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 Elephas maximus Elephas maximus /ɪˈlɛfəs ˈmæksɪməs/

noun

  1. Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male  ( Elephas maximus , Indian elephant )
    Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male


 British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands /ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈvɝːdʒɪn ˈaɪləndz/

noun

  1. More than 40 northeastern Virgin Islands (15 inhabited); a dependent territory of the United Kingdom  ( British Virgin Islands )
    more than 40 northeastern Virgin Islands (15 inhabited); a dependent territory of the United Kingdom
     We're planning a trip to the British Virgin Islands next summer for some beach relaxation.
    We're planning a trip to the British Virgin Islands next summer for some beach relaxation.


 introduction introduction /ˌɪntroʊˈdʌkʃən/

noun

  1. () The act of beginning something new  ( first appearance , launching , unveiling , debut , entry , introduction )
    the act of beginning something new
     They looked forward to the debut of their new product line
    they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
  2. () The first section of a communication  ( introduction )
    the first section of a communication
     The introduction of her book provided a brief overview of what readers could expect in the subsequent chapters.
    The introduction of her book provided a brief overview of what readers could expect in the subsequent chapters.
  3. () A basic or elementary instructional text  ( introduction )
    a basic or elementary instructional text
  4. () Formally making a person known to another or to the public  ( intro , presentation , introduction )
    formally making a person known to another or to the public
  5. The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new  ( foundation , innovation , instauration , creation , founding , initiation , institution , introduction , origination )
    the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
     She looked forward to her initiation as an adult
    she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
     The foundation of a new scientific society
    the foundation of a new scientific society
  6. The act of putting one thing into another  ( insertion , introduction , intromission )
    the act of putting one thing into another
  7. A new proposal  ( introduction )
    a new proposal
     They resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives
    they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives


 soybean soybean /ˈsɔɪˌbiːn/

noun

  1. The most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein)  ( soy , soya , soya bean , soybean )
    the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein)
     Soya beans are used to make tofu and soy milk
    Soya beans are used to make tofu and soy milk
  2. Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia  ( Glycine max , soja , soja bean , soy , soya , soya bean , soybean , soybean plant )
    erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
  3. A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food  ( soy , soya bean , soybean )
    a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food