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 hypermetropy hypermetropy /ˌhaɪpərˈmɛtrəpi/

noun

  1. Abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects  ( farsightedness [ N. American] , hypermetropia , hypermetropy , hyperopia , longsightedness , long-sightedness [British] )
    abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects


 English foxhound English foxhound /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈfɑːksˌhaʊnd/

noun

  1. An English breed slightly larger than the American foxhounds originally used to hunt in packs  ( English foxhound )
    an English breed slightly larger than the American foxhounds originally used to hunt in packs
      The English foxhound led the hunt, with its keen sense of smell and stamina.
    The English foxhound led the hunt, with its keen sense of smell and stamina.


 overstuffed chair overstuffed chair /ˌoʊvərˈstʌft tʃɛər/

noun

  1. A comfortable upholstered armchair  ( lounge chair , overstuffed chair , easy chair )
    a comfortable upholstered armchair
      He reclined in the easy chair, enjoying a quiet evening with a book.
    He reclined in the easy chair, enjoying a quiet evening with a book.


 Acacia catechu Acacia catechu /əˈkeɪʃə kəˈtikjuː/

noun

  1. East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu  ( Acacia catechu , catechu , Jerusalem thorn )
    East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu


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