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 shad shad /ˈʃæd/

noun

  1. Herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn  ( shad )
    herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn
     In spring, fishermen eagerly await the shad run when these fish migrate to spawn.
    In spring, fishermen eagerly await the shad run when these fish migrate to spawn.
  2. Bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast  ( shad )
    bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
     Grilled shad was on the menu, a delicacy during the fish's migration season.
    Grilled shad was on the menu, a delicacy during the fish's migration season.


 chicory chicory /ˈtʃɪkɔːri/

noun

  1. Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste  ( chicory , curly endive , frisée )
    crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
     The bitter flavor of the chicory complemented the sweetness of the roasted beets
    The bitter flavor of the chicory complemented the sweetness of the roasted beets
  2. Root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee  ( chicory , chicory root )
    root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee
  3. Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads  ( chicory , chicory plant , Cichorium intybus , succory )
    perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads
  4. The dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute  ( chicory , chicory root )
    the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute


 leotard leotard /ˈliːəˌtɑːrd/

noun

  1. A tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance  ( body suit , cat suit , leotard , unitard )
    a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance


 garden spade garden spade /ˈɡɑːrdn̩ speɪd/

noun

  1. A spade used by gardeners  ( garden spade )
    a spade used by gardeners
     I need a garden spade to help plant these flowers in the backyard.
    I need a garden spade to help plant these flowers in the backyard.