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 lacrosse lacrosse /ləˈkrɔs/

noun

  1. A game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal  ( lacrosse )
    a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal
      The players raced across the field, cradling the ball in their lacrosse sticks
    The players raced across the field, cradling the ball in their lacrosse sticks


 cattalo cattalo /kəˈtæloʊ/

noun

  1. Hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds  ( beefalo , cattalo )
    hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds


 sea crawfish sea crawfish /siː ˈkrɔːfɪʃ/

noun

  1. [ N. American] Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters  ( crawfish [ N. American] , crayfish , langouste , rock lobster , sea crawfish [ N. American] , spiny lobster )
    large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters


 variety variety /vɝˈaɪəti/

noun

  1. () A collection containing a variety of sorts of things  ( miscellanea , miscellany , mixed bag , assortment , mixture , motley , potpourri , salmagundi , smorgasbord , variety )
    a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
      A great assortment of cars was on display
    a great assortment of cars was on display
      He had a variety of disorders
    he had a variety of disorders
      A veritable smorgasbord of religions
    a veritable smorgasbord of religions
  2. () Noticeable heterogeneity  ( diverseness , multifariousness , diversity , variety )
    noticeable heterogeneity
      A diversity of possibilities
    a diversity of possibilities
      The range and variety of his work is amazing
    the range and variety of his work is amazing
  3. () (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics  ( variety )
    (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
      Varieties are frequently recognized in botany
    varieties are frequently recognized in botany
  4. A difference that is usually pleasant  ( change , variety )
    a difference that is usually pleasant
      He goes to France for variety
    he goes to France for variety
      It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
    it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
  5. A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality  ( variety , form , sort , kind )
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
      Sculpture is a form of art
    sculpture is a form of art
      What kinds of desserts are there?
    what kinds of desserts are there?
  6. A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances  ( variety , variety show )
    a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances


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