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 Crotalus viridis Crotalus viridis /kroʊˈtæləs vɪˈridɪs/

noun

  1. Widely distributed between the Mississippi and the Rockies  ( Crotalus viridis , prairie rattler , Western rattlesnake , prairie rattlesnake )
    widely distributed between the Mississippi and the Rockies
     The prairie rattlesnake's distinct sound warns potential threats of its presence.
    The prairie rattlesnake's distinct sound warns potential threats of its presence.


 Arisarum vulgare Arisarum vulgare /ˌærɪˈsærəm vʌlˈgeɪri/

noun

  1. Tuberous perennial having a cowl-shaped maroon or violet-black spathe; Mediterranean; Canaries; Azores  ( Arisarum vulgare , friar's-cowl )
    tuberous perennial having a cowl-shaped maroon or violet-black spathe; Mediterranean; Canaries; Azores


 guinea guinea /ˈgɪni/

noun

  1. A west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world  ( guinea , guinea fowl , Numida meleagris )
    a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
  2. A former British gold coin worth 21 shillings  ( guinea )
    a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
     The antique shop had a rare guinea coin on display.
    The antique shop had a rare guinea coin on display.

 Guinea

  1. A republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958  ( French Guinea , Guinea , Republic of Guinea )
    a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
     The Fouta Djallon region in Guinea is known for its scenic landscape and waterfalls
    The Fouta Djallon region in Guinea is known for its scenic landscape and waterfalls
  2. (ethnic slur) a person of Italian descent  ( dago [Offensive] , ginzo [American, Offensive] , greaseball [ N. American, Offensive] , Guinea , wop [Offensive] )
    (ethnic slur) a person of Italian descent


 runabout runabout /ˈrʌnəˌbaʊt/

noun

  1. An open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat  ( roadster , runabout , two-seater )
    an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat