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triclinium
triclinium /traɪˈklɪniəm/
noun
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A dining table with couches along three sides in ancient Rome
(
triclinium
)
a dining table with couches along three sides in ancient Rome
The centerpiece of many Roman homes was a triclinium where guests could dine and converse.
The centerpiece of many Roman homes was a triclinium where guests could dine and converse.
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A dining room (especially a dining room containing a dining table with couches along three sides)
(
triclinium
)
a dining room (especially a dining room containing a dining table with couches along three sides)
In ancient homes, guests would recline in the triclinium during feasts.
In ancient homes, guests would recline in the triclinium during feasts.
effeminacy
effeminacy /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/
noun
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The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
(
effeminacy
, effeminateness
, sissiness
, softness
, unmanliness
, womanishness
)
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
The students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy
the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy
Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness
Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness
He was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
braiding
braiding /ˈbreɪdɪŋ/
noun
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Trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
(
braid
, braiding
, gold braid
)
trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
instant coffee
instant coffee /ˈɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/
noun
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Dehydrated coffee that can be made into a drink by adding hot water
(
instant coffee
)
dehydrated coffee that can be made into a drink by adding hot water
The advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation and long shelf life
the advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation and long shelf life
