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 microspore microspore /ˈmaɪkrəˌspɔːr/

noun

  1. Smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte  ( microspore )
    smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte
     In botany class, we studied the role of the microspore in plant reproduction.
    In botany class, we studied the role of the microspore in plant reproduction.


 Uncompahgre Peak Uncompahgre Peak /ˌʌnkəmˈpɑːɡreɪ piːk/

noun

  1. The highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)  ( Uncompahgre Peak )
    the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
     Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
    Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.


 rugger rugger /ˈrʌɡər/

noun

  1. [Informal, British] A form of football played with an oval ball  ( rugby [Canadian, British] , rugby football [Canadian, British] , rugger [Informal, British] )
    a form of football played with an oval ball
     Rugby is a physically demanding sport that involves two teams of 15 players each competing to score points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent's goal line
    Rugby is a physically demanding sport that involves two teams of 15 players each competing to score points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent's goal line


 BWR BWR /biː dʌbljuː ɑr/

noun

  1. A nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine  ( boiling water reactor , BWR )
    a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine