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premiate

[ pree-mee-eyt ] [ /ˈpri miˌeɪt/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to grant a prize or an award to

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pinnate

[ pin-eyt ] [ /ˈpɪn eɪt/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

of a leaf with smaller leaflets arranged on either side of its stalk or stem

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saxicoline

[ sak-sik-uh-lin ] [ /sækˈsɪk ə lɪn/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

living or growing among rocks

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