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fons honorum n
A person who, by virtue of sovereignty, holds the exclusive right to create and confer legitimate titles of nobility and orders of chivalry
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party favor n
A small gift given to a guest at a party, as a souvenir
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beey adj
(informal, rare) Reminiscent of or containing bees
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philtrum n
The shallow groove running down the center of the outer surface of the upper lip
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Tinker to Evers to Chance n
(US, idiomatic) A task accomplished quickly by well-executed teamwork; those involved in the teamwork
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begorra int
(Ireland) A mild minced oath; a euphemism for "by God"
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phillumenist n
A person who collects match-related items, like matchbox labels, matchboxes, matchbooks, or matchbook covers
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triduan adj
Lasting three days. Happening every third day
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win-win adj
Of a situation or outcome that benefits two parties, or that has two distinct benefits
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normothermic adj
(medicine) Having a normal body temperature
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quibble v
(intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner
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zombie out v
(informal) Become like a zombie in being listless, vacant, and unresponsive
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hamiform adj
Curved at the extremity, shaped like a hook
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annis Domini adv
(of multiple years or of a date range) Taking place a specifed number of years following the assumed birth of Jesus Christ
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enshrine v
(transitive) To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest. (transitive) To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence
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damnify v
(law) To cause injuries or loss to
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dudeen n
A short-stemmed Irish pipe made out of clay
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tribology n
(physics, engineering) The science and technology of friction, lubrication, and wear
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vaguery n
(uncountable) Vagueness, the condition of being vague. (countable) A vagueness, a thing which is vague, an example of vagueness. (countable, in the plural) An eggcorn for vagaries
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forethoughtful adj
Having or full of forethought; provident; proactive; visionary
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itchy trigger finger n
(idiomatic) A tendency to act in haste or without consideration
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perfusion n
(medicine) The introduction of a drug or nutrients through the bloodstream in order to reach an internal organ or tissues
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escapade n
A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention
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siesta n
An afternoon nap, especially the one taken after lunch in some cultures
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in a pig's eye prep. phrase
(idiomatic) Very unlikely; probably never
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immolate v
To kill as a sacrifice. To destroy, especially by fire
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fan death n
The urban legend originating in South Korea that if an electric fan is left running overnight in a closed room it can cause the death of those inside
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lacrimae rerum n plural
The “tears of things”; the inherent tragedy of existence
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otorhinolaryngology n
(medicine) The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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eat crow v
(chiefly US, idiomatic) To recognize that one has been shown to be mistaken or outdone, especially by admitting that one has made a humiliating error
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wry adj
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body). Dryly humorous; sardonic or ironic. Twisted, bent, crooked
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