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genus Macleaya
genus Macleaya /ˈdʒiːnəs məˈkleɪə/
noun
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A perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy
(
genus Macleaya
, Macleaya
)
a perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy
low-sodium diet
low-sodium diet /loʊˈsoʊdiəm daɪət/
noun
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A diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension, edema or certain other disorders
(
low-salt diet
, low-sodium diet
, salt-free diet
)
a diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension, edema or certain other disorders
Cochlearia officinalis
Cochlearia officinalis /kɑːklɪˈɛriə əˌfɪsɪˈnælɪs/
noun
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A widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C
(
Cochlearia officinalis
, common scurvy grass
, scurvy grass
)
a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C
sleeper
sleeper /ˈsliːpɝ/
noun
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(
)
A rester who is sleeping
(
slumberer
, sleeper
)
a rester who is sleeping
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An unexpected hit
(
sleeper
)
an unexpected hit
That movie was the sleeper of the summer
that movie was the sleeper of the summer
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Tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water
(
sleeper
, sleeper goby
)
tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water
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[ N. American]
A piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed
(
sleeper
[ N. American] )
a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed
The living room's sleeper sofa is perfect for when we have overnight guests.
The living room's sleeper sofa is perfect for when we have overnight guests.
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[ N. American]
Pajamas with feet; worn by children
(
sleeper
[ N. American] )
pajamas with feet; worn by children
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A passenger car that has berths for sleeping
(
sleeper
, sleeping car
, wagon-lit
)
a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
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[British]
One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
(
crosstie
[ N. American] , railroad tie
[ N. American] , sleeper
[British] , tie
[ N. American] )
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
The British call a railroad tie a sleeper
the British call a railroad tie a sleeper
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An unexpected achiever of success
(
sleeper
)
an unexpected achiever of success
The winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it
the winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it
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A spy, saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal
(
sleeper
)
a spy, saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal