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 Nissen hut Nissen hut /ˈnɪsən hʌt/

noun

  1. A prefabricated hut of corrugated iron having a semicircular cross section  ( Nissen hut , Quonset hut [ N. American] )
    a prefabricated hut of corrugated iron having a semicircular cross section


 water scorpion water scorpion /ˈwɔːtər ˈskɔːrpiən/

noun

  1. Long-legged aquatic insect having the front legs fitted for seizing and holding prey and the abdomen extended by a long breathing tube  ( water scorpion )
    long-legged aquatic insect having the front legs fitted for seizing and holding prey and the abdomen extended by a long breathing tube
     The pond was home to various creatures, including the water scorpion.
    The pond was home to various creatures, including the water scorpion.


 shoebill shoebill /ˈʃuːbɪl/

noun

  1. Large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden shoe  ( Balaeniceps rex , shoebill , shoebird )
    large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden shoe


 light brown light brown /laɪt braʊn/

noun

  1. () A brown that is light but unsaturated  ( light brown )
    a brown that is light but unsaturated
     She dyed her hair a shade of light brown for the summer.
    She dyed her hair a shade of light brown for the summer.