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sarcostyle
sarcostyle /ˈsɑːrkəstaɪl/
noun
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One of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
(
sarcostyle
, myofibril
, myofibrilla
)
one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
Muscle contraction is facilitated by the action of myofibrillae.
Muscle contraction is facilitated by the action of myofibrillae.
nonpasserine bird
nonpasserine bird /nɒnˈpæsərɪn bɜrd/
noun
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Chiefly arboreal birds especially of the order Coraciiformes
(
nonpasserine bird
)
chiefly arboreal birds especially of the order Coraciiformes
I spotted a nonpasserine bird, possibly from the Coraciiformes order, while birdwatching.
I spotted a nonpasserine bird, possibly from the Coraciiformes order, while birdwatching.
wellerism
wellerism /ˈwɛlərɪzəm/
noun
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A comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
(
wellerism
)
a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
flatlet
flatlet /ˈflætlɪt/
noun
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[British]
A tiny flat
(
flatlet
[British] )
a tiny flat
She rented a flatlet during her stay in the city.
She rented a flatlet during her stay in the city.
