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age |
a distinctive period of cultural or geologic time. [1/11 definitions] |
ambiance |
the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere. [1/2 definitions] |
angelica |
any of several types of related plants having clusters of small flowers and a distinctive aroma, often used in cookery and medicine. |
arugula |
a plant of the mustard family having flat, green leaves that have a distinctive pungent taste and are often used as salad greens. |
auteur |
a director whose films display a distinctive personal style. [1/2 definitions] |
blue jay |
a common jay of eastern North America, with a crest, a bright blue upper body and head, and distinctive white and black markings. |
bullfrog |
a large North American frog with a distinctive loud, deep croak. |
character actor |
an actor who specializes in supporting roles, esp. in the portrayal of eccentric or distinctive characters. |
character actress |
an actress who specializes in supporting roles, esp. in the portrayal of eccentric or distinctive characters. |
characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. [1/3 definitions] |
coloration |
distinctive characteristic. [1/2 definitions] |
colorful |
having a rich variety of distinctive features. [1/2 definitions] |
colorless |
lacking variety or distinctive features; dull. [1/3 definitions] |
cuckoo |
any of several slender grayish to brownish birds of Europe and America, some of which have a distinctive two-note call. [2/5 definitions] |
Down's syndrome |
a congenital condition caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes which results in mental retardation and produces distinctive physical characteristics such as a broad face, flattened head, and slanted eyes. |
emblem |
a distinctive sign or design that identifies something. [1/3 definitions] |
ethnic |
of or related to a large group of people who share a distinctive culture, language, or religion, or who are of the same race or national heritage. [1/3 definitions] |
ethnic group |
a group of people who share a distinctive culture, language, or religion, or who are of the same race or national heritage. |
fascism |
any of the distinctive principles or practices of this system. [1/3 definitions] |
feature |
a distinctive property, characteristic, or quality. [1/9 definitions] |
featureless |
lacking distinctive or interesting characteristics. |
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