slate slate /ˈsleɪt/

noun

1. () (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate  ( slate )
   (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
    In older schools, students would write their lessons on a slate.
   In older schools, students would write their lessons on a slate.
   
   
2. [ N. American] A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices  ( slate [ N. American] , ticket [ N. American] )
   a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   
3. A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers  ( slate )
   a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
    The roof of the old farmhouse was made of thick slate tiles, which kept out the rain and wind
   The roof of the old farmhouse was made of thick slate tiles, which kept out the rain and wind
   
   
4. Thin layers of rock used for roofing  ( slate , slating )
   thin layers of rock used for roofing
   

verb

1. () [ N. American] Designate or schedule  ( slate [ N. American] )
   designate or schedule
    He slated his talk for 9 AM
   He slated his talk for 9 AM
    She was slated to be his successor
   She was slated to be his successor
   
2. Cover with slate  ( slate )
   cover with slate
    Slate the roof
   slate the roof
   
3. [ N. American] Enter on a list or slate for an election  ( slate [ N. American] )
   enter on a list or slate for an election
    He was slated for borough president
   He was slated for borough president
   

 coati-mundi coati-mundi /ˌkoʊˈɑːtiːˈmʌndi/

noun

1. Omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America  ( coati , coati-mondi , coati-mundi , coon cat , Nasua narica )
   omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America
   
   

 affray affray /əˈfreɪ/

noun

1. A noisy fight  ( affray , fray , ruffle , disturbance )
   a noisy fight
    The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
   The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
   
   
2. Noisy quarrel  ( affray , fracas , altercation )
   noisy quarrel
    The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
   The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
   
   

 genus Liparis genus Liparis /ˈdʒiːnəs lɪˈpærɪs/

noun

1. Type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes  ( genus Liparis , Liparis )
   type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
   
   
2. Genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate  ( genus Liparis )
   genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate