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 Calvin Calvin /ˈkælvɪn/

noun

  1. Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)  ( Calvin , Jean Caulvin , Jean Cauvin , Jean Chauvin , John Calvin )
    Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)
  2. United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)  ( Calvin , Melvin Calvin )
    United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)


 Jonesboro Jonesboro /ˈdʒoʊnzbəroʊ/

noun

  1. A town in northeast Arkansas  ( Jonesboro )
    a town in northeast Arkansas
      She traveled to Jonesboro for a business meeting and enjoyed the local cuisine.
    She traveled to Jonesboro for a business meeting and enjoyed the local cuisine.


 fin keel fin keel /fɪn kiːl/

noun

  1. A metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability  ( fin keel )
    a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability
      The boat's fin keel provides it with enhanced stability in choppy waters.
    The boat's fin keel provides it with enhanced stability in choppy waters.


 Plassey Plassey /ˈplæsi/

noun

  1. The victory in 1757 by the British under Clive over Siraj-ud-daula that established British supremacy over Bengal  ( battle of Plassey , Plassey )
    the victory in 1757 by the British under Clive over Siraj-ud-daula that established British supremacy over Bengal


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