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 counterreformation counterreformation /ˌkaʊntərˌriːfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

noun

  1. A reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation  ( counterreformation )
    a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
     The counterreformation was a response to the sweeping changes brought about by the original reformation.
    The counterreformation was a response to the sweeping changes brought about by the original reformation.


 genus Fringilla genus Fringilla /ˈdʒiːnəs frɪnˈdʒɪlə/

noun

  1. Type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling  ( Fringilla , genus Fringilla )
    type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling


 adjutant adjutant /ˈædʒətənt/

noun

  1. Large Indian stork with a military gait  ( adjutant , adjutant bird , adjutant stork , Leptoptilus dubius )
    large Indian stork with a military gait
  2. (military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer  ( adjutant , aide-de-camp , aide )
    (military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
      The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.
    The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.


 papilledema papilledema /ˌpæpɪˈliːdɪmə/

noun

  1. Swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure  ( papilledema )
    swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
     An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.
    An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.