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 surrealism surrealism /sɝˈiːəˌlɪzəm/

noun

  1. A 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams  ( surrealism )
    a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
      Salvador Dali was a prominent figure in the surrealism movement, creating dreamlike paintings.
    Salvador Dali was a prominent figure in the surrealism movement, creating dreamlike paintings.


 anchorite anchorite /ˈæŋkəraɪt/

noun

  1. One retired from society for religious reasons  ( anchorite , hermit )
    one retired from society for religious reasons


 phyllo phyllo /ˈfɪloʊ/

noun

  1. Tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes  ( phyllo , filo )
    tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes
      The baklava, made of layered phyllo and honey, was a delicious treat.
    The baklava, made of layered phyllo and honey, was a delicious treat.


 famishment famishment /ˈfæmɪʃmənt/

noun

  1. [Archaic] A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period  ( famishment [Archaic] , starvation )
    a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
      The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.
    The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.


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