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 shad shad /ˈʃæd/

noun

  1. Herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn  ( shad )
    herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn
     In spring, fishermen eagerly await the shad run when these fish migrate to spawn.
    In spring, fishermen eagerly await the shad run when these fish migrate to spawn.
  2. Bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast  ( shad )
    bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
     Grilled shad was on the menu, a delicacy during the fish's migration season.
    Grilled shad was on the menu, a delicacy during the fish's migration season.


 original sin original sin /əˈrɪdʒɪnəl sɪn/

noun

  1. () A sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam  ( original sin )
    a sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam
     Adam and Eve committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden
    Adam and Eve committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden


 ziggurat ziggurat /ˈzɪgɝˌæt/

noun

  1. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians  ( ziggurat , zikkurat , zikurat )
    a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians


 towpath towpath /ˈtoʊpæθ/

noun

  1. A path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats  ( towing path , towpath )
    a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats