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 aftershaft aftershaft /ˈæftərˌʃæft/

noun

  1. A supplementary feather (usually small) on the underside of the base of the shaft of some feathers in some birds  ( aftershaft )
    a supplementary feather (usually small) on the underside of the base of the shaft of some feathers in some birds
      Many ornithologists study the function of the aftershaft in certain bird species.
    Many ornithologists study the function of the aftershaft in certain bird species.


 genus Mandragora genus Mandragora /mændrəˈɡɒrə/

noun

  1. A genus of stemless herbs of the family Solanaceae  ( genus Mandragora , Mandragora )
    a genus of stemless herbs of the family Solanaceae


 Raphus cucullatus Raphus cucullatus /ˈræfʊs kuːˈkʌlətʊs/

noun

  1. Extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons  ( dodo , Raphus cucullatus )
    extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons


 meth meth /ˈmɛθ/

noun

  1. [Informal] An amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant  ( chalk [Informal] , chicken feed , crank [Informal] , deoxyephedrine , glass [Informal] , ice [Informal] , meth [Informal] , methamphetamine , methamphetamine hydrochloride , Methedrine , shabu [Informal, Asia] , trash [Informal] , crystal meth , gak [Informal] )
    an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant


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