7 3 noun n noun
• largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
Example sentence • The gorilla at the zoo was swinging on the tire swing.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• flavored with vanilla extract
noun
• any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
adjective satellite
• plain and without any extras or adornments
Example sentence • I love the taste of vanilla in my ice cream.
5 2 noun n noun
• detached or semidetached suburban house
Example sentence • They decided to rent a villa for their vacation in Italy.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Example sentence • The guerrillas set up a camp in the jungle.
6 3 noun n noun
• the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Example sentence • The guerilla fighters launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp.
6 3 noun n noun
• the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
Example sentence • The axilla is the armpit region of the body.
7 3 noun n noun
• a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
Example sentence • I bought a pack of manilla envelopes for the office.
7 3 noun n noun
• the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
Example sentence • The maxilla is a bone of the upper jaw.
7 3 noun n noun
• (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
Example sentence • The papilla on your tongue contain taste buds.
12 5 noun n noun
• any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
Example sentence • I'm craving a refreshing glass of sarsaparilla right now.
7 3 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars
Example sentence • The armilla was a celestial sphere used in ancient astronomy.
7 3 noun n noun
• bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
7 3 noun n noun
• a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
Example sentence • In French, the letter 'ç' is called a cedilla .
8 3 noun n noun
• the small projection of a mammary gland
Example sentence • The mother cat's mammilla was swollen and sensitive after giving birth to her kittens.
6 2 noun
• an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers
Example sentence • The scilla is a small blue flower that blooms in spring.
8 3 noun n noun
• any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form
Example sentence • Under a microscope, you can see the spirilla in a water sample.
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The ancilla brought tea to the guests.
10 4 noun n noun
• An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.
Example sentence • The aspergilla is used in Catholic liturgical ceremonies to sprinkle holy water.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The muscle fiber contains numerous fibrillas.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The rachilla is the central axis of a spikelet in grasses.
7 3 noun n noun
• A flag, banner, or standard.
Example sentence • The vexilla displayed the emblem of our nation.
7 3 noun n noun
• Ictonyx striatus, a small, carnivorous, nocturnal African mammal resembling a skunk.
Example sentence • The zorilla is a small, carnivorous mammal native to Africa.
8 3 noun n noun
• (Judaism) the scroll of parchment that contains the biblical story of Esther; traditionally read in synagogues to celebrate Purim
Example sentence • I read the megillah every Purim.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The antiguerrilla tactics used by the military were successful in eliminating the rebel group.
10 4 noun n noun
• Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers
Example sentence • She carried a bouquet of gypsophila on her wedding day.
7 2 noun n noun
• a kind of mantis shrimp
Example sentence • The squilla is a small, shrimp-like crustacean found in coastal waters.
6 2 noun n noun
• A district or local division, as of a province, in India.
6 3 noun n noun
• king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
6 2 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait
6 3 noun n noun
• a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair
Example sentence • The Roman aquila was a prominent symbol of the Roman legion.
3 1 adverb
• With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
Example sentence • The book is on the table.
11 4 noun n noun
• any of several deciduous low-growing shrubs of the genus Fothergilla having showy brushlike spikes of white flowers in spring and fiery red and orange autumn color; grows from Alabama to the Allegheny Mountains
7 3 noun n noun
• the small projection of a mammary gland
2 1 adverb
• Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
preposition
• Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.
7 3 noun n noun
• shrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange and crimson foliage
9 3 noun n noun
• small genus of low deciduous shrubs: bush honeysuckles
Example sentence • The scientific name for diervilla is Diervilla .
9 3 noun n noun
• type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling
Example sentence • The fringilla bird was perched on a branch, singing a beautiful melody.
10 4 noun n noun
• genus of tropical South American tuberous perennial woody vines with large racemose flowers and milky sap
Example sentence • I planted a mandevilla in my backyard.
9 4 noun n noun
• tropical Old World ornamental evergreen shrubs having fleshy leaves and large panicles of white pink flowers
Example sentence • The medinilla plant is known for its vibrant pink flowers.
11 4 noun n noun
• one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
Example sentence • The contraction of a muscle occurs due to the shortening of myofibrillas.
10 4 noun n noun
• the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
Example sentence • The submaxilla is a bone that forms part of the lower jaw.
8 3 noun n noun
• either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
Example sentence • The tonsilla is a pair of almond-shaped, lymphoid tissues located on either side of the back of the throat.
16 5 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The counterguerrillas were sent to the area to eradicate the rebel insurgency.
4 3 noun n noun
• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Example sentence • I have no idea what you're talking about.
3 1 noun n interjection
• (with falling pitch) used to express amusement or subtle surprise.
Example sentence • I didn't understand what he said, so I responded with a confused "huh ".
4 2 preposition
• To or towards the inside of.
Example sentence • He walked into the room.
9 4 noun n noun
• geometrid moths, known for distinct sexual dimorphism leading to strongly reduced wings in females (Alsophila)
8 3 noun n noun
• a British colony in the West Indies
12 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an order of hooved mammals of the subclass Eutheria (including pigs and peccaries and hippopotami and members of the suborder Ruminantia) having an even number of functional toes
Example sentence • The artiodactyla animals include deer, camels, and pigs.
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