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 Jorge Luis Borges Jorge Luis Borges /ˈhɔːrheɪ lwiːs ˈbɔːrdʒɛs/

noun

  1. Argentinian writer remembered for his short stories (1899-1986)  ( Borges , Jorge Borges , Jorge Luis Borges )
    Argentinian writer remembered for his short stories (1899-1986)


 calypso calypso /kəˈlɪpˌsoʊ/

noun

  1. Rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf  ( calypso , Calypso bulbosa , fairy-slipper )
    rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf

 Calypso

  1. (Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years  ( Calypso )
    (Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years
     Enchanted by Calypso's beauty, Odysseus stayed on her island longer than he intended.
    Enchanted by Calypso's beauty, Odysseus stayed on her island longer than he intended.


 ethernet ethernet /ˈiːθɝˌnɛt/

noun

  1. A type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second  ( ethernet )
    a type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
     Most offices use ethernet connections for their computers.
    Most offices use ethernet connections for their computers.


 uniform uniform /ˈjuːnəˌfɔrm/

adjective

  1. () Always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences  ( unvarying , uniform )
    always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
     A street of uniform tall white buildings
    a street of uniform tall white buildings
  2. () The same throughout in structure or composition  ( consistent , uniform )
    the same throughout in structure or composition
     Bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product
    bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product
  3. Not differentiated  ( uniform , undifferentiated )
    not differentiated
  4. Evenly spaced  ( uniform )
    evenly spaced
     At regular (or uniform) intervals
    at regular (or uniform) intervals

noun

  1. () Clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification  ( uniform )
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
     The police officer wore a uniform to work
    The police officer wore a uniform to work

verb

  1. Provide with uniforms  ( uniform )
    provide with uniforms
     The guards were uniformed
    The guards were uniformed