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 stockbroker belt stockbroker belt /ˈstɑːkˌbroʊkər bɛlt/

noun

  1. [British] A wealthy residential suburb  ( stockbroker belt [British] )
    a wealthy residential suburb
     The couple dreamt of moving to the stockbroker belt, attracted by its luxury and affluence.
    The couple dreamt of moving to the stockbroker belt, attracted by its luxury and affluence.


 podsol soil podsol soil /ˈpɑːdsoʊl sɔɪl/

noun

  1. A soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer  ( podsol , podsol soil , podsolic soil , podzol , podzol soil )
    a soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer


 Arctium lappa Arctium lappa /ˈɑrkʃiəm ˈlæpə/

noun

  1. Burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use  ( Arctium lappa , cocklebur , great burdock , greater burdock )
    burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use


 grummet grummet /ˈgrʌmɪt/

noun

  1. Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines  ( cringle , eyelet , grommet , grummet , loop )
    fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
     I used a metal loop to secure the rope to the wall.
    I used a metal loop to secure the rope to the wall.