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 Ruhr Valley Ruhr Valley /ruːr ˈvæli/

noun

  1. A major industrial and coal mining region in the valley of the Ruhr river in northwestern Germany  ( Ruhr , Ruhr Valley )
    a major industrial and coal mining region in the valley of the Ruhr river in northwestern Germany


 Uncompahgre Peak Uncompahgre Peak /ˌʌnkəmˈpɑːɡreɪ piːk/

noun

  1. The highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)  ( Uncompahgre Peak )
    the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
     Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
    Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.


 microsporidian microsporidian /ˌmaɪkroʊspɔːˈrɪdiən/

noun

  1. Parasite of arthropods and fishes that invade and destroy host cells  ( microsporidian )
    parasite of arthropods and fishes that invade and destroy host cells
     The decline in the fish population was linked to a microsporidian infection.
    The decline in the fish population was linked to a microsporidian infection.


 cross-country skiing cross-country skiing /krɒs kənˈtɹiː ˈskiːɪŋ/

noun

  1. The sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)  ( cross-country skiing , langlauf )
    the sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)
     I enjoy cross-country skiing in the woods during the winter
    I enjoy cross-country skiing in the woods during the winter