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 Timbuktu Timbuktu /ˌtɪmbəkˈtuː/

noun

  1. A city in central Mali near the Niger river; formerly famous for its gold trade  ( Timbuktu )
    a city in central Mali near the Niger river; formerly famous for its gold trade
     In ancient times, Timbuktu was a bustling center for trade and learning.
    In ancient times, Timbuktu was a bustling center for trade and learning.


 macadamia nut macadamia nut /ˌmækəˈdeɪmiə nʌt/

noun

  1. Nutlike seed with sweet and crisp white meat  ( macadamia nut )
    nutlike seed with sweet and crisp white meat
     A macadamia nut cookie is a delightful treat.
    A macadamia nut cookie is a delightful treat.
  2. Small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts  ( macadamia nut , macadamia nut tree , Macadamia ternifolia )
    small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts


 columnar cell columnar cell /kəˈlʌmnər sɛl/

noun

  1. An epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia  ( columnar cell , columnar epithelial cell )
    an epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia


 Frisbee Frisbee /ˈfrɪsbi/

noun

  1. A light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter; propelled with a flip of the wrist for recreation or competition  ( Frisbee )
    a light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter; propelled with a flip of the wrist for recreation or competition
     Children in the park enjoyed a game of Frisbee, throwing the disc back and forth.
    Children in the park enjoyed a game of Frisbee, throwing the disc back and forth.