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A wolf-whistle is a high-pitched, loud, distinctive whistle usually directed towards someone to express sexual attraction or admiration. It is used traditionally in western culture to signal approval of someones physical appearance. However, it is considered inappropriate and disrespectful in many contexts today.

(Fr.). “Head to foot.” In military language of the Middle Ages, this term was applied to a knight or soldier armed at all points, with armor for defense and weapons for attack.

A pit viper is a type of venomous snake found primarily in the Americas but also in parts of Asia and Africa. They are characterized by a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on both sides of the head. This organ helps them detect warm-blooded prey. Species of pit vipers include rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths among others.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

To be placed hors de combat by the weather or an enemy.

Spanish Broom, scientifically known as Spartium junceum, is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Its part of the legume family and known for its long, bright green, rush-like branches and bright yellow, fragrant flowers. This deciduous shrub is drought-tolerant, fast-growing, and often used for ornamental purposes. However, its considered an invasive species in some areas due to its quick spread and ability to exclude native plant populations.

Manly, especially with an assertive and domineering manner toward women.

Saw wood is an idiomatic expression generally used in two different contexts. In a literal sense, it refers to the action of cutting wood into pieces using a saw. In a colloquial context, especially in North American English, saw wood is a humorous expression used to indicate that someone is snoring loudly, likening the sound of snoring to the noise produced by sawing wood. The appropriate meaning is determined based on the context in which the phrase is used.

Difficulty in articulating words due to disturbance in the form or function of the structures that modulate voice into speech. One of first indicative symptoms of myasthenia gravis brought about by an auto-immune response to acetylcholine receptors.

A common species of rat, Rattus norvegicus.

The rubber boa (Charina bottae) is a species of snake in the family Boidae and is native to North America. It is sometimes known as the northern rubber boa or the coastal rubber boa and is not to be confused with the southern rubber boa (Charina umbratica).

To make a series of high-pitched sounds; to twitter, chirp or chatter.

Genus Cochlearia is a group of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. The name Cochlearia is derived from Latin cochlearis meaning spoon-like, referring to the shape of its leaves. This genus comprises approximately 30 species, including Cochlearia officinalis or common scurvygrass. These plants are predominantly found in coastal locations and mountainous regions in the Northern Hemisphere. They were historically used to prevent scurvy because of their high vitamin C content.

Untrammelled generally means not restricted, limited, or hampered; free and unrestrained. It can be used in various contexts to describe anything that is not confined, impeded or hindered in any way.

The Aizoaceae, or fig-marigold family, is a large family of dicotyledonous flowering plants containing 135 genera and about 1800 species. They are commonly known as ice plants or carpet weeds. They are often called vygies in South Africa and New Zealand. Highly succulent species that resemble stones are sometimes called mesembs.

A fish knife is a type of cutlery used primarily for eating fish. It often has a broad, flat, but slightly curved blade that is sharp on one side for cutting, and often has a forked point at the end for picking up pieces of fish. The blade is generally non-serrated, designed to cut through fish without tearing it.

Mycenaen refers to an ancient civilization of the late Bronze Age on the mainland of Greece, centered around the city of Mycenae. This civilization existed from around 1600-1100 BC. The term also refers to anything related to this civilization, including its art, architecture, language, or cultural artifacts. This period of Greek history is particularly known for its epic literature, including the works of Homer, which tell stories of Mycenaean heroes.

Geniality; friendliness; a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition; frank and simple good-heartedness.