(mining) A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
ekphorias
ekphorias
noun
plural of ekphoria
gorakhpur
hammerkop
hammerkop
noun
A bird from southern Africa, Scopus umbretta, of the family Scopidaeand related to the herons.
handspoke
handspoke
noun
Alternative form of handspike
hoddypeak
hoopmaker
kanephore
kniphofia
kniphofia
noun
Any of several plants, of the genus Kniphofia, having bright, upright flowers.
kymograph
kymograph
noun
A device that gives a graphical representation of a variation in a phenomenon such as blood pressure over time, using a pen on a rotating drum.
okahumpka
packcloth
packcloth
noun
A strong, coarse cloth used for packaging
packhorse
packhorse
noun
A horse used as a pack animal.
packhouse
packhouse
noun
A building where fruit and vegetables are packed prior to distribution to shops.
patchcock
patchwork
patchwork
noun
(derogatory) A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.
(figurative) Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one whole piece.
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
verb
To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.
To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
pharmakoi
pharmakoi
noun
plural of pharmakos
pharmakos
pharmakos
noun
(historical) In Ancient Greek religion, the ritualistic sacrifice or exile of a human scapegoat.
