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upland sandpiper
upland sandpiper /ˈʌplænd ˈsændˌpaɪpər/
noun
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Large plover-like sandpiper of North American fields and uplands
(
Bartramia longicauda
, Bartramian sandpiper
, upland plover
, upland sandpiper
)
large plover-like sandpiper of North American fields and uplands
Bougainville
Bougainville /ˈbuːgɪnˌvɪl/
noun
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The largest of the Solomon Islands; a province of Papua New Guinea
(
Bougainville
, Bougainville Island
)
the largest of the Solomon Islands; a province of Papua New Guinea
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French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)
(
Bougainville
, Louis Antoine de Bougainville
)
French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)
resurrection plant
resurrection plant /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən plænt/
noun
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Small grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls up when dry and expands when moist
(
Anastatica hierochuntica
, resurrection plant
, rose of Jericho
)
small grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls up when dry and expands when moist
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Densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions
(
resurrection plant
, rose of Jericho
, Selaginella lepidophylla
)
densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions
glassmaker
glassmaker /ˈglæˌsmeɪkɝ/
noun
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Someone who makes glass
(
glassmaker
)
someone who makes glass
The glassmaker showcased his skills by blowing a delicate vase.
The glassmaker showcased his skills by blowing a delicate vase.
