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 prognosticator prognosticator /prɒgˈnɒstɪkeɪtər/

noun

  1. Someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)  ( forecaster , predictor , prognosticator , soothsayer )
    someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)


 Maitreya Maitreya /maɪˈtreɪə/

noun

  1. The Bodhisattva who is to appear as a Buddha 5000 years after the death of Gautama  ( Maitreya )
    the Bodhisattva who is to appear as a Buddha 5000 years after the death of Gautama
      The prophecy says that Maitreya will appear after 5000 years of Gautama's death.
    The prophecy says that Maitreya will appear after 5000 years of Gautama's death.


 tom-tom tom-tom /ˈtɒmˌtɒm/

noun

  1. Any of various drums with small heads  ( tenor drum , tom-tom )
    any of various drums with small heads


 drop cloth drop cloth /drɑːp klɔːθ/

noun

  1. A large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted  ( drop cloth )
    a large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted
      Before starting the paint job, he laid down a drop cloth to protect the floor from any drips or spills.
    Before starting the paint job, he laid down a drop cloth to protect the floor from any drips or spills.
  2. A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery  ( drop , drop cloth , drop curtain )
    a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery


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