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 dead end dead end /dɛd ɛnd/

noun

  1. () A passage with access only at one end  ( cul , cul de sac , dead end )
    a passage with access only at one end
      The detective realized he reached a dead end in his investigation.
    The detective realized he reached a dead end in his investigation.
  2. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible  ( dead end , stalemate , standstill , deadlock , impasse )
    a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
      Reached an impasse on the negotiations
    reached an impasse on the negotiations


 Mother Goose Mother Goose /ˈmʌðər ˈɡuːs/

noun

  1. The imaginary author of a collection of nursery rhymes  ( Mother Goose )
    the imaginary author of a collection of nursery rhymes
      Every night, she would read tales from Mother Goose to her children.
    Every night, she would read tales from Mother Goose to her children.


 heathenism heathenism /ˈhiːðənɪzm/

noun

  1. Any of various religions other than Christianity, Judaism or Islamism  ( heathenism , pagan religion , paganism )
    any of various religions other than Christianity, Judaism or Islamism


 Sceloglaux albifacies Sceloglaux albifacies /ˌsɪloʊˈɡlɔːks ælbɪˈfeɪʃiːz/

noun

  1. Almost extinct owl of New Zealand  ( laughing jackass , laughing owl , Sceloglaux albifacies )
    almost extinct owl of New Zealand


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