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premature baby
premature baby /priːməˈtʃʊr ˈbeɪbi/
noun
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An infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
(
preemie
[Informal, N. American] , premature baby
, premature infant
, premie
[Informal, N. American] , preterm baby
, preterm infant
, prem
[Informal] )
an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
sunglass
sunglass /ˈsʌnˌglæs/
noun
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A convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire
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sunglass
)
a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire
Using a sunglass, the survivalist was able to start a fire in the wilderness.
Using a sunglass, the survivalist was able to start a fire in the wilderness.
lancer
lancer /ˈlænsɝ/
noun
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(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
(
lancer
)
(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
In historical battles, a lancer would charge with his long lance poised to strike.
In historical battles, a lancer would charge with his long lance poised to strike.
pheasant under glass
pheasant under glass /ˈfɛzənt ˈʌndər ɡlɑːs/
noun
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A dish of roast pheasant served in a manner characteristic of expensive restaurants
(
pheasant under glass
)
a dish of roast pheasant served in a manner characteristic of expensive restaurants
At the upscale restaurant, they served a delicacy known as pheasant under glass.
At the upscale restaurant, they served a delicacy known as pheasant under glass.
