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tapa

/ˈtɑːpə/

Meanings
noun
A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a piece of ancient tapa, showcasing the intricate designs pressed into the bark cloth. "
material culture wear

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Illustration prepared

prepared verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

Illustration appetizer

appetizer noun

/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/

A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal

"We ordered a plate of spring rolls as an appetizer before our main meal. "

Illustration mulberry

mulberry noun

/ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/

Any of several trees, of the genus Morus, having edible fruits.

"My grandmother's garden has a mulberry tree, and the ripe mulberries are delicious. "

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showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

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intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

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seasoned verb

/ˈsiːzənd/

To make fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure.

"to season oneself to a climate"

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manchego noun

/mænˈtʃeɪɡoʊ/ /mɑːnˈtʃeɪɡoʊ/

A firm, compact cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain, aged for between 60 days and two years and made from the milk of Manchega sheep.

"At the party, I enjoyed the manchego with quince paste and crackers. "

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designs noun

/dɪˈzaɪnz/

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The architect presented several designs for the new school building, each specifying materials and layouts that would meet the students' needs for learning and safety. "

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pressed verb

/pɹɛst/

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

"The student pressed the pencil against the paper to write neatly. "

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breakfast noun

/ˈbɹɛkfəst/

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

"You should put more protein in her breakfast so she will grow."