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 sarcostyle sarcostyle /ˈsɑːrkəstaɪl/

noun

  1. One of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber  ( sarcostyle , myofibril , myofibrilla )
    one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
      Muscle contraction is facilitated by the action of myofibrillae.
    Muscle contraction is facilitated by the action of myofibrillae.


 nonpasserine bird nonpasserine bird /nɒnˈpæsərɪn bɜrd/

noun

  1. Chiefly arboreal birds especially of the order Coraciiformes  ( nonpasserine bird )
    chiefly arboreal birds especially of the order Coraciiformes
      I spotted a nonpasserine bird, possibly from the Coraciiformes order, while birdwatching.
    I spotted a nonpasserine bird, possibly from the Coraciiformes order, while birdwatching.


 wellerism wellerism /ˈwɛlərɪzəm/

noun

  1. A comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel  ( wellerism )
    a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
      A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
    A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.


 flathead catfish flathead catfish /ˈflæthɛd ˈkætˌfɪʃ/

noun

  1. Large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw  ( flathead catfish , goujon , mudcat , Pylodictus olivaris , shovelnose catfish , spoonbill catfish )
    large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw


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