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 fragrance fragrance /ˈfreɪgrəns/

noun

  1. () A distinctive odor that is pleasant  ( aroma , fragrance , perfume , scent )
    a distinctive odor that is pleasant
     The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
    The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
  2. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property  ( bouquet , fragrance , fragrancy , redolence , sweetness )
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property


 pre-eclampsia pre-eclampsia /priː ɪˈklæmpsɪə/

noun

  1. Abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated  ( pre-eclampsia , preeclampsia )
    abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated


 luau luau /ˈluːˌaʊ/

noun

  1. An elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)  ( luau )
    an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
     Attending a luau in Hawaii was a highlight of my vacation, complete with traditional dances and foods.
    Attending a luau in Hawaii was a highlight of my vacation, complete with traditional dances and foods.


 thornbill thornbill /ˈθɔːrnbɪl/

noun

  1. Any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill  ( thornbill )
    any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill
     With a swift move, the thornbill, with its sharp bill, dived to the feeder.
    With a swift move, the thornbill, with its sharp bill, dived to the feeder.