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aspirin
aspirin /ˈæsprɪn/
noun
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(
)
The acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
(
acetylsalicylic acid
, Bayer
, Empirin
, aspirin
, St. Joseph
)
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
After a long day, she took an aspirin to alleviate her headache.
After a long day, she took an aspirin to alleviate her headache.
Cycas revoluta
Cycas revoluta /'saɪkəs rɪ'voljuːtə/
noun
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Dwarf palmlike cycad of Japan that yields sago
(
Cycas revoluta
, sago palm
)
dwarf palmlike cycad of Japan that yields sago
subgenus Pastor
subgenus Pastor /sʌbˈdʒiːnəs ˈpæstər/
noun
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Only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus
(
Pastor
, subgenus Pastor
)
only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus
alms box
alms box /ɑmz bɒks/
noun
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Box for collecting alms, especially one in a church
(
alms box
, poor box
, mite box
)
box for collecting alms, especially one in a church
