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scurvy

nom

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c

k

u

ɜ

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v

y

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Fermer

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scorbut

a disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C

What is "scurvy"?

Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, which is essential for producing collagen and overall health. Historically, it was common among sailors and explorers on long sea trips who lacked access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Symptoms of scurvy include weakness, fatigue, swollen and bleeding gums, joint pain, and easy bruising. Without treatment, scurvy can lead to severe complications, such as anemia, gum disease, and slow wound healing. Treatment involves increasing vitamin C intake through diet or supplements.

covey

nom

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k

o

ə

v

e

y

i

(volée)

compagnie

a group of game birds such as quails, partridges or grouses, typically consisting of six to twelve birds

nunnery

nom

n

u

ə

nn

n

e

ɜ

r

y

i

couvent

a building occupied by a group of nuns

parody

nom

p

a

ɛ

r

o

ə

d

y

i

parodie

the act of imitating for the purpose of ridiculing satirically or ironically

hesitancy

nom

h

e

ɛ

s

z

i

ɪ

t

a

ə

n

c

s

y

i

hésitation

the feeling or state of being unwilling or uncertain to do something

apiary

nom

a

eɪ

p

i

j

a

ə

r

y

i

rucher

a place where bees are kept and honey is produced

chancery

nom

ch

ʧ

a

æ

n

c

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e

ɜ

r

y

i

cour d'équité de la chancellerie

a court based on the principle of equity which grants remedies other than monetary damages

finery

nom

f

i

aɪ

n

e

ɜ

r

y

i

parure

expensive or showy clothes and accessories, especially those worn on special occasions

What is "finery"?

Finery refers to clothing, accessories, and other decorative objects that are meant to be worn for special or formal occasions. The term typically implies luxurious or extravagant items that are meant to impress or show off the wearer's wealth or status. Examples of finery may include jewelry, formal gowns or suits, hats, gloves, and other items that are often adorned with intricate details such as beading, embroidery, or lace. Finery can be seen as a way of expressing one's personal style or taste, as well as a reflection of cultural norms and values related to beauty, fashion, and social status.

consistency

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n

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i

ɪ

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t

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n

c

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(homogénéité)

cohérence

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

curtsy

nom

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u

ɜ

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t

s

y

i

révérence

a bow perfomed by women or girls to pay respect or greet

vinery

nom

v

i

aɪ

n

e

ə

r

y

i

vignoble

an area usually a farm or a hothouse where vines are grown

cacophony

nom

c

k

a

æ

c

k

o

ɑ

ph

f

o

ə

n

y

i

cacophonie

a blend of annoying and loud sounds

hegemony

nom

h

e

i

g

ʤ

e

ɛ

m

o

ə

n

y

i

hégémonie

the dominance or control exercised by one group, entity, or state over others, especially in the realms of politics, culture, or ideology

parity

nom

p

a

ɛ

r

i

ə

t

y

i

parité

(physics) the idea that the laws of physics should remain the same if to switch left and right or up and down

refinery

nom

/ɹɪˈfaɪnɝi/

raffinerie

a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it

sobriety

nom

s

o

ə

b

r

ie

aɪə

t

y

i

sobriété

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

drunkenness

casualty

nom

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k

a

æ

s

ʒ

ua

ə

l

t

y

i

(victime)

mort

someone who is killed or wounded during a war or an accident

masonry

nom

m

a

eɪ

s

o

ə

n

r

y

i

franc-maçonnerie

the council of Freemasons

quandary

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u

w

a

ɑ

n

d

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ɜ

r

y

i

(embarras)

dilemme

a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult

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