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 demantoid demantoid /dɪˈmæntɔɪd/

noun

  1. A green andradite used as a gemstone  ( demantoid )
    a green andradite used as a gemstone
     The jeweler showcased a beautiful ring with a rare demantoid gemstone.
    The jeweler showcased a beautiful ring with a rare demantoid gemstone.


 musculus quadriceps femoris musculus quadriceps femoris /ˈmʌskjʊləs kwɒˈdraɪsɛps ˈfɛmərɪs/

noun

  1. A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg  ( musculus quadriceps femoris , quad , quadriceps femoris , quadriceps )
    a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg
     The quadriceps are the large muscles at the front of your thigh
    The quadriceps are the large muscles at the front of your thigh


 heterodoxy heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɝəˌdɑːksi/

noun

  1. The quality of being unorthodox  ( heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
    the quality of being unorthodox
  2. Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position  ( heresy , heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
    any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position


 sea squirt sea squirt /siː skwɜrt/

noun

  1. Ascidian that can contract its body and eject streams of water  ( sea squirt )
    ascidian that can contract its body and eject streams of water
     The sea squirt ejects water when it senses a threat.
    The sea squirt ejects water when it senses a threat.