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The following 431 entries include the term of the.
glory-of-the-snow
noun: any of a genus (Chionodoxa) of hardy spring-flowering chiefly Mediterranean bulbous herbs of the lily family with basal leaves and racemes of blue, white, or pink flowers
hemolytic disease of the newborn
noun phrasehen of the woods
noun: an edible bracket fungus (Grifola frondosa) of North America and Eurasia that forms large clusters of pale gray to brown fruiting bodies comprised of wavy, fanlike caps found usually at the base of trees and that is valued for its earthy flavor and medicinal properties : maitake
in the heat of (the) battle
phrase: while fighting a battle —often used figuratively
justice of the peace
noun phrase: a local magistrate empowered chiefly to administer summary justice in minor cases, to commit for trial, and to administer oaths and perform marriages
Knight of the Maccabees
noun phrase: a member of a secret benevolent society
lady of the house
noun phrase: the chief female in a household
Lady of the Lake
noun phraseleader of the opposition
noun phrase: the principal member of the opposition party in a British legislative body who is given the status of a salaried government official and an important role in organizing the business of the house
let the cat out of the bag
phrase: to give away a secret
lily of the valley
noun phrase: a low perennial herb (Convallaria majalis) of the asparagus family that has usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers
Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
noun phraseman of the house
noun phrase: the chief male in a household
man of the world
noun phrase: a practical or worldly-wise man of wide experience
marshal of the Royal Air Force
noun phrase: the highest ranking officer in the British air force
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