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celestial orbit
celestial orbit /sɪˈlɛstʃəl ˈɔːrbɪt/
noun
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The (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
(
celestial orbit
, orbit
)
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
He plotted the orbit of the moon
he plotted the orbit of the moon
woad
woad /woʊd/
noun
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Any of several herbs of the genus Isatis
(
woad
)
any of several herbs of the genus Isatis
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A blue dyestuff obtained from the woad plant
(
woad
)
a blue dyestuff obtained from the woad plant
Historically, woad was a primary source of blue dye for textiles.
Historically, woad was a primary source of blue dye for textiles.
Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn /frænts dʒoʊzɪf ˈhaɪdən/
noun
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Prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)
(
Franz Joseph Haydn
, Haydn
, Joseph Haydn
)
prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)
preeclampsia
preeclampsia /ˌpriːiːˈklæmpsiːə/
noun
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Abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
(
pre-eclampsia
, preeclampsia
)
abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
