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 Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens /əˈniːθəm grəˈviːəˌlɛnz/

noun

  1. Aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning  ( Anethum graveolens , dill )
    aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning


 swamp laurel swamp laurel /ˈswɒmp ˈlɔːrəl/

noun

  1. Shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States  ( Magnolia virginiana , swamp bay , swamp laurel , sweet bay )
    shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States
  2. Laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath  ( bog kalmia , bog laurel , Kalmia polifolia , swamp laurel )
    laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath


 deck deck /ˈdɛk/

noun

  1. () Any of various platforms built into a vessel  ( deck )
    any of various platforms built into a vessel
     The passengers enjoyed the view from the deck of the ship as they sailed into the sunset
    The passengers enjoyed the view from the deck of the ship as they sailed into the sunset
  2. () Street name for a packet of illegal drugs  ( deck )
    street name for a packet of illegal drugs
  3. () A pack of 52 playing cards  ( pack of cards , deck , deck of cards )
    a pack of 52 playing cards
     We played a game of poker with a pack of cards
    We played a game of poker with a pack of cards
  4. A porch that resembles the deck on a ship  ( deck )
    a porch that resembles the deck on a ship
     We enjoyed the evening breeze while sitting on the deck that overlooked the ocean.
    We enjoyed the evening breeze while sitting on the deck that overlooked the ocean.

verb

  1. [Informal] Knock down with force  ( coldcock [Informal, N. American] , deck [Informal] , dump , floor , knock down )
    knock down with force
     He decked his opponent
    He decked his opponent
  2. Decorate  ( bedeck , bedight , deck )
    decorate
     Deck the halls with holly
    deck the halls with holly
  3. Be beautiful to look at  ( adorn , beautify , deck , decorate , embellish , grace )
    be beautiful to look at
     Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
    Flowers adorned the tables everywhere


 mouthpiece mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/

noun

  1. () An acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks  ( mouthpiece )
    an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks
     Please ensure the mouthpiece of the telephone is clean and sanitized regularly.
    Please ensure the mouthpiece of the telephone is clean and sanitized regularly.
  2. () A part that goes over or into the mouth of a person  ( mouthpiece )
    a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
     The mouthpiece of a respirator
    the mouthpiece of a respirator
  3. The aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly  ( embouchure , mouthpiece )
    the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
  4. The tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth  ( mouthpiece )
    the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
  5. (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth  ( gumshield , mouthpiece )
    (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
  6. A spokesperson (as a lawyer)  ( mouth , mouthpiece )
    a spokesperson (as a lawyer)