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 Hypertensin Hypertensin /ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪn/

noun

  1. Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels  ( angiotensin , angiotonin , Hypertensin )
    any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels


 English sole English sole /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ soʊl/

noun

  1. Popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America  ( English sole , lemon sole , Parophrys vitulus )
    popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America
  2. Highly valued almost pure white flesh  ( English sole , lemon sole )
    highly valued almost pure white flesh


 overweight overweight /ˌoʊvɝˈweɪt/

adjective

  1. () Usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it  ( fleshy , heavy , overweight )
    usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it

noun

  1. The property of excessive fatness  ( adiposis , overweight , stoutness , corpulence )
    the property of excessive fatness


 ivory ivory /ˈaɪvri/

noun

  1. () A hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses  ( tusk , ivory )
    a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
      The intricate carvings were made from beautiful ivory.
    The intricate carvings were made from beautiful ivory.
  2. () A shade of white the color of bleached bones  ( bone , off-white , pearl , ivory )
    a shade of white the color of bleached bones
     The wedding dress was a shade of ivory, matching the vintage theme perfectly.
    The wedding dress was a shade of ivory, matching the vintage theme perfectly.