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 Krakatau Krakatau /krəˈkɑːtɔː/

noun

  1. A small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history  ( Krakatao , Krakatau , Krakatoa )
    a small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history


 Postum Postum /ˈpoʊstəm/

noun

  1. Trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains  ( Postum )
    trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains
     I tried Postum as a coffee alternative, and it had a unique roasted flavor.
    I tried Postum as a coffee alternative, and it had a unique roasted flavor.


 assayer assayer /æˈseɪɝ/

noun

  1. An analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals  ( assayer )
    an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
     The gold prospector relied on a skilled assayer to determine the purity of his findings.
    The gold prospector relied on a skilled assayer to determine the purity of his findings.


 Theophrastus Theophrastus /θiːˈɒfræstəs/

noun

  1. Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)  ( Theophrastus )
    Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)
     After Aristotle, Theophrastus led the Peripatetics and expanded on his teacher's teachings.
    After Aristotle, Theophrastus led the Peripatetics and expanded on his teacher's teachings.