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 gynobase gynobase /ˈʤɪnəˌbeɪs/

noun

  1. The enlarged receptacle in which the pistil is borne  ( gynobase )
    the enlarged receptacle in which the pistil is borne
     Botanists study the gynobase to better understand flower reproduction.
    Botanists study the gynobase to better understand flower reproduction.


 millwright millwright /ˈmɪlˌraɪt/

noun

  1. A workman who designs or erects mills and milling machinery  ( millwright )
    a workman who designs or erects mills and milling machinery
     The millwright designed innovative milling machinery.
    The millwright designed innovative milling machinery.


 cubit cubit /ˈkjuːbɪt/

noun

  1. An ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm  ( cubit )
    an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
     The length of the ark was measured in cubits, an ancient unit of measurement.
    The length of the ark was measured in cubits, an ancient unit of measurement.


 genus Raffia genus Raffia /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈræfiə/

noun

  1. Feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes  ( genus Raffia , genus Raphia , Raffia , Raphia )
    feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes