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 microspore microspore /ˈmaɪkrəˌspɔːr/

noun

  1. Smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte  ( microspore )
    smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte
     In botany class, we studied the role of the microspore in plant reproduction.
    In botany class, we studied the role of the microspore in plant reproduction.


 Uncompahgre Peak Uncompahgre Peak /ˌʌnkəmˈpɑːɡreɪ piːk/

noun

  1. The highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)  ( Uncompahgre Peak )
    the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
     Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
    Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.


 Ruhr River Ruhr River /ruːr ˈrɪvər/

noun

  1. A tributary of the Rhine  ( Ruhr , Ruhr River )
    a tributary of the Rhine


 by-catch by-catch /ˈbaɪˌkætʃ/

noun

  1. Unwanted marine creatures that are caught in the nets while fishing for another species  ( by-catch , bycatch )
    unwanted marine creatures that are caught in the nets while fishing for another species
     Thousands of dolphins and porpoises and whales are killed as part of the by-catch each year
    thousands of dolphins and porpoises and whales are killed as part of the by-catch each year