A Latin term used in zoology to refer to a pectoral fin in certain fish species, such as sharks, that is particularly well-developed and located anteriorly, near the body’s center of mass, aiding in maneuverability and stability during movement through water.
/'iksəpiration/
in a runty or stunted way, often implying a lack of vigor or strength; sometimes used in a playful or joking manner to describe a somewhat awkward or inferior performance or behavior.
/ˈrʌntɪsfɪl/
A Native American people formerly living in the upper Mississippi Valley region and the Great Plains, now settled mainly in the states of North and South Dakota in the United States and in Manitoba and Saskatchewan in Canada. Sioux is also used to refer to any member of several related Native American tribes, including the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota peoples.
/sɔɪ/
informal or outdated term for someone who is inexperienced, naive, or lacking in judgment. Also used in some contexts to describe a foolish or clownish person.
/ˈpɪkihl/
the state or quality of being hirsute; having a thick growth of hair, especially on an animal or a human's body or face; a physical characteristic of having more hair than is usual or desirable.
/ˈhɜrsənəs/
Rheid is a less common or obscure word, but it can be interpreted as a compound or a variation involving 're' (again or back) and 'heid' which may refer to a state or condition, particularly in a futuristic or science fiction context.
/riːʰd/
Refers to the ability or tendency of a cell or organism to engulf and digest particles, bacteria, or other cells, usually through a process called phagocytosis.
/fəˈɡɒs.tɪk/
Relating to the loss of myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the nervous system, which can lead to a wide range of neurological problems including muscle weakness, impaired sensation, and problems with coordination and balance.
/diˈmɛl.ə.plist.ɪŋ/
to calculate or add up again, especially to ensure accuracy or to correct an error.
/ˈriː.təˌliːld/