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• a bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida
9 3 noun n noun
• a dark brown to greenish oleoresin that has a fragrant odor and is used as a fixative in perfumes; obtained as a juice from certain rockroses
Example sentence • The scent of labdanums is often described as warm, musky, and balsamic.
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• a soft blackish-brown resinous exudate from various rockroses used in perfumes especially as a fixative
Example sentence • She applied ladanums to her burns to promote healing.
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• a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
Example sentence • The chemist conducted experiments to study the properties of lanthanums .
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• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan
Example sentence • She hums a tune while doing her work.
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• a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
Example sentence • He aluminums the car rims to give them a shiny appearance.
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• a genus of herbs of the family Scrophulariaceae with brightly colored irregular flowers
Example sentence • I planted a row of vibrant antirrhinums in my garden.
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• information known only to a special group
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• starch resembling sago that is obtained from cuckoopint root
Example sentence • I planted some arums in my garden.
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• An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.
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Example sentence • The jewelry store had a display case filled with different types of aurums .
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Example sentence • Scientists discovered a variety of baculums in the archaeological excavation.
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• A geometric pattern sometimes observed on the surface of superfluid helium-3.
Example sentence • I have never heard of boojums before.
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• anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism
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• (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity
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• the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
Example sentence • The duodenums are the first part of the small intestine.
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• wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America
Example sentence • I ordered a plate of durums for lunch.
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Example sentence • The blacksmith used a variety of ferrums to create intricate designs.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • For some people, the frenums are too short and restrict the movement of the tongue.
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• a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
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• a message that seems to convey no meaning
Example sentence • She couldn't help but roll her eyes at his hokums .
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• an aggressive and violent young criminal
Example sentence • The neighborhood was notorious for its gangs of hoodlums .
10 4 noun n Example sentence • His frequent indecorums in public settings made him an embarrassment to his family.
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Example sentence • The loud larums of the fire alarm woke everyone up.
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• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • She took laudanums to relieve her pain.
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• a herbaceous plant genus of the family Linaceae with small sessile leaves
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• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a box of magnums to stock up for the summer.
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• a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
6 2 noun n noun
• loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
Example sentence • I need to purchase some oakums for my woodworking project.
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• an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
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Example sentence • I studied the history of organums in my music class.
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• a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
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• a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present
Example sentence • The plenums in the building were designed to allow air circulation.
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• nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
Example sentence • There are many species of possums , including the common brushtail possum.
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• used in former classifications for plants later placed in genus Chrysanthemum and now often included in genus Tanacetum
Example sentence • Farmers use pyrethrums to eliminate pests and protect their crops.
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• a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
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• wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
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• an insubstantial or vague semblance
Example sentence • The art exhibit showcased various simulacrums of famous historical figures.
8 3 noun n noun
• type genus of the Solanaceae: nightshade; potato; eggplant; bittersweet
Example sentence • The solanums in this garden are thriving.
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• any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat
Example sentence • The dense mat of sphagnums creates a unique habitat for various plant species.
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• the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
Example sentence • Broken sternums often require surgery to repair.
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Example sentence • She used stickums to attach the photos to her scrapbook.
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• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
Example sentence • I need to buy some talcums for my baby's diaper.
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• annual cereal grasses from Mediterranean area; widely cultivated in temperate regions
Example sentence • The farmers planted several hectares of triticums this season.
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• the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Example sentence • The tympanums of the ears help us to hear and distinguish different sounds.
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• a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Example sentence • She was stuck in the doldrums of her job, feeling unmotivated and uninspired.
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