The gabelle was a type of tax levied on salt in France from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It was highly controversial and often criticized for its heavy burden on the lower classes.
/ɡæˈbɛl/
An entity that evaluates and certifies another entity's qualifications, credentials, or standards, often within an educational, professional, or governmental context.
/ˈæk Kreɪ дər/
Relating to the study or description of pterylae, or the spaces in a feather where the barb ridges are attached.
/ˌpɛr.tə.piˈɒɡrə.fɪ.kəl/
A French slang term often used as a highly offensive insult, similar to the English word 'f***ing' when used as a modifier. It is considered extremely vulgar and offensive in most contexts.
/ˈsæləd/
A term from the Zarma language of West Africa, 'yabim' refers to a type of traditional medicinal concoction. It is prepared by combining various herbs and natural substances believed to have healing properties.
/jæ.bim/
Describing the action or process of undoing a transformation; returning to a previous state.
/ʌntə'tfɔːrmɪŋ/
A firetrap is a building or a place that is particularly dangerous in case of a fire, usually due to poor design or poor maintenance of fire safety measures.
/'faɪrtræp/
An informal British or Irish colloquial exclamation used to check that one has understood something. It is often used in a friendly or informal context, and can be translated as 'got it?', 'do you understand?', or 'is that clear?'.
/ˈkæpɪʃ/