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 coxcomb coxcomb /ˈkɑkskoʊm/

noun

  1. The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds  ( cockscomb , coxcomb , comb )
    the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
      The comb on the rooster is one of its most distinguishable features.
    The comb on the rooster is one of its most distinguishable features.
  2. A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red  ( cockscomb , coxcomb )
    a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
  3. A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments  ( cockscomb , coxcomb )
    a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments


 mercurous chloride mercurous chloride /mɜːrˈkʊrəs ˈklaɪrɔɪd/

noun

  1. A tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic  ( calomel , mercurous chloride )
    a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic


 Greater London Greater London /ˈɡreɪtər ˈlʌndən/

noun

  1. The capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center  ( British capital , capital of the United Kingdom , Greater London , London )
    the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
       They explored the bustling streets of London, visiting iconic landmarks like the Tower of London.
    They explored the bustling streets of London, visiting iconic landmarks like the Tower of London.


 Romanesque Romanesque /ˌroʊməˈnɛsk/

noun

  1. A style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD; characterized by round arches and vaults and by the substitution of piers for columns and profuse ornament and arcades  ( Romanesque , Romanesque architecture )
    a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD; characterized by round arches and vaults and by the substitution of piers for columns and profuse ornament and arcades


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