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 cataclysm cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪsəm/

noun

  1. An event resulting in great loss and misfortune  ( cataclysm , calamity , catastrophe , disaster , tragedy )
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
      The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
    the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
      The earthquake was a disaster
    the earthquake was a disaster
  2. A sudden violent change in the earth's surface  ( cataclysm , catastrophe )
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface


 William of Wykeham William of Wykeham /ˈwɪliəm ʌv ˈwaɪkəm/

noun

  1. English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)  ( William of Wykeham , Wykeham )
    English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)


 Formica Formica /fɝˈmaɪkə/

noun

  1. Type genus of the Formicidae  ( Formica , genus Formica )
    type genus of the Formicidae
  2. Any of various plastic laminates containing melamine  ( Formica )
    any of various plastic laminates containing melamine
      The kitchen countertops were made of Formica, a durable plastic laminate.
    The kitchen countertops were made of Formica, a durable plastic laminate.


 Potentilla Potentilla /ˌpoʊtənˈtɪlə/

noun

  1. Chiefly perennial Northern Hemisphere herbs and shrubs: cinquefoil  ( genus Potentilla , Potentilla )
    chiefly perennial Northern Hemisphere herbs and shrubs: cinquefoil


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