Definition of zari - a type of gold thread used decoratively on Indian clothing

Definition of kinglet - a minor king., a very small warbler of a group that includes the goldcrest, having an orange or yellow crown.

Definition of evanesce - pass out of sight, memory, or existence

Definition of vigneron - a person who cultivates grapes for winemaking.

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Definition of bolshie - (of a person or attitude) deliberately combative or uncooperative

Definition of cantle - the raised curved part at the back of a horse's saddle.

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Definition of precocial - (of a young bird or other animal) hatched or born in an advanced state and able to feed itself almost immediately.

Definition of frons - the forehead or equivalent part of an animal, especially the middle part of an insect's face between the eyes and above the clypeu

Definition of lanugo - fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus.

Definition of lepak - (especially of a young person) spend one's time aimlessly loitering or loafing around

Definition of bravura - great technical skill and brilliance shown in a performance or activity

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Definition of inquorate - (of an assembly) unable to proceed effectively because not enough members are present to make up a quorum

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Definition of levant - run away, typically leaving unpaid debts

Definition of Brobdingnagian - huge; gigantic

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Definition of inukshuk - a structure of rough stones stacked in the form of a human figure, traditionally used by Inuit people as a landmark or a commemora

Definition of ana - anecdotes or literary gossip about a person., a collection of a person's memorable sayings.

Definition of orra - separated from a usual pair or set; odd., used irregularly or only occasionally; extra.