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proper noun
- The 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
- The period of this revival; the transition from medieval to modern times.
- Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
adjective
- Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
- Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
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| rocker |
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noun
- A curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.
- Hence, a rocking chair
- (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
- Someone passionate about rock music.
- One who rocks something.
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| rocking chair |
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noun
- A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.
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| Rod |
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proper noun
- (given name, male)
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| rosewood |
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noun - The fragrant wood of Dalbergia nigra, a Brazilian tree in the legume family. This has a sweet smell.
- Any of several dozen woods, resembling that of Dalbergia nigra in some respect
- The wood of a South American tree, Aniba rosaeodora, in the laurel family, with fragrant wood from which an essential oil is distilled.
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| rumble seat |
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noun
- 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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