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 disengagement disengagement /dɪsɪnˈgeɪdʒmənt/

noun

  1. () The act of releasing from an attachment or connection  ( detachment , disengagement )
    the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
  2. (military) to break off a military action with an enemy  ( disengagement , fallback , pullout )
    (military) to break off a military action with an enemy


 facula facula /ˈfækjulə/

noun

  1. A large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots  ( facula , solar facula )
    a large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots
  2. A bright spot on a planet  ( facula )
    a bright spot on a planet
      Observing Jupiter, the astronomer pointed out a facula, a bright spot on its surface.
    Observing Jupiter, the astronomer pointed out a facula, a bright spot on its surface.


 uropygium uropygium /ˌjʊroʊˈpɪdʒiəm/

noun

  1. Posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow  ( uropygium )
    posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow
      The peacock's uropygium supports its magnificent tail feathers.
    The peacock's uropygium supports its magnificent tail feathers.


 mountain gorilla mountain gorilla /ˈmaʊntɪn gəˈrɪlə/

noun

  1. Gorilla of Kivu highlands  ( Gorilla gorilla beringei , mountain gorilla )
    gorilla of Kivu highlands


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