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 treehopper treehopper /ˈtriːˌhɑːpər/

noun

  1. Small leaping insect that sucks juices of branches and twigs  ( treehopper )
    small leaping insect that sucks juices of branches and twigs
     The gardener noticed treehoppers on the apple tree's branches.
    The gardener noticed treehoppers on the apple tree's branches.


 retort retort /ˈriːˌtɔrt/

noun

  1. () A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)  ( counter , rejoinder , replication , comeback , retort , return , riposte )
    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
     It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
    it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
  2. A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat  ( retort )
    a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
     The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
    The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.

verb

  1. () Answer back  ( repay , riposte , come back , rejoin , retort , return )
    answer back
      He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
    He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.


 bow tie bow tie /bəʊ taɪ/

noun

  1. A man's tie that ties in a bow  ( bow tie , bow-tie , bowtie )
    a man's tie that ties in a bow
     He looked dapper in his black bow tie
    He looked dapper in his black bow tie


 Inner Mongolia Inner Mongolia /ˈɪnnər mɒnɡəliːə/

noun

  1. An autonomous region of northeastern China that was annexed by the Manchu rulers in 1635 and became an integral part of China in 1911  ( Inner Mongolia , Nei Monggol )
    an autonomous region of northeastern China that was annexed by the Manchu rulers in 1635 and became an integral part of China in 1911