fenugreek | (noun) aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry | Synonyms: fenugreek seed |
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(noun) annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry | Synonyms: Greek clover, Trigonella foenumgraecum |
lanugo | (noun) the fine downy hair covering a human fetus; normally shed during the ninth month of gestation | - |
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nugatory | (adjective) of no real value | - |
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nugget | (noun) a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth | - |
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snug | (adjective) enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space | Synonyms: cosy, cozy |
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(adjective) offering safety; well protected or concealed | - |
(adjective) fitting closely but comfortably | Synonyms: close-fitting, close |
(adjective) well and tightly constructed | - |
(noun) a small secluded room | Synonyms: cubby, cubbyhole, snuggery |
snuggery | (noun) a small secluded room | Synonyms: cubby, cubbyhole, snug |
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snuggle | (noun) a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace | Synonyms: cuddle, nestle |
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(verb) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | Synonyms: cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle |
(verb) position comfortably | Synonyms: nestle |
snuggled | (adjective) drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection | Synonyms: nestled |
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snuggling | (noun) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | Synonyms: caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching |
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snugly | (adverb) fitting closely | - |
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(adverb) safely protected | - |
(adverb) warmly and comfortably sheltered | - |
snugness | (noun) a state of warm snug comfort | Synonyms: cosiness, coziness |
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