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orthoclase
orthoclase /ˈɔrθəˌkleɪs/
noun
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A white or colored monoclinic feldspar
(
orthoclase
)
a white or colored monoclinic feldspar
The granite had flecks of orthoclase, giving it a unique sparkle.
The granite had flecks of orthoclase, giving it a unique sparkle.
intrauterine device
intrauterine device /ˌɪntrəjuːˈtɪəriːn dɪˈvaɪs/
noun
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Contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
(
intrauterine device
, IUD
)
contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
The IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term contraception
The IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term contraception
sower
sower /ˈsoʊɝ/
noun
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Someone who sows
(
sower
)
someone who sows
The sower spread seeds across the field, hoping for a bountiful harvest.
The sower spread seeds across the field, hoping for a bountiful harvest.
confit
confit /ˈkɑnfɪt/
noun
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A piece of meat (especially a duck) cooked slowly in its own fat
(
confit
)
a piece of meat (especially a duck) cooked slowly in its own fat
I ordered duck confit at the French restaurant, and it melted in my mouth.
I ordered duck confit at the French restaurant, and it melted in my mouth.
