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 dibbuk dibbuk /ˈdɪbʊk/

noun

  1. (Jewish folklore) a demon that enters the body of a living person and controls that body's behavior  ( dibbuk , dybbuk )
    (Jewish folklore) a demon that enters the body of a living person and controls that body's behavior


 battle of Minden battle of Minden /ˈbætl ʌv ˈmɪndən/

noun

  1. A battle in the Seven Years' War (1759) in which the English forces and their allies defeated the French  ( battle of Minden , Minden )
    a battle in the Seven Years' War (1759) in which the English forces and their allies defeated the French


 honorary degree honorary degree /ˌɑːnəˈrɛri dɪˈgriː/

noun

  1. A degree conferred to honor the recipient  ( honorary degree , honoris causa )
    a degree conferred to honor the recipient


 efflorescence efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

noun

  1. A powdery deposit on a surface  ( bloom , efflorescence )
    a powdery deposit on a surface
  2. The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms  ( anthesis , blossoming , efflorescence , florescence , flowering , inflorescence )
    the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
      The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
    The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
  3. Any red eruption of the skin  ( efflorescence , rash , roseola , skin rash )
    any red eruption of the skin
     The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
    The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
  4. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity  ( bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak , prime )
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity