dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/ore_MW.json

{
  "Ore":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (such as metal) for which it is mined and worked":[],
      ": a source from which valuable matter is extracted":[],
      "Oregon":[],
      "a monetary subunit of the krona (Sweden) and krone \u2014 see krona, krone at Money Table":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1884, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Danish & Norwegian, from Latin aureus a gold coin":"Noun",
      "Middle English or, oor , partly from Old English \u014dra ore; partly from Old English \u0101r brass; akin to Old High German \u0113r bronze, Latin aes copper, bronze":"Noun",
      "Swedish \u00f6re & Danish & Norwegian \u00f8re":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u0259r-\u0259",
      "\u02c8\u022fr"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-104300",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Orectolobus":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the type genus of the family Orectolobidae":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Greek orektos stretched out + New Latin -lobus":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02cc\u014dr\u02cce-",
      "\u014d\u02ccrek\u02c8t\u00e4l\u0259b\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113023",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "ore":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (such as metal) for which it is mined and worked":[],
      ": a source from which valuable matter is extracted":[],
      "Oregon":[],
      "a monetary subunit of the krona (Sweden) and krone \u2014 see krona, krone at Money Table":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1884, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Danish & Norwegian, from Latin aureus a gold coin":"Noun",
      "Middle English or, oor , partly from Old English \u014dra ore; partly from Old English \u0101r brass; akin to Old High German \u0113r bronze, Latin aes copper, bronze":"Noun",
      "Swedish \u00f6re & Danish & Norwegian \u00f8re":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u022fr",
      "\u02c8\u0259r-\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084119",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "ore dressing":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": mechanical preparation (as by crushing) and concentration (as by flotation) of ore":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1831, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-104745",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "oread":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": any of the nymphs of mountains and hills in Greek mythology":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "oreads supposedly prefer to live in hills and mountains"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English oreades , plural, from Latin oread-, oreas , from Greek oreiad-, oreias , from oreios of a mountain, from oros mountain \u2014 more at orient entry 2":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u022fr-\u0113-\u02ccad",
      "-\u0113-\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "dryad",
      "hamadryad",
      "naiad",
      "nymph",
      "wood nymph"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-083544",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "oregano":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a bushy perennial mint ( Origanum vulgare ) with leaves that are used as a seasoning and a source of aromatic oil":[],
      ": any of several plants (genera Lippia and Coleus ) other than oregano of the vervain or mint families":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Add the oregano and the garlic, cover the pan, and cook the chicken in the sauce until it\u2019s cooked through, about 8 minutes. \u2014 G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
      "Be sure to grind up the oregano between palms before adding. \u2014 Minerva Ordu\u00f1o Rinc\u00f3n, USA TODAY , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "Add poblano strips and potatoes; season with salt and pepper, some oregano , and garlic. \u2014 Kim Sun\u00e9e, Anchorage Daily News , 5 May 2022",
      "Zaatar Not to be confused with the seasoning blend of the same name, the herb zaatar is a tender perennial with a flavor somewhere between oregano and thyme. \u2014 Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
      "Usually served at weddings, perde pilav is cooked with chicken, currants, almonds, pine nuts and butter, and seasoned with salt, oregano and pepper. \u2014 Lisa Morrow, CNN , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Combine crumbs, 2 cups Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, pepper, remaining 2 teaspoons oregano and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 26 Oct. 2021",
      "Season the beef with kosher salt and dry Mexican oregano rubbed between the palms. \u2014 Minerva Ordu\u00f1o Rinc\u00f3n, The Arizona Republic , 24 Apr. 2022",
      "Canned tomatoes and anchovies, jarred capers and briny kalamata olives almost always form the base of the sauce, which then gets a sprinkling of dry spices, such as oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, or maybe basil. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "American Spanish or\u00e9gano , from Spanish, wild marjoram, from Latin origanum \u2014 more at origanum":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u0259-\u02c8re-g\u0259-\u02ccn\u014d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121637",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Orectolobidae":{
    "type":[
      "plural noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a family of carpet sharks comprising the wobbegongs that live mainly in shallow waters of the tropical western Pacific Ocean and have two dorsal fins, a well-developed fleshy barbel at the anterior margin of the nostril, small teeth with several cusps, and often brilliant markings on the skin":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u014d\u02ccrekt\u0259\u02c8l\u00e4b\u0259\u02ccd\u0113"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Orectolobus , type genus + -idae":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143511"
  },
  "Oregon grape":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an evergreen shrub ( Mahonia aquifolium ) of the barberry family that has yellow flowers, bears edible bluish-black berries, and is native to western North America":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02cc\u022fr-i-g\u0259n-, \u02cc\u00e4r-, -\u02ccg\u00e4n-",
      "-\u02ccg\u00e4n-",
      "\u02c8\u022fr-i-g\u0259n-",
      "\u02c8\u00e4r-"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Oregon , state of the U.S.":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1851, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150445"
  },
  "Oregon fir":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": douglas fir":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165855"
  },
  "Oreamnos":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of ruminant mammals consisting of the mountain goat":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02cc\u014dr\u0113\u02c8amn\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from ore- + Greek amnos lamb":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172502"
  },
  "Oregon crab apple":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a small tree ( Malus fusca ) of western North America having white flowers":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-184725"
  },
  "ore body":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a more or less solid mass of ore that may consist of low-grade as well as high-grade ore and that is of different character from the adjoining rock":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204133"
  },
  "Oregon graperoot":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": berberis sense 2":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001844"
  },
  "orecchiette":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": small oval pasta":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u014d-\u02ccr\u0101-k\u0113-\u02c8e-t\u0101"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "What does Tucci think of Plunkett-Hogge's orecchiette with broccoli rabe and anchovies",
      "And people have been seeking out her orecchiette ever since. \u2014 Melissa Malamut, Travel + Leisure , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "Add the orecchiette and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. \u2014 CNN , 2 Feb. 2022",
      "Drain the orecchiette , reserving a bit of the pasta cooking water. \u2014 CNN , 2 Feb. 2022",
      "Their clams and orecchiette pasta play well in a broth-y bowl spiced with Calabrian chilies, white wine, butter, garlic, olive oil and parsley. \u2014 Arlene Borenstein-zuluaga, sun-sentinel.com , 22 Oct. 2021",
      "It\u2019s the birthplace of burrata, too; and don\u2019t forget to try some orecchiette , handmade by a nonna on the winding streets of Bari\u2019s old town. \u2014 Liam Hess, Vogue , 2 Aug. 2021",
      "The corn is cooked with the bacon and tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and a big handful of fresh basil, along with the cooked orecchiette for a hearty dish that will have your guests coming back for more. \u2014 Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune , 30 June 2021",
      "Merguez from Morocco \u2014 a slightly gamey lamb sausage that\u2019s just-spicy-enough to command notice but not overwhelm your senses \u2014 is a great pairing for the mild but still assertive fava beans, tossed with orecchiette and caramelized shallots. \u2014 Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Italian, plural of orecchietta , diminutive of orecchia ear, from Latin auricula \u2014 more at auricle":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1973, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-041037"
  },
  "Oregon Jargon":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": chinook jargon":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074025"
  },
  "ore bridge":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a large gantry crane for loading or unloading ore at stockpiles":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-085036"
  },
  "Oregon Country":{
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      "region of western North America between the Pacific coast and the Rocky Mountains and between northern California and Alaska":[
        "\u2014 so called about 1818\u201346"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-194244"
  },
  "Oregon":{
    "type":[
      "adjective or noun",
      "geographical name"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      "the Columbia River":[
        "\u2014 an early name used especially prior to the discovery of the mouth and the renaming of the river (1792) by Captain Robert Gray"
      ],
      "state in the northwestern part of the U.S. bordering the Pacific; capital Salem area 97,073 square miles (251,419 square kilometers), population 3,831,074":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u00e4r-",
      "\u02c8\u022fr-i-g\u0259n",
      "chiefly by outsiders -\u02ccg\u00e4n"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-013219"
  },
  "Oregon cliff brake":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a North American fern ( Pellaea densa ) with wiry light brown stipes that is cultivated for ornament":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024638"
  }
}