Robert Merton Robert Merton /ˈrɒbərt ˈmɝːtn/

noun

1. United States sociologist (1910-2003)  ( Merton , Robert King Merton , Robert Merton , Robert K. Merton )
   United States sociologist (1910-2003)
   
   

 brownie brownie /ˈbraʊni/

noun

1. Square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts  ( brownie )
   square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts
    I can never resist the temptation of a rich chocolate brownie.
   I can never resist the temptation of a rich chocolate brownie.
   
   
2. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous  ( brownie , elf , gremlin , hob , imp , pixie , pixy )
   (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
   
   

 Brownie

1. A junior Girl Scout  ( Brownie )
   a junior Girl Scout
   

 Venice Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/

noun

1. () The provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction  ( Venezia , Venice )
   the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
   
   

 family planning family planning /ˈfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/

noun

1. () Limiting the number of children born  ( birth prevention , family planning , birth control )
   limiting the number of children born
     Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.
   Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.