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jaggery

[ jag-uh-ree ] [ /ˈdʒæg ə ri/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

coarse, dark sugar

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homologate

[ huh-mol-uh-geyt ] [ /həˈmɒl əˌgeɪt/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to approve; confirm or ratify

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qanat

[ kuh-not ] [ /kəˈnɒt/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

an underground aqueduct

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