A genus of plants in the family Asparagaceae, commonly known as squill. Jeffersonias contain around 10 species, primarily found in eastern North America and eastern Asia, featuring large white or pink flowers in early spring.
/dʒɪˈfərəsiːz/
A yacht or racing boat classified by having its center of gravity near the aft (rear) section of the hull, providing increased stability and speed.
/ˈhiːvi'bæk/
A place where cattle or other livestock are auctioned or traded, often associated with rodeos or other events featuring rodeo competitions.
/ˈbʌk.fɪdl/
In architecture, a mudsill is the piece that forms the horizontal foundation or base of a structure, supporting the floor or sill of the building. Metaphorically, a mudsill can refer to the fundamental or most basic part of a system or structure, without which the rest cannot function. It is also used to describe a person of low social status or a person considered as essential but not valued.
/ˈmʌdˈsɪl/
To begin wrongly or with a bad start. Often used in the phrase 'to misbegun well,' implying that something has started in a way that is likely to have bad consequences.
_/mɪsˈbɪɡən/
Boulimia, often used as a colloquial term, refers to a persistent overwhelming appetite, particularly for high-calorie foods, leading to overeating. It is a condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to eat excessive amounts of food, which can lead to distress and impairment in daily life.
/boʊˈlɪmɪə/
A kind of bar or tavern, typically an unlicensed place of drinking, in South Africa, especially in the Transkei. Often operated from a private home, it provides a place for socializing, singing, and dancing, often with illegal alcohol.
/ʃiˈbiː Yemeni/
Impositive or unchangeable, especially with regard to anger, resentment, or harsh demands; that cannot be appeased or satisfied.
/ɪmˈpleɪkəbəl/