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 witloof witloof /ˈwɪtˌluf/

noun

  1. Young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head  ( Belgian endive , French endive , witloof )
    young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head
  2. Widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched  ( Cichorium endivia , endive , witloof )
    widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched


 oil of turpentine oil of turpentine /ɔɪl ʌv ˈtɜrˈpɛntaɪn/

noun

  1. Volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally  ( oil of turpentine , spirit of turpentine , turpentine , turps )
    volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
     Use turpentine to clean your brushes
    Use turpentine to clean your brushes


 secateurs secateurs /ˈseɪkətɝz/

noun

  1. [British] Small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface  ( secateurs [British] )
    small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface
     I need to use my secateurs to prune the dead branches on my fruit trees
    I need to use my secateurs to prune the dead branches on my fruit trees


 hideaway hideaway /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/

noun

  1. () A hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws  ( den , hideaway , hideout )
    a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
  2. An area where you can be alone  ( hideaway , retreat )
    an area where you can be alone