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 spiked loosestrife spiked loosestrife /spaɪkt ˈluːsstraɪf/

noun

  1. Marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States  ( Lythrum salicaria , purple loosestrife , spiked loosestrife )
    marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States


 Isle of Wight Isle of Wight /aɪl əv waɪt/

noun

  1. An isle and county of southern England in the English Channel  ( Isle of Wight , Wight )
    an isle and county of southern England in the English Channel


 overcrossing overcrossing /ˌoʊvərˈkrɒsɪŋ/

noun

  1. A bridge designed for pedestrians  ( overcrossing , pedestrian bridge , footbridge )
    a bridge designed for pedestrians


 endarterectomy endarterectomy /ɛndɑːrˈtɛrɛktəmi/

noun

  1. Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis  ( endarterectomy )
    surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
     An endarterectomy was required to remove the blockage from his artery.
    An endarterectomy was required to remove the blockage from his artery.