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 imperial elephant imperial elephant /ɪmˈpɪriəl ˈɛlɪfənt/

noun

  1. Largest known mammoth; of America  ( Archidiskidon imperator , imperial elephant , imperial mammoth )
    largest known mammoth; of America


 escarpment escarpment /ɛˈskɑːrpmənt/

noun

  1. A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification  ( escarp , escarpment , protective embankment , scarp )
    a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
  2. A long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion  ( escarpment , scarp )
    a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion


 papilledema papilledema /ˌpæpɪˈliːdɪmə/

noun

  1. Swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure  ( papilledema )
    swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
     An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.
    An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.


 adjutant adjutant /ˈædʒətənt/

noun

  1. Large Indian stork with a military gait  ( adjutant , adjutant bird , adjutant stork , Leptoptilus dubius )
    large Indian stork with a military gait
  2. (military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer  ( adjutant , aide-de-camp , aide )
    (military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
      The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.
    The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.