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 swordfish swordfish /ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ/

noun

  1. Large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night  ( swordfish , Xiphias gladius )
    large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night
      The swordfish is a large, predatory fish with a long, pointed bill that it uses to stun its prey
    The swordfish is a large, predatory fish with a long, pointed bill that it uses to stun its prey
  2. Flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks  ( swordfish )
    flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
      The grilled swordfish had a firm and meaty texture and was often served with a tomato and herb salsa
    The grilled swordfish had a firm and meaty texture and was often served with a tomato and herb salsa


 Defoe Defoe /dɪˈfoʊ/

noun

  1. English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)  ( Daniel Defoe , Defoe )
    English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)


 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 of grace herb of grace /hɜːrb ɒv ɡreɪs/

noun

  1. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy  ( herb of grace , rue , Ruta graveolens )
    European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy


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