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 ethnology ethnology /ɛθˈnɑːlədʒi/

noun

  1. The branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics  ( ethnology )
    the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
     Ethnology provides insights into the origins and characteristics of human races.
    Ethnology provides insights into the origins and characteristics of human races.


 in-fighting in-fighting /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/

noun

  1. () Conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)  ( in-fighting )
    conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
  2. Boxing at close quarters  ( in-fighting )
    boxing at close quarters
     The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.
    The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.


 blonde blonde /ˈblɑːnd/

adjective

  1. () Being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes  ( blonde , light-haired , blond )
    being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
     Blond Scandinavians
    blond Scandinavians
     A house full of light-haired children
    a house full of light-haired children

noun

  1. () A person with fair skin and hair  ( blond , blonde )
    a person with fair skin and hair
     The blonde child was often mistaken for her Scandinavian mother.
    The blonde child was often mistaken for her Scandinavian mother.
  2. A light grayish yellow to near white  ( blond , blonde )
    a light grayish yellow to near white


 toilet powder toilet powder /ˈtɔɪlɪt ˈpaʊdər/

noun

  1. A fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)  ( bath powder , dusting powder , toilet powder )
    a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)