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Renaissance
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proper noun
  1. The 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
  2. The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
  3. Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
adjective
  1. Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
  2. Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
rocker
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noun
  1. A curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.
  2. Hence, a rocking chair
  3. (surfing) The lengthwise curvature of a surfboard. (More rocker is a more curved board.)
All modern surfboards share a similar rocker design — Bruce Jones http://www.brucejones.com/longboar.htm
  1. Someone passionate about rock music.
  2. One who rocks something.
rocking chair
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noun
  1. A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.
Rod
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proper noun
  1. (given name, male)
rosewood
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noun
  1. The fragrant wood of Dalbergia nigra, a Brazilian tree in the legume family. This has a sweet smell.
  2. Any of several dozen woods, resembling that of Dalbergia nigra in some respect
  3. The wood of a South American tree, Aniba rosaeodora, in the laurel family, with fragrant wood from which an essential oil is distilled.
rumble seat
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noun
  1. An extra passenger seat or row of seats in an automobile. It typically is smaller than the normal passenger seat(s) in the car. A rumble seat also typically folds away in some sort of storage compartment.

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