- Hide translation
devil's apples
devil's apples /ˈdɛvɪlz ˈæpəlz/
noun
-
A plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
(
devil's apples
, Mandragora officinarum
, mandrake
)
a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
target area
target area /ˈtɑːrɡɪt ˈɛəriə/
noun
-
(
)
The location of the target that is to be hit
(
target area
, target
)
the location of the target that is to be hit
They aimed at the target and released the arrow, hitting the bullseye.
They aimed at the target and released the arrow, hitting the bullseye.
plexor
plexor /ˈplɛksɔr/
noun
-
(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes
(
percussor
, plessor
, plexor
)
(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes
First Duke of Wellington
First Duke of Wellington /ˈfɜːrst djuːk ɒv ˈwɛlɪŋtən/
noun
-
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
(
Arthur Wellesley
, Duke of Wellington
, First Duke of Wellington
, Iron Duke
, Wellington
)
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
