English words containing gamophyllous:

noun

(in a system of coordinates) the distance from a point to the vertical or y -axis, measured parallel to the horizontal or x -axis; the x -coordinate.

noun

Old-fashioned term for diplomat.

noun

An official whose job is to represent one country in another, and who usually works in an embassy

Usage examples:

He held an interview with a prominent former u.s. diplomatist., he dismissed the conference as just…

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An element (e.g. arsenic, antimony, or tin) whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and solid non-metals or semiconductors.

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Another group of elements - the metalloid or semi-metal elements - share some properties with the m…

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A chemical element with some of the characteristics of a metal and some of a substance that is not a metal, for example, silicon and arsenic

noun

An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.

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The operetta is a pastiche of 18th century style

verb

Imitate the style of (an artist or work).

Usage examples:

Gauguin took himself to a pacific island and pastiched the primitive art he found there

noun

A piece of art, music, literature, etc. that intentionally copies the style of someone else's work or is intentionally in various styles, or the practice of making art in either of these ways

Usage examples:

The movie is a skilful, witty pastiche of "jaws".

verb

Build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

Usage examples:

After the earthquake people set about rebuilding their homes

noun

An instance of rebuilding.

Usage examples:

The trust have recognized the hard work of all who were involved in this daunting rebuild

verb

To build something again that has been damaged or destroyed

Usage examples:

[ t ] the historic building was completely rebuilt after it had burned down., [ i ] the company is …