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Holiday

Any day fixed by law, custom or religion on which day-to-day business is suspended for the celebration or commemmoration of some event or public figure.

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altitude

Astronomy; General astronomy

The angular distance from the observer's horizon, usually taken to be that horizon that is unobstructed by natural or artificial features (such as mountains or buildings), ...

fruit

Plants; Flowers

In flowering plants, the structure which encloses the seeds. True fruits develop from the ovary wall, such as bananas and tomatoes, though not all fruits are edible, such as the ...

Steam Driven

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

An entry-level espresso machine. Water must first come to a boil before being forced through the grinds. Makes four shots of espresso at a time; then the machine must cool before ...

supervisory board

Financial services; General Finance

The board of directors that represents stakeholders in the governance of the corporation.

black hole

Astronomy; Galaxy

A black hole is the circular dark space that sits at the center of a galaxy which absorbs everything including light so nothing can be reflected or escaped from it. Around a black ...

Round Spoon

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A stainless steel spoon with rounded base to help in lifting off gravy or other moist preparations.

super sinker bond

Financial services; General Finance

Usually a home financing bond, but also any other bond that has long-term coupons but short maturity; the mortgages may be prepaid, and the holders may receive the long-term yield ...

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