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basenji
basenji /bəˈsɛndʒi/
noun
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Small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark
(
basenji
)
small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark
The basenji played fetch, but its silent demeanor made it unique among dogs.
The basenji played fetch, but its silent demeanor made it unique among dogs.
treasury
treasury /ˈtrɛʒɝi/
noun
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(
)
The funds of a government, institution or individual
(
exchequer
, treasury
)
the funds of a government, institution or individual
The government's treasury held billions of dollars in reserve.
The government's treasury held billions of dollars in reserve.
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()
The government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues
(
treasury
)
the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues
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A depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
(
treasury
)
a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
Treasury
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The federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances; the Treasury Department was created in 1789
(
Department of the Treasury
, Treasury
, Treasury Department
, United States Treasury
)
the federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances; the Treasury Department was created in 1789
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The British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy
(
First Lord of the Treasury
, Treasury
)
the British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy
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Negotiable debt obligations of the United States government which guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time
(
Treasury
, Treasury obligations
)
negotiable debt obligations of the United States government which guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time
economist
economist /iːˈkɑːnəmɪst/
noun
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()
An expert in the science of economics
(
economic expert
, economist
)
an expert in the science of economics
The economist analyzed market trends and predicted future economic developments.
The economist analyzed market trends and predicted future economic developments.
bouncing Bess
bouncing Bess /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ bɛs/
noun
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Plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
(
bouncing Bess
, bouncing Bet
, hedge pink
, Saponaria officinalis
, soapwort
)
plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
