A musical technique where one plucks the strings of a guitar or other stringed instrument using their fingers rather than a plectrum. Also refers to the songs or pieces performed using this technique.
/ˈfɪŋɡərˌpɪkɪŋz/
An excess or excessive production of milk, typically referring to the increased milk production seen in certain medical conditions or treatments, such as hyperprolactinemia where prolactin levels are elevated, leading to increased milk production in non-pregnant or non-lactating women.
/haɪˈpɜːrɡælˌktɪə/
Mispen refers to the act of intentionally misinterpreting or misrepresenting someone's words or actions to undermine their credibility or reputation.
/ˈmɪspən/
Covered with or resembling fine powder or dust, usually in a light, floating manner; specifically refers to something that is easily scattered into dust or powdered.
/ˈpɒl.ə.vɪn/
Describing a crystal form that has elements of symmetry found in a hemihedral form but with the full range of crystallographic symmetry axes in a holohedral form, typically found in cubic crystal systems where some faces or axes appear twice as often as others.
/ho·lo·he·mi·he·dral/
Combining the fields of ecology and geography, ecogeographic studies investigate the geographical distribution and adaptations of species to their environments. It focuses on how species distribution patterns are influenced by geographical features and environmental conditions.
/ɪ'kɑːdʒɪɡrəfɪk/
Plural of competitor, those or that which competes; rivals in the same line of business, contesting for the same customers.
/kəmˈpɛtɪtəz/
Having a short and broad head in proportion to the depth or vertical height; characterized by a relatively broad and short skull or head.
/brəˈtʃɛfəl/