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 trichinosis trichinosis /ˌtrɪkɪˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

  1. Infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted  ( myositis trichinosa , trichiniasis , trichinosis )
    infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted


 revolver revolver /rɪˈvɑːlvɝ/

noun

  1. () A pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)  ( six-gun , six-shooter , revolver )
    a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
      The detective spun the chambers of his revolver.
    The detective spun the chambers of his revolver.
  2. A door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings  ( revolver , revolving door )
    a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings


 bracing bracing /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

adjective

  1. Imparting vitality and energy  ( bracing , refreshful , tonic , brisk , fresh , refreshing )
    imparting vitality and energy
     The bracing mountain air
    the bracing mountain air

noun

  1. () A structural member used to stiffen a framework  ( brace , bracing )
    a structural member used to stiffen a framework
     The construction workers added bracing to ensure the building's stability.
    The construction workers added bracing to ensure the building's stability.


 Uruguay potato Uruguay potato /ˈjʊərəɡwaɪ pəˈteɪtoʊ/

noun

  1. Similar to the common potato  ( Uruguay potato )
    similar to the common potato
     We decided to try the Uruguay potato, which is quite similar to the common potato we're used to.
    We decided to try the Uruguay potato, which is quite similar to the common potato we're used to.
  2. South American potato vine  ( Solanum commersonii , Uruguay potato , Uruguay potato vine )
    South American potato vine