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a variant or female given name, often of Slavic origin, derived from the name Vila, meaning 'wild spirit' or 'elf'.

/ˈwɪlɪn/

A person who goes on excursions, especially a walking holiday or short journey for pleasure. An excursionist is typically someone who enjoys outdoor activities and exploring new places for a short period of time for leisure.

/ˈekskər dür/

The forespur is a sharp protrusion on the forefoot of certain animals, such as hooved mammals like sheep and goats. It is typically a modified hoof that helps in defense or wear resistance. In a broader context, it sometimes refers to any sharp projection or device serving a similar function.

/fəˈspɜːr/

A strict, disciplinary attitude or behavior, often characterized by rigid adherence to rules and a tendency to apply them in an overly strict or harsh manner.

/mɑr.te.nis'm/

A hypothetical paradoxical creature that is part crab and part spider, often used as a humorous term or placeholder in conversation.

/ˈkraɪ.əl/

Informal and chiefly North American; synonymous with 'dirty' or 'messy'. Can describe anything that is in a state of disorder or is covered in grime or filth, often with a nuance of disgust or disapproval.

/ˈkrʌd.i/

a person, idea, or thing for which something is named or by whom it is named; a person or thing named after another.

/ˈi.pənɪm/

a genus of plants, particularly woody flowering shrubs native to the Mediterranean region, commonly known as rockroses

/ˈpɑːntiəs/

A pornographic film or video that focuses on explicit sexual content, often involving graphic and violent sexual acts. The term combines 'porn' (pornography) and 'grind' (a type of extreme pornographic film known for its rough and intense sexual content).

/ˈpɔːrnɡrɪnd/

A rare medical condition in males characterized by the presence of two penises, both of which are functional to some degree.

/daɪˈfɔːliə/