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Plotinus
Plotinus /pləˈtaɪnəs/
noun
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Roman philosopher (born in Egypt) who was the leading representative of Neoplatonism (205-270)
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Plotinus
)
Roman philosopher (born in Egypt) who was the leading representative of Neoplatonism (205-270)
Plotinus' writings on Neoplatonism have shaped philosophical thought for centuries.
Plotinus' writings on Neoplatonism have shaped philosophical thought for centuries.
Arabidopsis thaliana
Arabidopsis thaliana /ˌærəbɪˈdɒpsɪs θəˈlaɪənə/
noun
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A small invasive self-pollinating weed with small white flowers; much studied by plant geneticists; the first higher plant whose complete genome sequence was described
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Arabidopsis thaliana
, mouse-ear cress
)
a small invasive self-pollinating weed with small white flowers; much studied by plant geneticists; the first higher plant whose complete genome sequence was described
tartlet
tartlet /ˈtɑːrtlɪt/
noun
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A small tart usually used as a canapé
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tartlet
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a small tart usually used as a canapé
The chef presented an array of savory tartlets for the appetizer.
The chef presented an array of savory tartlets for the appetizer.
devourer
devourer /dɪˈvaʊrər/
noun
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Someone who eats greedily or voraciously
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devourer
)
someone who eats greedily or voraciously
At the buffet, he earned a reputation as a devourer because of his insatiable appetite.
At the buffet, he earned a reputation as a devourer because of his insatiable appetite.
