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 frigate bird frigate bird /ˈfrɪɡət bɜːrd/

noun

  1. Long-billed warm-water seabird with wide wingspan and forked tail  ( frigate bird , man-of-war bird )
    long-billed warm-water seabird with wide wingspan and forked tail


 prey prey /ˈpreɪ/

noun

  1. () A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence  ( fair game , quarry , prey , target )
    a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
     He fell prey to muggers
    he fell prey to muggers
     Everyone was fair game
    everyone was fair game
     The target of a manhunt
    the target of a manhunt
  2. () Animal hunted or caught for food  ( quarry , prey )
    animal hunted or caught for food
      The predator stalked its prey silently, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
    The predator stalked its prey silently, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

verb

  1. () Profit from in an exploitatory manner  ( feed , prey )
    profit from in an exploitatory manner
     He feeds on her insecurity
    He feeds on her insecurity
  2. Prey on or hunt for  ( predate , prey , raven )
    prey on or hunt for
     These mammals predate certain eggs
    These mammals predate certain eggs


 Lysimachia nummularia Lysimachia nummularia /laɪsɪˈmeɪkiə nʌmʊˈlɛriə/

noun

  1. A loosestrife vine  ( creeping Charlie , creeping Jenny , Lysimachia nummularia , moneywort )
    a loosestrife vine


 tile roof tile roof /taɪl ruf/

noun

  1. A roof made of fired clay tiles  ( tile roof )
    a roof made of fired clay tiles
     The tile roof gave the house a rustic Mediterranean look.
    The tile roof gave the house a rustic Mediterranean look.