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fluorite
fluorite /ˈflɔˌraɪt/
noun
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A soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
(
fluor
, fluorite
, fluorspar
)
a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
whiskey bottle
whiskey bottle /ˈwɪski bɒtl/
noun
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A bottle for holding whiskey
(
whiskey bottle
)
a bottle for holding whiskey
After a long day, he reached for his whiskey bottle to pour a drink.
After a long day, he reached for his whiskey bottle to pour a drink.
cardoon
cardoon /kɑːrˈduːn/
noun
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Only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
(
cardoon
)
only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
The garden chef recommended using the cardoon stalks as a celery substitute in our salad.
The garden chef recommended using the cardoon stalks as a celery substitute in our salad.
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Southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
(
cardoon
, Cynara cardunculus
)
southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
scandalisation
scandalisation /ˌskændəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
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[British]
The act of scandalizing
(
outrage
, scandalisation
[British] , scandalization
)
the act of scandalizing
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[British]
The condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)
(
scandalisation
[British] , scandalization
)
the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)