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 conical projection conical projection /ˈkɑːnɪkəl prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

  1. A map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles  ( conic projection , conical projection )
    a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles


 sparid sparid /ˈspærɪd/

noun

  1. Spiny-finned food fishes of warm waters having well-developed teeth  ( sparid , sparid fish )
    spiny-finned food fishes of warm waters having well-developed teeth


 invidia invidia /ɪnˈvɪdiə/

noun

  1. Spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)  ( envy , invidia )
    spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)


 osprey osprey /ˈɔspri/

noun

  1. Large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years  ( fish eagle , osprey , Pandion haliaetus , fish hawk , sea eagle )
    large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
       The fish hawk circled above, searching for a fish to swoop down and catch with its sharp talons.
    The fish hawk circled above, searching for a fish to swoop down and catch with its sharp talons.


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