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 British Honduras British Honduras /ˈbrɪtɪʃ hɔnˈdʊrəs/

noun

  1. A country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control  ( Belize , British Honduras )
    a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control
     Belize is a small country located on the eastern coast of Central America, known for its beautiful beaches and Mayan ruins
    Belize is a small country located on the eastern coast of Central America, known for its beautiful beaches and Mayan ruins


 intrauterine device intrauterine device /ˌɪntrəjuːˈtɪəriːn dɪˈvaɪs/

noun

  1. Contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus  ( intrauterine device , IUD )
    contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
     The IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term contraception
    The IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term contraception


 sowbane sowbane /ˈsoʊˌbeɪn/

noun

  1. Herb considered fatal to swine  ( Chenopodium hybridum , red goosefoot , sowbane )
    herb considered fatal to swine


 petitioner petitioner /pəˈtɪʃənɝ/

noun

  1. () One praying humbly for something  ( requester , suppliant , supplicant , petitioner )
    one praying humbly for something
     A suppliant for her favors
    a suppliant for her favors
  2. Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right  ( petitioner , suer )
    someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right