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 proprioception proprioception /ˌproʊpriːoʊˈsɛpʃən/

noun

  1. The ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts  ( proprioception )
    the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts
     Athletes often have finely-tuned proprioception which helps them in their sports.
    Athletes often have finely-tuned proprioception which helps them in their sports.


 bagasse bagasse /bəˈɡæs/

noun

  1. The dry dusty pulp that remains after juice is extracted from sugar cane or similar plants  ( bagasse )
    the dry dusty pulp that remains after juice is extracted from sugar cane or similar plants
     Bagasse can be used as a biofuel, making it environmentally beneficial.
    Bagasse can be used as a biofuel, making it environmentally beneficial.


 toque toque /toʊk/

noun

  1. A small round woman's hat  ( pillbox , toque , turban )
    a small round woman's hat
  2. A tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs  ( toque )
    a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
     The head chef, distinguishable by his white toque, gave orders in the busy kitchen.
    The head chef, distinguishable by his white toque, gave orders in the busy kitchen.


 Duchesse de Valentinois Duchesse de Valentinois /ˌdjuːʃɛs də vɑːlɛntɪˈnoʊ/

noun

  1. French noblewoman who was the mistress of Henry II; she had more influence over him than did his wife Catherine de Medicis (1499-1566)  ( Diane de Poitiers , Duchesse de Valentinois )
    French noblewoman who was the mistress of Henry II; she had more influence over him than did his wife Catherine de Medicis (1499-1566)