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 garter snake garter snake /ˈɡɑrtər sneɪk/

noun

  1. () Any of numerous nonvenomous longitudinally-striped viviparous North American and Central American snakes  ( grass snake , garter snake )
    any of numerous nonvenomous longitudinally-striped viviparous North American and Central American snakes
      The harmless garter snake slithered through the grass, its vibrant colors catching the sunlight.
    The harmless garter snake slithered through the grass, its vibrant colors catching the sunlight.


 zodiac zodiac /ˈzoʊdiːˌæk/

noun

  1. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs  ( zodiac )
    (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs
     Many believe their zodiac sign influences their personality and fate.
    Many believe their zodiac sign influences their personality and fate.
  2. A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes  ( zodiac )
    a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
     Astrologers often refer to the zodiac to make predictions about one's future.
    Astrologers often refer to the zodiac to make predictions about one's future.


 Chilean rimu Chilean rimu /ˈtʃɪliən ˈriːmuː/

noun

  1. About the hardiest Podocarpaceae species; prostrate spreading shrub similar to mountain rimu; mountains of southern Chile  ( Chilean rimu , Lepidothamnus fonkii )
    about the hardiest Podocarpaceae species; prostrate spreading shrub similar to mountain rimu; mountains of southern Chile


 shallot shallot /ˈʃælət/

noun

  1. Small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning  ( shallot )
    small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning
     I caramelized some shallots and added them to my salad for extra flavor
    I caramelized some shallots and added them to my salad for extra flavor
  2. Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning  ( Allium ascalonicum , Allium cepa aggregatum , eschalot , multiplier onion , shallot )
    type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning
  3. Aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion  ( shallot )
    aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion
     I'll add some diced shallot to the salad for a mild, oniony flavor.
    I'll add some diced shallot to the salad for a mild, oniony flavor.