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 verdigris verdigris /ˈvɝːdɪɡriːs/

noun

  1. A green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time  ( verdigris )
    a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
     The old copper statue had a thick layer of verdigris due to years of exposure.
    The old copper statue had a thick layer of verdigris due to years of exposure.
  2. A blue or green powder used as a paint pigment  ( cupric acetate , verdigris )
    a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment

verb

  1. Color verdigris  ( verdigris )
    color verdigris


 mystic mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/

adjective

  1. () Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding  ( mystical , occult , orphic , mysterious , mystic , secret )
    having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
     Mysterious symbols
    mysterious symbols
     The mystical style of Blake
    the mystical style of Blake
     Occult lore
    occult lore
     The secret learning of the ancients
    the secret learning of the ancients
  2. Relating to or characteristic of mysticism  ( mystic , mystical )
    relating to or characteristic of mysticism
     Mystical religion
    mystical religion
  3. Relating to or resembling mysticism  ( mystic , mystical )
    relating to or resembling mysticism
     Mystical intuition
    mystical intuition
     Mystical theories about the securities market
    mystical theories about the securities market

noun

  1. Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension  ( mystic , religious mystic )
    someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension


 depth bomb depth bomb /dɛpθ bɒm/

noun

  1. A bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device  ( depth bomb , depth charge )
    a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device


 graveyard graveyard /ˈgreɪvˌjɑːrd/

noun

  1. () A tract of land used for burials  ( burial ground , burial site , burying ground , cemetery , graveyard , memorial park , necropolis , boneyard [Informal] )
    a tract of land used for burials
      They visited the peaceful cemetery to pay their respects to their ancestors.
    They visited the peaceful cemetery to pay their respects to their ancestors.