steeplelike
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steeplelike — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling or suggestive of a steeple … Useful english dictionary
steeple — steepled, adj. steepleless, adj. steeplelike, adj. /stee peuhl/, n., v., steepled, steepling. n. 1. an ornamental construction, usually ending in a spire, erected on a roof or tower of a church, public building, etc. 2. a tower terminating in… … Universalium
steeplebush — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: so called from its steeplelike inflorescences : hardhack 1 * * * /stee peuhl boosh /, n. the hardhack. [1810 20, Amer.; STEEPLE + BUSH1; so called because of its steeplelike blossom shoots] * * * steepˈlebush noun… … Useful english dictionary
fingerprint — /fing geuhr print /, n. 1. an impression of the markings of the inner surface of the last joint of the thumb or other finger. 2. such an impression made with ink for purposes of identification. 3. any unique or distinctive pattern that presents… … Universalium
steeplebush — /stee peuhl boosh /, n. the hardhack. [1810 20, Amer.; STEEPLE + BUSH1; so called because of its steeplelike blossom shoots] * * * … Universalium
steeplebush — ☆ steeplebush [stē′pəlboosh΄ ] n. [from the steeplelike shape of the flower clusters] a shrub (Spiraea tomentosa) of the rose family, with clusters of pink, purple, or sometimes white flowers and hairy leaves, native to the E U.S … English World dictionary
steeple clock — noun : an Early American pointed shelf clock with steeplelike finials bordering each side … Useful english dictionary
steeple cup — noun : a usually silver standing cup of early 17th century English origin with baluster stem supporting a conical bowl and with a domed cover carrying a steeplelike finial * * * a standing cup of the 17th century having a cover with a tall finial … Useful english dictionary
