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 black swan black swan /blæk swɑːn/

noun

  1. Large Australian swan having black plumage and a red bill  ( black swan , Cygnus atratus )
    large Australian swan having black plumage and a red bill


 reconnaissance reconnaissance /riːˈkɑːnəsəns/

noun

  1. The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)  ( reconnaissance , reconnaissance mission )
    the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
      An exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission
    an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission


 genus Pulsatilla genus Pulsatilla /ˈdʒiːnəs pʌlˈsætɪlə/

noun

  1. Includes a group of plants that in some classifications are included in the genus Anemone: pasqueflowers  ( genus Pulsatilla , Pulsatilla )
    includes a group of plants that in some classifications are included in the genus Anemone: pasqueflowers


 maceration maceration /ˌmæsəˈreɪʃən/

noun

  1. Extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)  ( boniness , bonyness , emaciation , gauntness , maceration )
    extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
  2. Softening due to soaking or steeping  ( maceration )
    softening due to soaking or steeping
      The maceration of the fruit in wine enhanced its flavors and softened its texture.
    The maceration of the fruit in wine enhanced its flavors and softened its texture.


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