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 lithoglyptics lithoglyptics /ˌlɪθoʊˈɡlɪptɪks/

noun

  1. The art of engraving on precious stones  ( glyptics , lithoglyptics )
    the art of engraving on precious stones


 genus Claytonia genus Claytonia /ˈdʒiːnəs kleɪˈtoʊniə/

noun

  1. Genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes  ( Claytonia , genus Claytonia )
    genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes


 Qatar Qatar /ˌkəˈtɑːr/

noun

  1. A peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf  ( Katar , Katar Peninsula , Qatar , Qatar Peninsula )
    a peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf
  2. An Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil  ( Katar , Qatar , State of Katar , State of Qatar )
    an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil
     Qatar is known for its opulent shopping malls and luxury hotels, as well as its oil and gas reserves
    Qatar is known for its opulent shopping malls and luxury hotels, as well as its oil and gas reserves


 Beckman thermometer Beckman thermometer /ˈbɛkmən θərˈmɑːmɪtər/

noun

  1. A mercury thermometer that measures small differences or changes in temperature  ( Beckman thermometer )
    a mercury thermometer that measures small differences or changes in temperature
     Scientists often use a Beckman thermometer to detect minor temperature variations.
    Scientists often use a Beckman thermometer to detect minor temperature variations.