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 wrymouth wrymouth /ˈraɪmaʊθ/

noun

  1. Eellike Atlantic bottom fish with large almost vertical mouth  ( Cryptacanthodes maculatus , ghostfish , wrymouth )
    eellike Atlantic bottom fish with large almost vertical mouth


 challis challis /ˈʃæli/

noun

  1. A soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)  ( challis )
    a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
     She wore a summer dress made of challis, adorned with floral prints.
    She wore a summer dress made of challis, adorned with floral prints.


 Vidalia onion Vidalia onion /vɪˈdeɪliə ˈʌnjən/

noun

  1. Sweet-flavored onion grown in Georgia  ( Vidalia onion )
    sweet-flavored onion grown in Georgia
     Vidalia onion, with its sweet flavor, is great for salads.
    Vidalia onion, with its sweet flavor, is great for salads.


 detonation detonation /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of detonating an explosive  ( detonation )
    the act of detonating an explosive
     The sound of the detonation could be heard miles away.
    The sound of the detonation could be heard miles away.
  2. A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction  ( blowup , detonation , explosion )
    a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
      The loud explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
    The loud explosion shook the entire neighborhood.