Lycia Lycia /ˈlɪsiə/

noun

1. An ancient region on the coast of southwest Asia Minor  ( Lycia )
   an ancient region on the coast of southwest Asia Minor
    The rock tombs in Lycia are a testament to its ancient civilization.
   The rock tombs in Lycia are a testament to its ancient civilization.
   
   

 French Indochina French Indochina /frɛntʃ ˌɪndoʊˈʃiːnə/

noun

1. The French colonies of the territory now occupied by Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam  ( French Indochina )
   the French colonies of the territory now occupied by Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
    French Indochina encompassed regions that are now independent nations in Southeast Asia.
   French Indochina encompassed regions that are now independent nations in Southeast Asia.
   
   

 Verbascum thapsus Verbascum thapsus /vɝˈbæskəm ˈθæpsəs/

noun

1. Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches  ( Aaron's rod , common mullein , flannel mullein , great mullein , torch , Verbascum thapsus , woolly mullein )
   tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
   
   

 depression depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/

noun

1. () A mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity  ( depression )
   a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
     She sought therapy to overcome her depression.
   She sought therapy to overcome her depression.
   
   
2. () A sunken or depressed geological formation  ( natural depression , depression )
   a sunken or depressed geological formation
     The depression in the landscape created a natural basin, collecting rainwater to form a tranquil pond.
   The depression in the landscape created a natural basin, collecting rainwater to form a tranquil pond.
   
   
3. () A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment  ( economic crisis , slump , depression )
   a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
   
4. () Sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy  ( depression )
   sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
    Many people seek therapy to cope with feelings of depression.
   Many people seek therapy to cope with feelings of depression.
   
   
5. Pushing down  ( depression )
   pushing down
    Depression of the space bar on the typewriter
   depression of the space bar on the typewriter
   
6. Angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)  ( depression )
   angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
   
7. A concavity in a surface produced by pressing  ( depression , impression , imprint )
   a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
    He left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud
   he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud
   
8. A state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention  ( clinical depression , depression , depressive disorder )
   a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
   
   
9. An air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation  ( depression , low )
   an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
    A low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
   a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
   
   

 Depression

1. A period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment  ( Depression , Great Depression )
   a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment