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 genus Salsola genus Salsola /ˈdʒiːnəs sɑːlˈsoʊlə/

noun

  1. Chiefly Old World herbs or shrubs: saltworts  ( genus Salsola , Salsola )
    chiefly Old World herbs or shrubs: saltworts


 culverin culverin /ˈkʌlvərɪn/

noun

  1. A medieval musket  ( culverin )
    a medieval musket
     The soldiers loaded the culverin, ready to defend the castle.
    The soldiers loaded the culverin, ready to defend the castle.
  2. A heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries  ( culverin )
    a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries
     The castle's defenses included several culverins to ward off attackers.
    The castle's defenses included several culverins to ward off attackers.


 miniature miniature /ˈmɪnɪˌtʃʊr/

adjective

  1. () Being on a very small scale  ( miniature )
    being on a very small scale
     A miniature camera
    a miniature camera

noun

  1. () A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size  ( toy , miniature )
    a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
  2. () (Middle Ages) painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)  ( illumination , miniature )
    (Middle Ages) painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)


 unguiculate unguiculate /ʌnˈɡwɪkjʊlət/

adjective

  1. Having or resembling claws or nails  ( unguiculate , unguiculated )
    having or resembling claws or nails
     Unguiculate animals
    unguiculate animals
     An unguiculate flower petal
    an unguiculate flower petal

noun

  1. A mammal having nails or claws  ( unguiculate , unguiculate mammal )
    a mammal having nails or claws