amphisbaena amphisbaena /ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnə/

noun

1. (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body  ( amphisbaena )
   (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body
    The curious creature, the amphisbaena, slithered in two directions, thanks to its two heads.
   The curious creature, the amphisbaena, slithered in two directions, thanks to its two heads.
   
   

 Amphisbaena

1. Type genus of the Amphisbaenidae  ( Amphisbaena , Amphisbaenia , genus Amphisbaena , genus Amphisbaenia )
   type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
   
   

 consomme consomme /ˌkɔnsɔˈmeɪ/

noun

1. Clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken  ( consomme )
   clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken
    The chef prepared a clear beef consomme garnished with fresh herbs.
   The chef prepared a clear beef consomme garnished with fresh herbs.
   
   

 spectrometry spectrometry /spɛkˈtrɑːmətri/

noun

1. The use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra  ( spectrographic analysis , spectrometry , spectroscopic analysis , spectroscopy , spectrum analysis )
   the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
    Scientists use spectroscopy to determine the composition of distant stars.
   Scientists use spectroscopy to determine the composition of distant stars.
   
   

 Iris pseudacorus Iris pseudacorus /ˈaɪɹɪs ˌsuːdəˈkɔːrəs/

noun

1. Common yellow-flowered iris of Europe and North Africa, naturalized in United States and often cultivated  ( Iris pseudacorus , yellow flag , yellow iris , yellow water flag )
   common yellow-flowered iris of Europe and North Africa, naturalized in United States and often cultivated