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noun (plural: acorns)
- The fruit of the oak, being an oval nut growing in a woody cup or cupule.
- (nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.
- (context, zoology) See acorn-shell.
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noun
- A cover for the back or arms of a chair or sofa, originally to prevent them from being soiled by macassar oil.
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noun
- An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills.
- The paved area of an airport.
- The sides of a trees canopy
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| arcade |
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noun - A row of arch, arches.
- A covered passage, usually with shop, shops on both sides.
- Establishment running coin-operated games.
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| Ark |
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proper noun
- The boat built by the Biblical Noah to carry himself and the animals of the planet during the w:Flood; (see w:Noah's Ark)
- The chest carried by the Hebrews containing the stone tablets carved with the Ten Commandments; (see the w:Ark of the Covenant)
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| armchair |
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noun (plural: armchairs)
- A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
- 1928: w:A._A._Milne, A. A. Milne, w:The_House_at_Pooh_Corner, The House at Pooh Corner
- : ...when he suddenly saw Piglet sitting in his best he could only stand there rubbing his head and wondering whose house he was in.
adjective - Remote from actual involvement
- These days I'm an detective
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| armoire |
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noun
- A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.
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| Ash |
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proper noun
- (given name, female, ) a female given name, short form of Ashley and Ashlee
- (given name, male, ) a male given name
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| aster |
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noun
- Any of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.
- (biology) A star-shaped structure formed during the mitosis of a cell.
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