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eparch
eparch /ˈiːpɑːrk/
noun
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The governor or prefect of an eparchy in ancient Greece
(
eparch
)
the governor or prefect of an eparchy in ancient Greece
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A bishop or metropolitan in charge of an eparchy in the Eastern Church
(
eparch
)
a bishop or metropolitan in charge of an eparchy in the Eastern Church
The eparch officiated the religious ceremony with great reverence.
The eparch officiated the religious ceremony with great reverence.
paddle-wheeler
paddle-wheeler /ˈpædəl ˈhwiːlər/
noun
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[ N. American]
A steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
(
paddle steamer
[British] , paddle-wheeler
[ N. American] , paddle boat
)
a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
Achillea millefolium
Achillea millefolium /əˈkɪliə mɪˈlɛfoʊliəm/
noun
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Ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
(
Achillea millefolium
, milfoil
, yarrow
)
ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
springboard
springboard /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd/
noun
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(
)
A flexible board for jumping upward
(
springboard
)
a flexible board for jumping upward
The diver climbed up onto the springboard and prepared for their next dive
The diver climbed up onto the springboard and prepared for their next dive
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A beginning from which an enterprise is launched
(
jumping-off point
, point of departure
, springboard
)
a beginning from which an enterprise is launched
He uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own
he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own
Reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions
reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions
The point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out
the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out