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 globe pepper globe pepper /ɡloʊb ˈpɛpər/

noun

  1. Round sweet pepper  ( globe pepper )
    round sweet pepper
      The salad was topped with slices of fresh globe pepper for a sweet crunch.
    The salad was topped with slices of fresh globe pepper for a sweet crunch.


 Anatole France Anatole France /ˌænəˈtoʊl fræns/

noun

  1. French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924)  ( Anatole France , France , Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault , Jacques Anatole François Thibault )
    French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924)


 contraction contraction /kənˈtrækʃən/

noun

  1. () (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)  ( muscle contraction , muscular contraction , contraction )
    (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
      She was having contractions for several hours before going to the hospital
    She was having contractions for several hours before going to the hospital
  2. The act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope  ( contraction )
    the act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
  3. A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds  ( contraction )
    a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
      Won't' is a contraction of will not'
    won't' is a contraction of will not'
      O'clock' is a contraction of of the clock'
    o'clock' is a contraction of of the clock'
  4. The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together  ( compression , condensation , contraction )
    the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
      The contraction of a gas on cooling
    the contraction of a gas on cooling


 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


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