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 drypis drypis /ˈdraɪpɪs/

noun

  1. Spiny-leaved perennial herb of southern Europe having terminal clusters of small flowers  ( drypis )
    spiny-leaved perennial herb of southern Europe having terminal clusters of small flowers
     The drypis added a touch of beauty with its clusters of small flowers in my Mediterranean garden.
    The drypis added a touch of beauty with its clusters of small flowers in my Mediterranean garden.


 topknot topknot /ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/

noun

  1. Showy crest or knot of hair or feathers  ( topknot )
    showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
     The bird's topknot, a showy crest of feathers, was its most distinguishing feature.
    The bird's topknot, a showy crest of feathers, was its most distinguishing feature.
  2. Headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair  ( topknot )
    headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
     She styled her hair in a topknot, using a decorative ribbon as the finishing touch.
    She styled her hair in a topknot, using a decorative ribbon as the finishing touch.


 male parent male parent /meɪl ˈpɛrənt/

noun

  1. A male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)  ( begetter [Archaic] , male parent , poppa [Informal, N. American] , father )
    a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
     His father was born in Atlanta
    his father was born in Atlanta


 prophylactic prophylactic /ˌproʊfɪˈlæktɪk/

adjective

  1. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease  ( preventative , prophylactic , preventive )
    preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
     Preventive medicine
    preventive medicine
     Vaccines are prophylactic
    vaccines are prophylactic
     A prophylactic drug
    a prophylactic drug
  2. Warding off  ( cautionary , prophylactic )
    warding off
     The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples
    the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples
  3. Capable of preventing conception or impregnation  ( antifertility , contraceptive , prophylactic )
    capable of preventing conception or impregnation
     Contraceptive devices and medications
    contraceptive devices and medications

noun

  1. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse  ( condom , prophylactic , rubber [Informal, N. American] , safe , safety , franger [Informal, Australian] , French letter [Archaic, Informal, British] )
    contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
     He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
    He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
  2. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease  ( preventative , preventive , prophylactic )
    remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
     The doctor recommended several preventatives
    the doctor recommended several preventatives