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psittacosaurus
psittacosaurus /ˌsɪtəkoʊˈsɔːrəs/
noun
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Primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind limbs and short forelimbs; may have been bipedal
(
psittacosaur
, psittacosaurus
)
primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind limbs and short forelimbs; may have been bipedal
gatekeeper
gatekeeper /ˈgeɪtˌkiːpɝ/
noun
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Someone who guards an entrance
(
door guard
, doorkeeper
, gatekeeper
, doorman
, hall porter
, ostiary
, porter
)
someone who guards an entrance
The doorman warmly welcomed guests into the luxurious hotel.
The doorman warmly welcomed guests into the luxurious hotel.
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Someone who controls access to something
(
gatekeeper
)
someone who controls access to something
There are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief
there are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief
1970s
1970s /ˈnaɪnˈtin ˈsɛvənti z/
noun
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The decade from 1970 to 1979
(
1970s
, seventies
)
the decade from 1970 to 1979
chintz
chintz /tʃɪnts/
noun
-
A brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
(
chintz
)
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
The vintage sofa was upholstered in floral chintz, adding a touch of charm to the living room.
The vintage sofa was upholstered in floral chintz, adding a touch of charm to the living room.
