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345 lines
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{
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"octopus":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": something that resembles an octopus especially in having many centrally directed branches":[
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"an octopus of a corporation which lends, buys, produces, and sells",
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"\u2014 Atlantic"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8\u00e4k-t\u0259-p\u0259s",
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"-\u02ccpu\u0307s"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The giant octopus , named Marcellus, just might hold the keys to unearthing what happened to Tova\u2019s son. \u2014 Angela Haupt, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
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"The seven-arm octopus , Haliphron atlanticus, weighs as much as a person and haunts deep, dark waters from New Zealand to Brazil and British Columbia. \u2014 The New Yorker , 15 Apr. 2022",
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"An octopus , cuttlefish or squid is essentially a snail that swapped its shell for smarts. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
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"What ensues is an incredibly beautiful film about the ecosystem of the kelp forest, the intelligence and amazing abilities of the octopus , and a man\u2019s poignant relationship with a wild creature. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 8 Oct. 2020",
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"The Sports front featured an illustration by Marty Westman of the Stanley Cup surrounded by a broom-welding octopus with the Wings\u2019 names superimposed on the Cup, starting with Mike Ilitch and ending with Bob Rouse. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 6 June 2022",
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"His fishing trip with a local chef took an embarrassing turn when Bourdain realized the octopus he was supposed to be catching was already dead and being thrown into the water for him from a nearby boat. \u2014 Foren Clark, CNN , 6 Apr. 2022",
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"The ancient octopus was unearthed in Montana, which was submerged underwater hundreds of millions of years ago. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Mar. 2022",
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"The event featured a smorgasbord of dishes both gourmet and inventive \u2014 everything from Sonoran-style octopus to French fry ice cream. \u2014 Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times , 14 Feb. 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin Octopod-, Octopus , from Greek okt\u014dpous":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-003858"
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},
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"octopod":{
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": any of an order (Octopoda) of cephalopod mollusks (such as an octopus or argonaut) that have eight arms bearing sessile suckers":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8\u00e4k-t\u0259-\u02ccp\u00e4d"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"This 20-foot-long, 15-foot-wide and 10-foot-high octopod will not only be lit up, but its tentacles will move. \u2014 Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com , 10 Apr. 2018",
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"The deep sea just got a little spookier with the discovery of a ghostly octopod off the Hawaiian archipelago. \u2014 National Geographic , 4 Mar. 2016"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"ultimately from Greek okt\u014dpod-, okt\u014dpous scorpion, from okt\u014d- octa- + pod-, pous foot \u2014 more at foot":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1817, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-005459"
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},
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"Octopoda":{
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"type":[
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"adjective or noun",
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"plural noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": an order of cephalopod mollusks (subclass Dibranchia) comprising the octopuses, argonauts, and related mollusks that have eight arms with sessile suckers devoid of horny rims and that often have vestiges of an internal shell but have an external shell only in the argonaut":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u00e4k\u02c8t\u00e4p\u0259d\u0259"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin, from Greek okt\u014dpoda, oktapoda , neuter plural of okt\u014dpod-, oktapod-, okt\u014dpous, oktapous octopod":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020513"
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},
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"October surprise":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a significant revelation or event in the month prior to an election that has the potential to shift public opinion about an election candidate and that is often orchestrated to influence the election's outcome":[
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"And even though recent polls and surveys show Sanders supporters largely rallying to Mrs. Clinton, it is not enough to create any sense of security, Ms. Boshart said, that an October surprise of hacked data or a hidden pool of misogyny and rage do not still lie in wait.",
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"\u2014 Kirk Johnson",
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"In addition, Reagan and his aides fully recognize Carter's power as an incumbent. They expect him to pull what they call \"the October surprise ,\" meaning that shortly before Election Day, he will inflate the importance of some overseas event in an attempt to rally the country around him.",
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"\u2014 Frank Merrick",
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"\"\u2026 in political terms, Hurricane Sandy can accurately be described as an October surprise . \u2026\"",
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"\u2014 Ken Rudin"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1980, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-031116"
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},
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"October":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the 10th month of the Gregorian calendar":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u00e4k-\u02c8t\u014d-b\u0259r"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"She started her job in early October .",
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"He started early in October .",
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"This will be our last October in New England.",
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"Sales are up for this October .",
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"The event happens every October ."
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English Octobre , from Old English & Anglo-French; Old English October , from Latin, 8th month of the early Roman calendar, from octo ; Anglo-French, from Latin October":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-042650"
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},
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"octoploid":{
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"noun,"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": having a chromosome number eight times the basic haploid chromosome number":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8\u00e4k-t\u0259-\u02ccpl\u022fid"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"International Scientific Vocabulary":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1921, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-050255"
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},
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"octobass":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a huge contrabass having three strings stopped by finger keys and pedals":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8\u00e4kt\u0259\u02ccb\u0101s"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French octobasse, octabasse , from octa- + basse bass, contrabass, from feminine of bas low, of little height":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-094922"
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},
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"octopole":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a system composed of eight electric charges arranged as four dipoles or two quadrupoles":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"octopole from octa- + pole; octupole alteration (influenced by quadrupole ) of octopole":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-104528"
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},
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"octoate":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a salt or ester of an octoic acid: such as":[],
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": caprylate":[],
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": ethylhexoate":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8\u00e4kt\u0259\u02ccw\u0101t"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"octo ic (in octoic acid ) + -ate":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174448"
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},
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"octopodous":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": octopod":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"(\u02c8)\u00e4k\u00a6t\u00e4p\u0259d\u0259s"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Greek okt\u014dpod-, oktapod-, okt\u014dpous, oktapous octopod + English -ous":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174728"
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},
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"octave":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": an 8-day period of observances beginning with a festival day":[],
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": a stanza of eight lines : ottava rima":[],
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": the first eight lines of an Italian sonnet":[],
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": a musical interval embracing eight diatonic degrees":[],
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": a tone or note at this interval":[],
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": the harmonic combination of two tones an octave apart":[],
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": the whole series of notes, tones, or digitals comprised within this interval and forming the unit of the modern scale":[],
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": an organ stop giving tones an octave above those corresponding to the keys":[],
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": the interval between two frequencies (as in an electromagnetic spectrum) having a ratio of 2 to 1":[],
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": a group of eight":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-\u02cct\u0101v",
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"-t\u0259v",
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"\u02c8\u00e4k-tiv"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"He sang the song an octave lower.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"This 14-line pseudo-sonnet roughly follows the structure of a Petrarchan sonnet with its octave (first eight lines) stating a tension and the sestet (final six lines) including a volta (or turn). \u2014 New York Times , 5 May 2022",
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"The retelling of this Greek tragedy, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin, features lyrics loaded with metaphors and aphorisms about love and hope, delivered with a nearly five- octave vocal sprawl and a howling seven-piece band. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
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"With a five- octave vocal range and impeccable songwriting and production skills to her credit, Carey's long been asked for advice from up-and-coming musicians. \u2014 Jason Sheeler, PEOPLE.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
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"His voice rose an octave , and his head slunk slightly forward. \u2014 Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker , 7 Apr. 2022",
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"The three-time Grammy winner, on the other hand, brought the song up an octave and gave it a harder edge with her signature chesty vocals. \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 10 Feb. 2022",
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"When Jo and Carina (Stefania Spampinato) are called in for a GYN consultation with Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), Jo's voice raises an octave , and everything is a little too enthusiastic. \u2014 Lincee Ray, EW.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
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"His formidable technique was fully displayed in the last two variations, with clean and rapid double- octave runs and finger-stretching keyboard leaps. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Jan. 2022",
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"As a teenager, his high- octave voice was the subject of teasing by other kids and made Sanford think announcing would never be in the cards. \u2014 Danielle Lerner, San Antonio Express-News , 28 Jan. 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin octava , from Latin, feminine of octavus eighth, from octo eight \u2014 more at eight":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-203600"
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},
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"octavary":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a Roman Catholic service book containing collects and lections for use within festival octaves":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8\u00e4kt\u0259\u02ccver\u0113"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin octavarium , from Medieval Latin octava octave + New Latin -arium":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001443"
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},
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"octophthalmous":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": having eight eyes":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u00a6\u00e4k\u02cct\u00e4f\u00a6thalm\u0259s"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"octa- + -ophthalmous (from Greek ophthalmos eye)":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-003352"
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},
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"octyne":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": any of four straight-chain hydrocarbons C 8 H 14 of the acetylene series":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"International Scientific Vocabulary octa- + -yne or -ine":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021433"
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}
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} |