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Forbidden City
Forbidden City
/fərˈbɪdn ˈsɪti/
noun
A walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China
(
Forbidden City
)
a walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China
The Forbidden City in Beijing is a testament to ancient Chinese architecture and history.
The Forbidden City in Beijing is a testament to ancient Chinese architecture and history.
The sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
(
capital of Tibet
,
Forbidden City
,
Lassa
,
Lhasa
)
the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers
cloisonne
cloisonne
/klɔɪˈsɒneɪ/
adjective
(for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired
(
champleve
,
cloisonne
)
(for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired
noun
Enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips
(
cloisonne
)
enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips
The cloisonne vase was a prized possession in her collection.
The cloisonne vase was a prized possession in her collection.
long-tailed porcupine
long-tailed porcupine
/ˈlɔŋˌteɪld ˈpɔːrkjupaɪn/
noun
Porcupine of Borneo and Sumatra having short spines and a long tail
(
long-tailed porcupine
,
Trichys lipura
)
porcupine of Borneo and Sumatra having short spines and a long tail
thaumaturgy
thaumaturgy
/ˈθɔːməˌtɜːrdʒi/
noun
An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
(
conjuration
,
conjuring trick
,
deception
,
illusion
,
legerdemain
,
magic
,
magic trick
,
thaumaturgy
,
trick
)
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
The magician performed a trick that left everyone in awe.
The magician performed a trick that left everyone in awe.
Any art that invokes supernatural powers
(
thaumaturgy
,
magic
)
any art that invokes supernatural powers
The magician's trick left the audience convinced of his magic.
The magician's trick left the audience convinced of his magic.
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