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nigella
nigella /naɪˈdʒɛlə/
noun
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Any plant of the genus Nigella
(
nigella
)
any plant of the genus Nigella
I saw a field full of blooming nigella while on my morning walk.
I saw a field full of blooming nigella while on my morning walk.
Salem
Salem /ˈseɪləm/
noun
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A city in southern India
(
Salem
)
a city in southern India
Salem is a bustling city in the southern region of India.
Salem is a bustling city in the southern region of India.
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A city in northeastern Massachusetts; site of the witchcraft trials in 1692
(
Salem
)
a city in northeastern Massachusetts; site of the witchcraft trials in 1692
The witchcraft trials of 1692 cast a dark shadow over Salem's history.
The witchcraft trials of 1692 cast a dark shadow over Salem's history.
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Capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
(
capital of Oregon
, Salem
)
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
halberd
halberd /ˈhɔːlbər/
noun
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A pike fitted with an ax head
(
halberd
, halbert
)
a pike fitted with an ax head
The guard at the castle's entrance wielded a menacing halberd.
The guard at the castle's entrance wielded a menacing halberd.
ascent
ascent /əˈsɛnt/
noun
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The act of changing location in an upward direction
(
ascending
, ascension
, ascent
, rise
)
the act of changing location in an upward direction
The sun began to rise, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
The sun began to rise, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
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A movement upward
(
ascension
, ascent
, rising
, rise
)
a movement upward
They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
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An upward slope or grade (as in a road)
(
acclivity
, ascent
, climb
, raise
, rise
, upgrade
[ N. American] )
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
The car couldn't make it up the rise
the car couldn't make it up the rise
