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 capitulum capitulum /kəˈpɪtʃʊləm/

noun

  1. An arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree  ( capitulum )
    an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
  2. Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn  ( capitulum , ear , spike )
    fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
  3. A dense cluster of flowers or foliage  ( capitulum , head )
    a dense cluster of flowers or foliage
     A head of cauliflower
    a head of cauliflower
     A head of lettuce
    a head of lettuce


 exhaust hood exhaust hood /ɪgˈzɔːst hʊd/

noun

  1. Metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes  ( exhaust hood , hood )
    metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes


 unselfishness unselfishness /ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃnɪs/

noun

  1. () The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money or effort etc. for others  ( unselfishness )
    the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money or effort etc. for others
     Rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
    rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
  2. Acting generously  ( generosity , unselfishness )
    acting generously


 monogram monogram /ˈmɑːnəˌgræm/

noun

  1. A graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing  ( monogram )
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
     She embroidered her handkerchief with a lovely monogram of her initials.
    She embroidered her handkerchief with a lovely monogram of her initials.