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genus Aglaonema genus Aglaonema /ˈdʒiːnəs æɡlaʊˈniːmə/

A pump house at a spa where medicinal waters are pumped and where patrons gather ( pump room )
a pump house at a spa where medicinal waters are pumped and where patrons gather
Tourists gathered in the pump room, sampling the spa's medicinal waters.
Tourists gathered in the pump room, sampling the spa's medicinal waters.

A white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos ( tremolite )
a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
Many buildings constructed before the 1980s have insulation containing tremolite.
Many buildings constructed before the 1980s have insulation containing tremolite.

A strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos ( Minuteman )
a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos
The Minuteman missile system was a significant advancement in strategic defense during the Cold War.
The Minuteman missile system was a significant advancement in strategic defense during the Cold War.
An American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution ( Minuteman )
an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution
During the American Revolution, the Minuteman was always ready to defend at a moment's notice.
During the American Revolution, the Minuteman was always ready to defend at a moment's notice.

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