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taffeta
taffeta /ˈtæfətə/
noun
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A crisp smooth lustrous fabric
(
taffeta
)
a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
Her elegant gown was made of shimmering taffeta that rustled with every step.
Her elegant gown was made of shimmering taffeta that rustled with every step.
department
department /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
noun
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(
)
A specialized division of a large organization
(
section
, department
)
a specialized division of a large organization
You'll find it in the hardware department
you'll find it in the hardware department
She got a job in the historical section of the Treasury
she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury
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A specialized sphere of knowledge
(
department
)
a specialized sphere of knowledge
Baking is not my department
baking is not my department
His work established a new department of literature
his work established a new department of literature
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The territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
(
department
)
the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
France is divided into several departments for administrative purposes.
France is divided into several departments for administrative purposes.
myelography
myelography /ˌmaɪəˈlɑːgrəfi/
noun
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Roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)
(
myelography
)
roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)
The neurologist suggested a myelography to better understand the spinal cord lesions.
The neurologist suggested a myelography to better understand the spinal cord lesions.
high-vitamin diet
high-vitamin diet /haɪ ˈvɪtəmɪn ˈdaɪət/
noun
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A diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies
(
high-vitamin diet
, vitamin-deficiency diet
)
a diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies
