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 Finn Finn /ˈfɪn/

noun

  1. () A native or inhabitant of Finland  ( Finn )
    a native or inhabitant of Finland
      The Finn proudly spoke about the traditions of his homeland.
    The Finn proudly spoke about the traditions of his homeland.


 watchdog watchdog /ˈwɑːtʃˌdɔg/

noun

  1. A dog trained to guard property  ( guard dog , watchdog )
    a dog trained to guard property
  2. A guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste  ( watchdog )
    a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
      She is the global watchdog for human rights abuses
    she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses


 nihil obstat nihil obstat /ˈnaɪhɪl ˈɑbstæt/

noun

  1. Authoritative approval  ( nihil obstat )
    authoritative approval
  2. The phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the church  ( nihil obstat )
    the phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the church
      The author was relieved when his work received the nihil obstat from the church.
    The author was relieved when his work received the nihil obstat from the church.


 Salix viminalis Salix viminalis /ˈsælɪks vɪˈmɪnəlɪs/

noun

  1. Willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry  ( common osier , hemp willow , Salix viminalis , velvet osier )
    willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry


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