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 watercress watercress /ˈwɔtɝˌkrɛs/

adjective

  1. Of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green  ( cress green , cresson , watercress )
    of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green

noun

  1. Cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams  ( watercress )
    cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams
     Watercress has a spicy flavor and is great in salads or as a garnish for sandwiches
    Watercress has a spicy flavor and is great in salads or as a garnish for sandwiches
  2. Any of several water-loving cresses  ( watercress )
    any of several water-loving cresses


 shopfront shopfront /ˈʃɑːpˌfrʌnt/

noun

  1. [British] The front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows  ( shopfront [British] , storefront [ N. American] )
    the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows
     The store's attractive storefront drew many customers inside.
    The store's attractive storefront drew many customers inside.


 chromatography chromatography /kroʊməˈtɑːgrəfi/

noun

  1. () A process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency  ( chromatography )
    a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
      The scientist used chromatography to separate the different pigments in the ink.
    The scientist used chromatography to separate the different pigments in the ink.


 lighthouse lighthouse /ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs/

noun

  1. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships  ( beacon , lighthouse , pharos [Archaic] , beacon light )
    a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
     The lighthouse guided the ships safely into the harbour
    The lighthouse guided the ships safely into the harbour