthing sounds like far-thing
/'fɑrðɪŋ/
What is the definition of farthing?
nouna former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
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workmanship
noun
How to pronounce workmanship?
The word workmanship sounds like work-man-ship
/'wɜrkmən,ʃɪp/
What is the definition of workmanship?
nounskill in an occupation or trade
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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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