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 Kinshasa Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃæsə/

noun

  1. The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville  ( Kinshasa , Leopoldville , Léopoldville )
    the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville


 strongroom strongroom /ˈstrɒŋˌruːm/

noun

  1. [British] A burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept  ( strongroom [British] )
    a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept
      The bank's strongroom stored valuable items and important documents, safeguarded from theft.
    The bank's strongroom stored valuable items and important documents, safeguarded from theft.


 poorhouse poorhouse /ˈpuːrˌhaʊs/

noun

  1. An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless  ( poorhouse )
    an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
      In the 19th century, those unable to support themselves might end up in a poorhouse, a facility funded by the public.
    In the 19th century, those unable to support themselves might end up in a poorhouse, a facility funded by the public.


 articulatio cubiti articulatio cubiti /ˌɑrtɪkjuˈleɪʃioʊ kjuˈbaɪti/

noun

  1. Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped  ( articulatio cubiti , cubital joint , cubitus , elbow , elbow joint , human elbow )
    hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
      I accidentally bumped my elbow against the door
    I accidentally bumped my elbow against the door


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