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 genus Formica genus Formica /ˈdʒiːnəs fɔrˈmaɪkə/

noun

  1. Type genus of the Formicidae  ( Formica , genus Formica )
    type genus of the Formicidae


 rabies rabies /ˈreɪbiːz/

noun

  1. An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain  ( hydrophobia , lyssa , madness , rabies )
    an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain


 benignity benignity /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

noun

  1. A kind act  ( benignity , kindness )
    a kind act
  2. The quality of being kind and gentle  ( benignancy , benignity , graciousness )
    the quality of being kind and gentle


 turnbuckle turnbuckle /ˈtɝːnbʌkəl/

noun

  1. An oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension  ( turnbuckle )
    an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension
     The engineer tightened the turnbuckle, an adjustable oblong metal coupling, to ensure the structure's stability.
    The engineer tightened the turnbuckle, an adjustable oblong metal coupling, to ensure the structure's stability.