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 xerostomia xerostomia /ˌzɪərəˈstoʊmiə/

noun

  1. Abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva  ( dry mouth , xerostomia )
    abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva


 chanty chanty /ˈʃænti/

noun

  1. [ N. American] A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors  ( chantey [ N. American] , chanty [ N. American] , sea chantey [ N. American] , shanty , sea shanty [Canadian, British] )
    a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors


 seniority seniority /siːnˈjɔrɪti/

noun

  1. () Higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service  ( higher rank , higher status , senior status , seniority )
    higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
  2. The property of being long-lived  ( longevity , seniority )
    the property of being long-lived


 home-fried potatoes home-fried potatoes /ˈhoʊmˌfraɪd pəˈteɪtoʊz/

noun

  1. [ N. American] Sliced pieces of potato fried in a pan until brown and crisp  ( home fries [ N. American] , home-fried potatoes [ N. American] )
    sliced pieces of potato fried in a pan until brown and crisp