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 swordtail swordtail /ˈsɔrdteɪl/

noun

  1. Freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish  ( helleri , swordtail , topminnow , Xyphophorus helleri )
    freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish


 defoliator defoliator /diːˈfoʊliˌeɪtər/

noun

  1. An insect that strips the leaves from plants  ( defoliator )
    an insect that strips the leaves from plants
     The farmer was concerned about the defoliator insects destroying his crops.
    The farmer was concerned about the defoliator insects destroying his crops.


 bacillary dysentery bacillary dysentery /bəˈsɪləri dɪsəntɛri/

noun

  1. An acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains  ( bacillary dysentery , shigellosis )
    an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains


 Herb Simon Herb Simon /hɝːb ˈsaɪmən/

noun

  1. United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001)  ( Herb Simon , Herbert A. Simon , Herbert Alexander Simon , Simon )
    United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001)