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axillary cavity
axillary cavity /æˈksɪləri ˈkævɪti/
noun
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The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
(
axilla
, axillary cavity
, axillary fossa
, armpit
)
the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
They were up to their armpits in water
they were up to their armpits in water
Hemigalus hardwickii
Hemigalus hardwickii /ˌhɛmɪˈɡæləs hɑːrdˈwɪkiːaɪ/
noun
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An East Indian civet
(
banded palm civet
, Hemigalus hardwickii
)
an East Indian civet
Dred Scott
Dred Scott /drɛd skɑːt/
noun
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United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state; caused the Supreme Court to declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (1795?-1858)
(
Dred Scott
, Scott
)
United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state; caused the Supreme Court to declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (1795?-1858)
obelisk
obelisk /ˈɒbəlɪsk/
noun
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(
)
A stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
(
obelisk
)
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
The ancient obelisk stood tall, covered in hieroglyphics.
The ancient obelisk stood tall, covered in hieroglyphics.
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A character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
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dagger
, obelisk
)
a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote