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 grogram grogram /ˈɡrɒɡrɒm/

noun

  1. A coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum  ( grogram )
    a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum
     His coat was made of a durable grogram material.
    His coat was made of a durable grogram material.


 diabetic retinopathy diabetic retinopathy /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθi/

noun

  1. Retinopathy involving damage to the small blood vessels in the retina; results from chronically high blood glucose levels in people with poorly controlled diabetes  ( diabetic retinopathy )
    retinopathy involving damage to the small blood vessels in the retina; results from chronically high blood glucose levels in people with poorly controlled diabetes
     Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent vision loss in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
    Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent vision loss in patients with diabetic retinopathy.


 naut mi naut mi /nɔːt mi/

noun

  1. A unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude  ( air mile , international nautical mile , mi , mile , naut mi , nautical mile )
    a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude
  2. A former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile  ( Admiralty mile , geographical mile , mi , mile , naut mi , nautical mile )
    a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile


 violin bow violin bow /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn boʊ/

noun

  1. A bow used in playing the violin  ( fiddlestick , violin bow )
    a bow used in playing the violin