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 Melanchthon Melanchthon /məˈlæŋkθɒn/

noun

  1. German theologian and Luther's successor as leader of the Reformation in Germany (1497-1560)  ( Melanchthon , Philipp Melanchthon , Philipp Schwarzerd , Philip Melanchthon )
    German theologian and Luther's successor as leader of the Reformation in Germany (1497-1560)


 Turdus greyi Turdus greyi /ˈtɝːdəs ɡreɪaɪ/

noun

  1. Robin of Mexico and Central America  ( clay-colored robin , Turdus greyi )
    robin of Mexico and Central America


 embellishment embellishment /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

noun

  1. The act of adding extraneous decorations to something  ( embellishment , ornamentation )
    the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
  2. A superfluous ornament  ( embellishment )
    a superfluous ornament
      The simple dress had a single embellishment, making it look elegant.
    The simple dress had a single embellishment, making it look elegant.
  3. Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail  ( embellishment , embroidery )
    elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
      The mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
    the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings


 brothel brothel /ˈbrɑːθəl/

noun

  1. () A building where prostitutes are available  ( bagnio [Vulgar] , bordello [Vulgar] , cathouse [Vulgar] , bawdyhouse [Archaic, Vulgar] , brothel , house of ill repute , house of prostitution , sporting house [ N. American] , whorehouse [Vulgar] )
    a building where prostitutes are available


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