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 subcompact subcompact /səbˈkɑːmpækt/

noun

  1. A car smaller than a compact car  ( subcompact , subcompact car )
    a car smaller than a compact car


 knuckle joint knuckle joint /ˈnʌkəl dʒɔɪnt/

noun

  1. A joint allowing movement in one plane only  ( hinge joint , knuckle joint )
    a joint allowing movement in one plane only
  2. A joint of a finger when the fist is closed  ( knuckle joint , metacarpophalangeal joint , knuckle )
    a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
     He cracked his knuckles before sitting down to work on his computer
    He cracked his knuckles before sitting down to work on his computer


 perennial perennial /pɝˈɛniːəl/

adjective

  1. () (botany) lasting three seasons or more  ( perennial )
    (botany) lasting three seasons or more
     The common buttercup is a popular perennial plant
    the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant
  2. Recurring again and again  ( perennial , recurrent , repeated )
    recurring again and again
     Perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
    perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
  3. Lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal  ( perennial )
    lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
     Perennial happiness
    perennial happiness

noun

  1. (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more  ( perennial )
    (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
     Peonies are a beautiful perennial that come back year after year
    Peonies are a beautiful perennial that come back year after year


 fakeer fakeer /fəˈkɪr/

noun

  1. A Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man  ( fakeer , fakir , faqir , faquir )
    a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man