Fa – the Green Dragon

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Unusual U.K. place names 46. – Lydford Fair Place

LYDFORD FAIR PLACE, Somersetshire

In the Mendip Hills

Leisurely and Moderate

Great routes for runners


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Obscure words explained 72. – oneiric

ONEIRIC

Relating to dreams.

Greek Oneiros, God of dreams.

See you as I sleep!


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Obscure words explained 58. – metronome

METRONOME

Device with sound clicks

Audible beats per minute

help for musicians


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Obscure words explained 42. – panegyric

PANEGYRIC

Formal public speech

with high praise of a person

extolling virtues

 

 


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Obscure words explainecd40. – Entablature

ENTABLATURE

unbroken lintel

on a classical building

resting on columns