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Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major
/ˈpʌbliəs kɔːrˈniːliəs ˈskɪpioʊ æfrɪˈkænəs ˈmeɪdʒər/
noun
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
(
Publius Cornelius Scipio
,
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major
,
Scipio
,
Scipio Africanus
,
Scipio Africanus Major
,
Scipio the Elder
)
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
genetic science
genetic science
/dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈsaɪəns/
noun
The branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
(
genetic science
,
genetics
)
the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
lieutenant junior grade
lieutenant junior grade
/lʊˈtɛnənt ˈdʒuːniər greɪd/
noun
(military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant and above ensign
(
lieutenant JG
,
lieutenant junior grade
)
(military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant and above ensign
chord
chord
/ˈkɔrd/
noun
(
)
A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
(
chord
)
a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
The pianist struck a resonant chord, setting the mood for the concert.
The pianist struck a resonant chord, setting the mood for the concert.
(
)
A straight line connecting two points on a curve
(
chord
)
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
The architect drew a chord to determine the curve's exact measurements.
The architect drew a chord to determine the curve's exact measurements.
verb
(music) bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
(
chord
,
harmonise
[British]
,
harmonize
)
(music) bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
(music) play chords on (a stringed instrument)
(
chord
)
(music) play chords on (a stringed instrument)
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