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 Parietaria difussa Parietaria difussa /pəˌriːɪˈtɛriə dɪˈfʌsə/

noun

  1. Herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers  ( Parietaria difussa , pellitory , pellitory-of-the-wall , wall pellitory , Parietaria difusa )
    herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers


 aeolian harp aeolian harp /iːˌoʊliən ˈhɑrp/

noun

  1. A harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them  ( aeolian harp , aeolian lyre , wind harp )
    a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them


 steam engine steam engine /stiːm ˈɛndʒɪn/

noun

  1. External-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder  ( steam engine )
    external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder
     The industrial revolution was propelled forward with the invention of the steam engine.
    The industrial revolution was propelled forward with the invention of the steam engine.


 meridian meridian /mɝˈɪdiːən/

adjective

  1. Being at the best stage of development  ( meridian , prime )
    being at the best stage of development
     Our manhood's prime vigor
    our manhood's prime vigor
  2. Of or happening at noon  ( meridian )
    of or happening at noon
     Meridian hour
    meridian hour

noun

  1. An imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator  ( line of longitude , meridian )
    an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator
     All points on the same meridian have the same longitude
    all points on the same meridian have the same longitude
  2. The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development  ( acme , meridian , pinnacle , elevation , peak , summit , superlative , tiptop , top , height )
    the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
     His landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
    his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
     The artist's gifts are at their acme
    the artist's gifts are at their acme
     At the height of her career
    at the height of her career
     The peak of perfection
    the peak of perfection
     Summer was at its peak
    summer was at its peak
     ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
    ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
     The summit of his ambition
    the summit of his ambition
     So many highest superlatives achieved by man
    so many highest superlatives achieved by man
     At the top of his profession
    at the top of his profession

 Meridian

  1. A town in eastern Mississippi  ( Meridian )
    a town in eastern Mississippi
     Meridian, Mississippi, is known for its historical architecture and southern charm.
    Meridian, Mississippi, is known for its historical architecture and southern charm.