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Ricinus communis
Ricinus communis /rɪˈsaɪnəs kəˈmuːnɪs/
noun
-
Large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics
(
castor bean plant
, castor-oil plant
, palma christ
, palma christi
, Ricinus communis
)
large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics
trough
trough /ˈtrɔf/
noun
-
(
)
A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
(
trough
)
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
-
()
A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
(
eavestrough
[Canadian] , trough
, gutter
)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
-
A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
(
manger
, trough
)
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
-
A long narrow shallow receptacle
(
trough
)
a long narrow shallow receptacle
-
A treasury for government funds
(
public treasury
, till
, trough
)
a treasury for government funds
-
A concave shape with an open top
(
trough
, bowl
)
a concave shape with an open top
maze
maze /ˈmeɪz/
noun
-
()
Complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
(
labyrinth
, maze
)
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
Children ran excitedly through the maze, trying to find their way out.
Children ran excitedly through the maze, trying to find their way out.
-
Something jumbled or confused
(
maze
, snarl
, tangle
)
something jumbled or confused
A tangle of government regulations
a tangle of government regulations
Python molurus
Python molurus /ˈpaɪθɑn moʊˈlʊrəs/
noun
-
Very large python of southeast Asia
(
Python molurus
, Indian python
)
very large python of southeast Asia
The Indian python, with its beautifully patterned scales, slithered silently through the dense forest.
The Indian python, with its beautifully patterned scales, slithered silently through the dense forest.
