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 Forbidden City Forbidden City /fərˈbɪdn ˈsɪti/

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. (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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.