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 parvis parvis /ˈpɑːrvɪs/

noun

  1. A courtyard or portico in front of a building (especially a cathedral)  ( parvis , parvise )
    a courtyard or portico in front of a building (especially a cathedral)
     The parvis in front of the cathedral was bustling with tourists taking photographs.
    The parvis in front of the cathedral was bustling with tourists taking photographs.


 Jurassic Jurassic /dʒʊˈræsɪk/

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or denoting the second period of the Mesozoic era  ( Jurassic )
    of or relating to or denoting the second period of the Mesozoic era

noun

  1. From 190 million to 135 million years ago; dinosaurs; conifers  ( Jurassic , Jurassic period )
    from 190 million to 135 million years ago; dinosaurs; conifers


 sternwheeler sternwheeler /ˈstɜrnˌwiːlər/

noun

  1. A paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern  ( sternwheeler )
    a paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern
     The sternwheeler churned through the water, transporting tourists up the river.
    The sternwheeler churned through the water, transporting tourists up the river.


 creeper creeper /ˈkriːpər/

noun

  1. () Any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping  ( creeper )
    any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
     Ivy is a common creeper plant that adds a nice touch to the walls of old buildings
    Ivy is a common creeper plant that adds a nice touch to the walls of old buildings
  2. Any of various small insectivorous birds of the Northern Hemisphere that climb up a tree trunk supporting themselves on stiff tail feathers and their feet  ( creeper , tree creeper )
    any of various small insectivorous birds of the Northern Hemisphere that climb up a tree trunk supporting themselves on stiff tail feathers and their feet
  3. A person who crawls or creeps along the ground  ( crawler , creeper )
    a person who crawls or creeps along the ground