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 incrustation incrustation /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/

noun

  1. A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay  ( encrustation , incrustation )
    a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
  2. A hard outer layer that covers something  ( crust , encrustation , incrustation )
    a hard outer layer that covers something
  3. The formation of a crust  ( encrustation , incrustation )
    the formation of a crust


 sleet sleet /ˈsliːt/

noun

  1. Partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)  ( sleet )
    partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
     The sleet was stinging my face as I struggled to walk against the freezing rain
    The sleet was stinging my face as I struggled to walk against the freezing rain

verb

  1. Precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow  ( sleet )
    precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow
     If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet
    If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet


 afterglow afterglow /ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/

noun

  1. The pleasure of remembering some pleasant event  ( afterglow )
    the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event
     He basked in the afterglow of his victory
    he basked in the afterglow of his victory
  2. A glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset  ( afterglow )
    a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
     The afterglow in the evening sky painted a beautiful picture after the sunset.
    The afterglow in the evening sky painted a beautiful picture after the sunset.


 Cree Cree /ˈkriː/

noun

  1. The Algonquian language spoken by the Cree  ( Cree , Cree language )
    the Algonquian language spoken by the Cree
     The Cree language is rich with history and cultural significance.
    The Cree language is rich with history and cultural significance.
  2. A member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada  ( Cree )
    a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
     The Cree are an indigenous people with a significant presence in central Canada.
    The Cree are an indigenous people with a significant presence in central Canada.