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 haematite haematite /ˈhiːməˌtaɪt/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] The principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form  ( haematite [Canadian, British] , hematite [ N. American] )
    the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
     The necklace was made of hematite beads, giving it a dark, metallic sheen
    The necklace was made of hematite beads, giving it a dark, metallic sheen


 disappointment disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

  1. () A feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized  ( letdown , disappointment )
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
     His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
    his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
  2. () An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone  ( dashing hopes , disappointment )
    an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
     His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
    His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.


 Newburg sauce Newburg sauce /ˈnjuːbɜːrg sɔːs/

noun

  1. Lobster butter and cream and egg yolks seasoned with onions and sherry or Madeira  ( Newburg sauce )
    lobster butter and cream and egg yolks seasoned with onions and sherry or Madeira
     The lobster was drizzled with a rich Newburg sauce.
    The lobster was drizzled with a rich Newburg sauce.


 Hughes Hughes /ˈjuːz/

noun

  1. United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1862-1948)  ( Charles Evans Hughes , Hughes )
    United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1862-1948)
  2. United States industrialist who was an aviator and a film producer; during the last years of his life he was a total recluse (1905-1976)  ( Howard Hughes , Howard Robard Hughes , Hughes )
    United States industrialist who was an aviator and a film producer; during the last years of his life he was a total recluse (1905-1976)
  3. United States writer (1902-1967)  ( Hughes , James Langston Hughes , Langston Hughes )
    United States writer (1902-1967)
  4. English poet (born in 1930)  ( Edward James Hughes , Hughes , Ted Hughes )
    English poet (born in 1930)