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 rainbow rainbow /ˈreɪnˌboʊ/

noun

  1. () An arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain  ( rainbow )
    an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
     The rainbow was a beautiful sight, with its vibrant colors arching across the sky
    The rainbow was a beautiful sight, with its vibrant colors arching across the sky
  2. An illusory hope  ( rainbow )
    an illusory hope
     Chasing rainbows
    chasing rainbows


 thermometer thermometer /θɝˈmɑːmətɝ/

noun

  1. () Measuring instrument for measuring temperature  ( thermometer )
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
     The nurse took my temperature with a thermometer and it was slightly elevated
    The nurse took my temperature with a thermometer and it was slightly elevated


 Clydesdale terrier Clydesdale terrier /ˈklaɪdzdeɪl ˈtɛrɪər/

noun

  1. Selectively bred small Skye terrier with erect ears and a long silky coat  ( Clydesdale terrier )
    selectively bred small Skye terrier with erect ears and a long silky coat
     The Clydesdale terrier is easily recognizable by its erect ears and silky coat.
    The Clydesdale terrier is easily recognizable by its erect ears and silky coat.


 Formosa Formosa /fɔrˈmoʊsə/

noun

  1. An island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea  ( Formosa , Taiwan )
    an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea