/bi:d/. A small, usually spherical, piece of jewelry. A drop of moisture. A bubble. A small globule. A bead on a rosary. A prayer.
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/ɒnəˈmastɪks/ noun. Relating to names and naming.
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/fəʊk/ noun. A people; a nation (collectively). A species; a kind. One’s family or kin.
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nice
/naɪs/ adjective. Pleasant; kind; friendly; good; agreeable. Foolish; ignorant. Wanton.
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/SIGH-rən/ /ˈsaɪərən/ noun. A seductive sea nymph; a woman of dangerous allure; a device for emitting a wailing signal or warning.
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