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 Housatonic Housatonic /ˌhaʊsəˈtɑːnɪk/

noun

  1. A river that rises in western Massachusetts and flows south through Connecticut to empty into Long Island Sound  ( Housatonic , Housatonic River )
    a river that rises in western Massachusetts and flows south through Connecticut to empty into Long Island Sound


 electron tube electron tube /ɪˈlɛktrɒn tuːb/

noun

  1. Electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope  ( electron tube , thermionic tube , thermionic vacuum tube , thermionic valve , tube , vacuum tube )
    electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
       The scientist inserted a sample into the test tube.
    The scientist inserted a sample into the test tube.


 oriflamme oriflamme /ˈɔrɪflæm/

noun

  1. A red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings  ( oriflamme )
    a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
      The oriflamme was raised high, representing the pride and history of the French monarchy.
    The oriflamme was raised high, representing the pride and history of the French monarchy.
  2. An inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle  ( oriflamme )
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle


 ziggurat ziggurat /ˈzɪgɝˌæt/

noun

  1. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians  ( ziggurat , zikkurat , zikurat )
    a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians


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