tek taIt noun any of numerous small, roundish, glassy objects found in various parts of the world and believed to have originated outside the earth’s atmosphere.
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speechify
spi chə faI intransitive verb to make a speech, esp. one that is too long or too obviously a harangue. He used to return home late, worn-out, weary, and hoarse with much…
faience
faI ans 1. pottery decorated with highly colored, opaque glazes. 2. a greenish blue color.
damask
dae məsk noun 1. a fine cloth woven of linen, silk, wool, or cotton with a prominent, elaborate pattern. 2. table linen of this or similar cloth. 3. a deep pink color.
ecru
e kru noun a pale yellowish or grayish tan color. Note: The word “ecru” comes from a French word meaning “raw, unbleached.” It originally referred to the color of unbleached linen or…