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 gallfly gallfly /ˈɡɔlˌflaɪ/

noun

  1. Any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed  ( gallfly )
    any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed
  2. Fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants  ( gall gnat , gall midge , gallfly )
    fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
  3. Small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants  ( cynipid gall wasp , cynipid wasp , gall wasp , gallfly )
    small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants


 proprioception proprioception /ˌproʊpriːoʊˈsɛpʃən/

noun

  1. The ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts  ( proprioception )
    the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts
     Athletes often have finely-tuned proprioception which helps them in their sports.
    Athletes often have finely-tuned proprioception which helps them in their sports.


 malignant hepatoma malignant hepatoma /məˈlɪgnənt hɪˈpætəmə/

noun

  1. Carcinoma of the liver  ( hepatocarcinoma , hepatocellular carcinoma , hepatoma , malignant hepatoma )
    carcinoma of the liver


 toque toque /toʊk/

noun

  1. A small round woman's hat  ( pillbox , toque , turban )
    a small round woman's hat
  2. A tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs  ( toque )
    a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
     The head chef, distinguishable by his white toque, gave orders in the busy kitchen.
    The head chef, distinguishable by his white toque, gave orders in the busy kitchen.