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 genus Anopheles genus Anopheles /ˈdʒiːnəs əˈnɒfɪliːz/

noun

  1. Malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae  ( Anopheles , genus Anopheles )
    malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae


 Limnocryptes minima Limnocryptes minima /ˌlɪmnoʊˈkrɪptiːz ˈmɪnɪmə/

noun

  1. A small short-billed Old World snipe  ( half snipe , jacksnipe , Limnocryptes minima )
    a small short-billed Old World snipe


 Churchill Churchill /ˈtʃɝːtʃhɪl/

noun

  1. A Canadian town in northern Manitoba on Hudson Bay; important port for shipping grain  ( Churchill )
    a Canadian town in northern Manitoba on Hudson Bay; important port for shipping grain
      Every winter, tourists flock to Churchill to witness the majestic polar bears.
    Every winter, tourists flock to Churchill to witness the majestic polar bears.
  2. British statesman and leader during World War II; received Nobel prize for literature in 1953 (1874-1965)  ( Churchill , Sir Winston Leonard Spenser Churchill , Winston Churchill , Winston S. Churchill )
    British statesman and leader during World War II; received Nobel prize for literature in 1953 (1874-1965)
  3. English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)  ( Churchill , Duke of Marlborough , First Duke of Marlborough , John Churchill )
    English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)


 show window show window /ˈʃoʊ ˈwɪndoʊ/

noun

  1. A window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store  ( shop window , shopwindow , show window , display window )
    a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
      The latest fashion trends were showcased in the store's display window.
    The latest fashion trends were showcased in the store's display window.
  2. A setting in which something can be displayed to best effect  ( show window , showcase )
    a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
      It was a showcase for democracy in Africa
    it was a showcase for democracy in Africa


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