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catkin
catkin /ˈkætkɪn/
noun
-
(
)
A cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
(
ament
, catkin
)
a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
The catkin swayed in the breeze, releasing its pollen into the air.
The catkin swayed in the breeze, releasing its pollen into the air.
variable star
variable star /ˈveəriəbəl stɑːr/
noun
-
A star that varies noticeably in brightness
(
variable
, variable star
)
a star that varies noticeably in brightness
murphy
murphy /ˈmɝːfi/
noun
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An edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
(
Irish potato
, murphy
, spud
, potato
, tater
, white potato
)
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
The humble potato can be prepared in countless ways, from mashed to roasted to fried.
The humble potato can be prepared in countless ways, from mashed to roasted to fried.
right hander
right hander /ˈraɪt ˈhændər/
noun
-
A person who uses the right hand more skillfully than the left
(
right hander
, right-hander
, righthander
, righty
[Informal, N. American] )
a person who uses the right hand more skillfully than the left
