The first & last letter + meaning

[ararat]

piranha

Any of several tropical American freshwater fishes of the genus Serrasalmus that are voraciously carnivorous and often attack and destroy living animals. Also called caribe.

 

[unieno]

patio

= An outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved.

 

[ararat]

optimum

The point at which the condition, degree, or amount of something is the most favorable.

 

[unieno]

omit

= Prevent from being included, considered or accepted
"The bad results were omitted from the report"

= Leave undone or leave*out
"How could I omit that typo?"

 

[ararat]

potassium

A soft, silver-white, highly or explosively reactive metallic element that occurs in nature only in compounds.
It is obtained by electrolysis of its common hydroxide and found in, or converted to, a wide variety of salts used especially in fertilizers and soaps.
(Atomic number 19; atomic weight 39.098; melting point 63.65°C; boiling point 774°C; specific gravity 0.862; valence 1.)

 

[unieno]

pneumonia

= Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses, bacteria or irritants

 

[ararat]

rampart

A fortification consisting of an embankment, often with a parapet built on top.
A means of protection or defense; a bulwark.

 

[unieno]

retina

= The innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic*nerve
"damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma"

 

[ararat]

tray

A shallow flat receptacle with a raised edge or rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles.
A shallow flat receptacle with its contents: took the patient a dinner tray.

 

[unieno]

tympan

= A musical percussion*instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

 

[ararat]

antenna

Zoology One of the paired, flexible, segmented sensory appendages on the head of an insect, myriapod, or crustacean functioning primarily as an organ of touch.
Something likened to this sensory appendage, as in function or form: sensitive public relations antennae.

pl. antennas
A metallic apparatus for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves.

 

[unieno]

anagram

noun = A word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase

verb = Read letters out*of*order to discover a hidden meaning

 

[ararat]

mare

An adult female horse or the female of other equine species.
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Any of the large dark areas on the moon or on Mars or other planets. (pl maria)

 

[unieno]

mentor

noun = A wise and trusted guide and advisor

verb = Serve as a teacher or trusted counsellor

"The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school"; "She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring"

 

[ararat]

more

- Greater in number, size, amount, extent, or degree
- extra: I need more money

 

[terval]

meter

- the basic metric unit of length

 

[ararat]

realm

A community or territory over which a sovereign rules; a kingdom.A field, sphere, or province: the realm of science

 

[unieno]

remnant

= A small part or portion that remains after the main part no*longer exists

= A piece*of*cloth that is left*over after the rest has been used or sold

 

[ararat]

rite

The prescribed or customary form for conducting a religious or other solemn ceremony: the rite of baptism.

The liturgy or practice of a branch of the Christian church.

A ceremonial act or series of acts: fertility rites.

 

[terval]

reign

royal authority, sovereignty

the period of reign of a sovereign