A person from the ancient Greek city-state of Phigalia. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is well-versed in the history and culture of Phigalia.
/fɪdʒəˈliːən/
A term used in the scientific classification of plants, specifically referring to a fibrous root or rootlet of certain forage grasses and legumes that can act as an important store of nutrients and organic matter, enhancing soil fertility.
/məˈrʊm/
Excessive confidence in one's abilities, judgment, or means, often leading to inappropriate actions or decisions. It is the opposite of humility and can result in underestimating risks or overestimating one's capabilities.
/oʊvərˈkɑf.ən.dəns/
A city in Lee County, Florida, United States, known for its tomato growers and as a namesake for a market campaign to improve wages and working conditions for farm workers.
/ˈɪməˌkɑːli/
A term in chemical and mineralogical contexts, representing a specific type of clay or mineral, characterized by a layered structure, highly adsorptive, and often used in various applications such as water purification, as an absorbent, or in the synthesis of certain materials.
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Relating to the people, language, or culture of Ladakh, a mountainous region in northern India bordering Tibet and Pakistan. It also describes the Tibetan language spoken in this region.
Aestheticism is a movement in art and literature in the 19th century, emphasizing the value of art for its beauty and sensuous appeal, and not for any moral or didactic purpose. An aestheticist focuses on the passive enjoyment of beauty.
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Daltonism is a color vision deficiency, specifically the difficulty in differentiating between certain colors, most commonly red and green.
/dæl.təˈnɪk/
To replace a person's proper name with a pseudonym, typically for privacy or legal reasons.
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