earthnut earthnut /ˈɜːrθnʌt/

noun

1. Edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber  ( earthnut , truffle )
   edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
    I shaved truffle over my pasta for a decadent and luxurious dinner
   I shaved truffle over my pasta for a decadent and luxurious dinner
   
   
2. Pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; groundnut' and monkey nut' are British terms  ( earthnut , goober , goober pea , groundnut , monkey nut , peanut )
   pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; groundnut' and monkey nut' are British terms
    Peanut butter is a staple in many households
   Peanut butter is a staple in many households
   
   
3. A common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts  ( Conopodium denudatum , earthnut )
   a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
   
4. Any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe  ( earth-ball , earthnut , truffle )
   any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
   
   

 boom boom /ˈbuːm/

noun

1. () A deep prolonged loud noise  ( boom , roaring , thunder , roar )
   a deep prolonged loud noise
     The lion's powerful roar echoed through the savannah.
   The lion's powerful roar echoed through the savannah.
   
2. Any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring  ( boom )
   any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring
    The boom swung over the deck as the sailboat changed direction
   The boom swung over the deck as the sailboat changed direction
   
   
3. A pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set  ( boom , microphone boom )
   a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
   
   
4. A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)  ( bonanza , boom , bunce [Informal, British] , godsend , gold rush , gravy [Informal] , manna from heaven , windfall )
   a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
    The demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line
   the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line
   
5. A state of economic prosperity  ( boom )
   a state of economic prosperity
   

verb

1. () Make a resonant sound, like artillery  ( din , boom )
   make a resonant sound, like artillery
    His deep voice boomed through the hall
   His deep voice boomed through the hall
   
2. () Hit hard  ( boom , nail , blast , smash )
   hit hard
    He smashed a 3-run homer
   He smashed a 3-run homer
   
3. Grow vigorously  ( boom , thrive , expand , flourish )
   grow vigorously
    The deer population in this town is thriving
   The deer population in this town is thriving
    Business is booming
   business is booming
   
4. Make a deep hollow sound  ( boom , boom out )
   make a deep hollow sound
    Her voice booms out the words of the song
   Her voice booms out the words of the song
   
5. Be the case that thunder is being heard  ( boom , thunder )
   be the case that thunder is being heard
    Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed
   Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed
   

 infant infant /ˈɪnfənt/

noun

1. () A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk  ( bundle of joy , infant , babe , baby )
   a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
    The baby began to cry again
   the baby began to cry again
    She held the baby in her arms
   she held the baby in her arms
    It sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different
   it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different
   
   

 sneeze sneeze /ˈsniːz/

noun

1. A symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose  ( sneeze , sneezing , sternutation )
   a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
    I always sneeze twice in a row when I'm allergic to something
   I always sneeze twice in a row when I'm allergic to something
   
   

verb

1. Exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose  ( sneeze )
   exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
    Pepper makes me sneeze
   Pepper makes me sneeze