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bougainvillea |
any of several woody vines of the American tropics that have small inconspicuous flowers surrounded by bright red, orange, or purple bracts. |
earless seal |
any of a family of seals with inconspicuous ears, short front flippers, and rudimentary hind flippers that are best adapted for swimming. |
invisible |
not readily perceived; hardly noticeable; inconspicuous. [1/5 definitions] |
low profile |
a manner or form designed not to attract attention; deliberately inconspicuous presence or activity. |
obscure |
inconspicuous or little known. [1/6 definitions] |
unobtrusive |
not noticeable; inconspicuous. |
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