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 spiny dogfish spiny dogfish /ˈspaɪni ˈdɔɡfɪʃ/

noun

  1. Small bottom-dwelling dogfishes  ( spiny dogfish )
    small bottom-dwelling dogfishes
     The ocean floor is home to various creatures, including the spiny dogfish.
    The ocean floor is home to various creatures, including the spiny dogfish.


 Israel Israel /ˈɪzreɪl/

noun

  1. An ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC  ( Israel )
    an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC
  2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine  ( Israel , Sion , State of Israel , Yisrael , Zion )
    Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
     Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
    Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre


 overmantel overmantel /ˌoʊvərˈmæntl/

noun

  1. A shelf over a mantelpiece  ( overmantel )
    a shelf over a mantelpiece
     She placed her favorite decorative items on the overmantel above the fireplace.
    She placed her favorite decorative items on the overmantel above the fireplace.


 Enea Silvio Piccolomini Enea Silvio Piccolomini /ˈenɪə ˈsɪlvioʊ pɪkəloʊˈmiːni/

noun

  1. Italian pope from 1458 to 1464 who is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464)  ( Aeneas Silvius , Enea Silvio Piccolomini , Pius II , Pope Pius II )
    Italian pope from 1458 to 1464 who is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464)