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 germander germander /ˈdʒɜːməndɛə/

noun

  1. Any of various plants of the genus Teucrium  ( germander )
    any of various plants of the genus Teucrium
     Germander plants, with their intricate flowers, have always been a staple in traditional gardens.
    Germander plants, with their intricate flowers, have always been a staple in traditional gardens.


 Renata Tebaldi Renata Tebaldi /rɪˈnɑtə tɛˈbɑldi/

noun

  1. Italian operatic soprano (born in 1922)  ( Renata Tebaldi , Tebaldi )
    Italian operatic soprano (born in 1922)


 unrestrained unrestrained /ˌənriːˈstreɪnd/

adjective

  1. Not subject to restraint  ( unrestrained )
    not subject to restraint
     Unrestrained laughter
    unrestrained laughter
  2. Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion  ( delirious , unrestrained , frantic , excited , mad )
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
     A crowd of delirious baseball fans
    a crowd of delirious baseball fans
     Something frantic in their gaiety
    something frantic in their gaiety
     A mad whirl of pleasure
    a mad whirl of pleasure


 exchange exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

noun

  1. () Chemical process in which one atom, ion or group changes places with another  ( exchange )
    chemical process in which one atom, ion or group changes places with another
  2. () The act of giving something in return for something received  ( exchange )
    the act of giving something in return for something received
     Deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable
    deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable
  3. () The act of changing one thing for another thing  ( interchange , exchange )
    the act of changing one thing for another thing
     Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience
    Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience
     There was an interchange of prisoners
    there was an interchange of prisoners
  4. () A mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)  ( exchange )
    a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
     They had a bitter exchange
    they had a bitter exchange
  5. () A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication  ( central , telephone exchange , exchange )
    a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
     She works at the exchange, managing phone connections for businesses.
    She works at the exchange, managing phone connections for businesses.
  6. (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value  ( exchange )
    (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
     The endgame began after the exchange of queens
    the endgame began after the exchange of queens
  7. (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop  ( exchange )
    (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
     Black lost the exchange
    black lost the exchange
  8. The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:  ( commutation , exchange , substitution )
    the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
     He sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help
    he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help
  9. Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)  ( exchange , interchange )
    reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
     He earns his living from the interchange of currency
    he earns his living from the interchange of currency
  10. (sport) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes  ( exchange , rally )
    (sport) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
     After a short rally Connors won the point
    after a short rally Connors won the point
  11. A workplace for buying and selling; open only to members  ( exchange )
    a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

verb

  1. () Give to, and receive from, one another  ( interchange , change , exchange )
    give to, and receive from, one another
     Would you change places with me?
    Would you change places with me?
     We have been exchanging letters for a year
    We have been exchanging letters for a year
  2. () Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category  ( commute , exchange , convert , change )
    exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
     Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
    Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
     He changed his name
    He changed his name
     Convert centimeters into inches
    convert centimeters into inches
     Convert holdings into shares
    convert holdings into shares
  3. () Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence  ( switch over , exchange , switch )
    change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
  4. Exchange a penalty for a less severe one  ( convert , exchange , commute )
    exchange a penalty for a less severe one
  5. Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items  ( exchange , interchange , replace , substitute )
    put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
     The con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
    the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
     Substitute regular milk for fat-free milk
    substitute regular milk for fat-free milk
     Synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning
    synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning
  6. Hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent  ( exchange )
    hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
     Exchange prisoners
    exchange prisoners
     Exchange employees between branches of the company
    exchange employees between branches of the company