proboscidean proboscidean /ˌproʊbəˈsɪdiən/

noun

1. Massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk  ( proboscidean , proboscidian )
   massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk
   
   

 axis axis /ˈæksəs/

noun

1. () A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions  ( axis )
   a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
   
2. The center around which something rotates  ( axis , axis of rotation )
   the center around which something rotates
   
   
3. The 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head  ( axis , axis vertebra )
   the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
   
   
4. A group of countries in special alliance  ( axis , bloc )
   a group of countries in special alliance
   
5. The main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged  ( axis )
   the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
   

 Axis

1. In World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations  ( Axis )
   in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
    The Axis opposed the Allies in World War II
   the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II
   

 hemimorphite hemimorphite /ˌhɛməˈmɔrˌfaɪt/

noun

1. A white mineral; a common ore of zinc  ( calamine , hemimorphite )
   a white mineral; a common ore of zinc
   
   

 Dred Scott Dred Scott /drɛd skɑːt/

noun

1. United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state; caused the Supreme Court to declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (1795?-1858)  ( Dred Scott , Scott )
   United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state; caused the Supreme Court to declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (1795?-1858)