American Revolutionary War American Revolutionary War /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃəˌnɛɹi ˈwɔɹ/

noun

1. The revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783  ( American Revolutionary War , American War of Independence , War of American Independence , American Revolution )
   the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783
    The American Revolution marked the colonies' struggle for independence from Great Britain between 1775-1783.
   The American Revolution marked the colonies' struggle for independence from Great Britain between 1775-1783.
   
   

 phaius phaius /ˈfaɪəs/

noun

1. An orchid of the genus Phaius having large plicate leaves and racemes of showy flowers  ( phaius )
   an orchid of the genus Phaius having large plicate leaves and racemes of showy flowers
    The phaius orchid's striking appearance made it a centerpiece of the garden exhibit.
   The phaius orchid's striking appearance made it a centerpiece of the garden exhibit.
   
   

 Spanish Guinea Spanish Guinea /ˈspænɪʃ ˈɡɪni/

noun

1. A country of west central Africa (including islands in the Gulf of Guinea); became independent from Spain in 1968  ( Equatorial Guinea , Republic of Equatorial Guinea , Spanish Guinea )
   a country of west central Africa (including islands in the Gulf of Guinea); became independent from Spain in 1968
   
   

 invertebrate invertebrate /ˌɪnˈvɝːtəˌbreɪt/

adjective

1. (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column  ( invertebrate , spineless )
   (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column
    Worms are an example of invertebrate animals
   worms are an example of invertebrate animals
   

noun

1. Any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification  ( invertebrate )
   any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
    The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids
   The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids