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 Dacron Dacron /ˈdæˌkrɑːn/

noun

  1. A kind of polyester fabric  ( Dacron , Terylene )
    a kind of polyester fabric


 succory succory /ˈsʌkəri/

noun

  1. Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads  ( chicory , chicory plant , Cichorium intybus , succory )
    perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads


 amazon amazon /ˈæməzən/

noun

  1. Mainly green tropical American parrots  ( amazon )
    mainly green tropical American parrots
     The vibrant amazon parrots are a popular attraction in rainforest preserves.
    The vibrant amazon parrots are a popular attraction in rainforest preserves.
  2. A large strong and aggressive woman  ( amazon , virago )
    a large strong and aggressive woman

 Amazon

  1. A major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)  ( Amazon , Amazon River )
    a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)
  2. (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)  ( Amazon )
    (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)
     Skilled with a bow, the Amazon warrior was known to have sacrificed her right breast to improve her archery.
    Skilled with a bow, the Amazon warrior was known to have sacrificed her right breast to improve her archery.


 pertussis pertussis /pɝˈtʌsɪs/

noun

  1. A disease of the respiratory mucous membrane  ( pertussis , whooping cough )
    a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane