An obscure, fictional term, often used in literature or fantasy settings to describe a type of mineral or ore with unique properties. Not derived from any real mineral but rather created for storytelling purposes.
/tiːplicit/
describing the most open and direct, with no attempt to be subtle, tactful, or delicate; honest and straightforward in speech or manner.
/ˈfrænkist/
A term typically used in biology to describe an animal species that does not shed or lose its teeth or exoskeleton (like molting in insects) throughout its lifetime. It refers to species like reptiles, amphibians, and certain invertebrates that retain their teeth or exoskeleton until death.
/nɒndɪˈdjuːwə/
Lacking the characteristics of or operating outside of established institutions; informal or unconventional.
/'ʌnsˈtɪtuʃənl/
The joint administration or management of a country, community, or organization by two or more authorities or groups.
/kəˌɒktəˈmeɪʃn/
Entities or sequences that are treated as being homologous but are actually not due to convergent evolution or other non-descendant relationships. Pseudohomologs can arise through parallel evolution, such that two unrelated species independently develop similar traits without a common ancestor possessing them.
/ˌpsoʊdoʊˈhɑːmələɡz/
A hair styling technique that involves wrapping small sections of hair around cylindrical rods or metal pins to create curls or waves, often to achieve a looser, bouncier texture similar to that of wet hair. It is a common trend in fashion and beauty, particularly in hairstyles that require a tousled, relaxed look.
/bu.ɡij.naʃ/
A Scandinavian personal name, derived from the Old Norse elements "svá," meaning 'swan,' and 'rīr,' meaning 'fate' or 'destiny.' It is a uncommon name and can refer to historical figures such as Sverre I of Norway.
/ˈsvɛr.ri/
Flunkeyite is a colloquial term used to describe a subservient and often obsequious person, typically in a position of lower status who serves a more powerful or important person, such as a subordinate who is eager to please and often excessively deferential. It can also be used more broadly to refer to someone who lacks self-respect or who is overly deferential in an unpleasant or self-degrading manner.
/ˈflʌn.kiː.ɪt/