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shoe polish
shoe polish /ʃuː ˈpɑlɪʃ/
noun
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A substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
(
blacking
, shoe polish
)
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
outsider art
outsider art /ˈaʊtsaɪdər ɑːrt/
noun
-
A genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists
(
naive art
, outsider art
, primitive art
, self-taught art
, vernacular art
)
a genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists
Gentiana acaulis
Gentiana acaulis /dʒɛnˈtiːænə æˈkɔːlɪs/
noun
-
Low-growing alpine plant cultivated for its dark glossy green leaves in basal rosettes and showy solitary bell-shaped blue flowers
(
Gentiana acaulis
, gentianella
)
low-growing alpine plant cultivated for its dark glossy green leaves in basal rosettes and showy solitary bell-shaped blue flowers
contemplation
contemplation /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
noun
-
(
)
A long and thoughtful observation
(
contemplation
)
a long and thoughtful observation
She sat by the lake, lost in contemplation of life's mysteries.
She sat by the lake, lost in contemplation of life's mysteries.
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()
A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
(
reflexion
[British] , rumination
, thoughtfulness
, contemplation
, musing
, reflection
)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
She sat in reflection, contemplating her life choices.
She sat in reflection, contemplating her life choices.
