star magnolia star magnolia /stɑːr mægˈnoʊliə/

noun

1. Deciduous shrubby magnolia from Japan having fragrant white starlike flowers blooming before leaves unfold; grown as an ornamental in United States  ( Magnolia stellata , star magnolia )
   deciduous shrubby magnolia from Japan having fragrant white starlike flowers blooming before leaves unfold; grown as an ornamental in United States
   
   

 counterweight counterweight /ˈkaʊntɝˌweɪt/

noun

1. A weight that balances another weight  ( balance , counterpoise , counterweight , counterbalance , equaliser [British] , equalizer )
   a weight that balances another weight
    The counterbalance ensured that the elevator operated smoothly and safely.
   The counterbalance ensured that the elevator operated smoothly and safely.
   
   

verb

1. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to  ( counterpoise , counterpose , counterweight )
   constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
   

 Aotus trivirgatus Aotus trivirgatus /ˈeɪoʊtəs ˌtrɪvɪrˈgætəs/

noun

1. Nocturnal monkey of Central America and South America with large eyes and thick fur  ( Aotus trivirgatus , douroucouli )
   nocturnal monkey of Central America and South America with large eyes and thick fur
   
   

 grave grave /ˈgreɪv/

adjective

1. () Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises  ( sedate , solemn , grave , sober )
   dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
    A grave God-fearing man
   a grave God-fearing man
    A quiet sedate nature
   a quiet sedate nature
    As sober as a judge
   as sober as a judge
    A solemn promise
   a solemn promise
    The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
   the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
   
2. () Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm  ( life-threatening , dangerous , grievous , grave , serious , severe )
   causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
    A dangerous operation
   a dangerous operation
    A grave situation
   a grave situation
    A grave illness
   a grave illness
    Grievous bodily harm
   grievous bodily harm
    A serious wound
   a serious wound
    A serious turn of events
   a serious turn of events
    A severe case of pneumonia
   a severe case of pneumonia
    A life-threatening disease
   a life-threatening disease
   
3. Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought  ( grave , grievous , heavy , weighty )
   of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
    Grave responsibilities
   grave responsibilities
    Faced a grave decision in a time of crisis
   faced a grave decision in a time of crisis
    A grievous fault
   a grievous fault
    Heavy matters of state
   heavy matters of state
    The weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference
   the weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference
   

noun

1. () A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)  ( grave , tomb )
   a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
    He put flowers on his mother's grave
   he put flowers on his mother's grave
   
   
2. () Death of a person  ( grave )
   death of a person
    He went to his grave without forgiving me
   he went to his grave without forgiving me
    From cradle to grave
   from cradle to grave
   
3. A mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation  ( grave , grave accent )
   a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
   
   

verb

1. [Archaic] Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface  ( grave [Archaic] , scratch , engrave , inscribe )
   carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
    Engrave a pen
   engrave a pen
    Engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
   engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
    The lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
   the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
   
2. [Archaic] Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it  ( grave [Archaic] , sculpt , sculpture , sculp )
   shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
    She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband
   She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband