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actinomycete
actinomycete /ˌækˈtɪnoʊˌmaɪsiːt/
noun
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Any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales
(
actinomycete
)
any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales
palma christ
palma christ /ˈpɑːlmə krɪst/
noun
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Large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics
(
castor bean plant
, castor-oil plant
, palma christ
, palma christi
, Ricinus communis
)
large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics
Simpson Desert
Simpson Desert /ˈsɪmpsən ˈdɛzərt/
noun
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A desert region of central Australia
(
Simpson Desert
)
a desert region of central Australia
Off-road enthusiasts often challenge themselves by driving through the dunes of the Simpson Desert.
Off-road enthusiasts often challenge themselves by driving through the dunes of the Simpson Desert.
Ill.
Ill. /ɪl/
noun
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A midwestern state in north-central United States
(
IL
, Ill.
, Land of Lincoln
, Illinois
, Prairie State
)
a midwestern state in north-central United States
Chicago, a major city in Illinois, is known for its architecture and deep-dish pizza.
Chicago, a major city in Illinois, is known for its architecture and deep-dish pizza.
