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hemolytic disease of the newborn

noun phrase

hen of the woods

noun

: an edible bracket fungus (Grifola frondosa) of North America and Eurasia that forms large clusters of pale gray to brown fruiting bodies comprised of wavy, fanlike caps found usually at the base of trees and that is valued for its earthy flavor and medicinal properties : maitake

justice of the peace

noun phrase

: a local magistrate empowered chiefly to administer summary justice in minor cases, to commit for trial, and to administer oaths and perform marriages

Knight of the Maccabees

noun phrase

: a member of a secret benevolent society

lady of the house

noun phrase

: the chief female in a household

Lady of the Lake

noun phrase

: vivian

leader of the opposition

noun phrase

: the principal member of the opposition party in a British legislative body who is given the status of a salaried government official and an important role in organizing the business of the house

lily of the valley

noun phrase

: a low perennial herb (Convallaria majalis) of the asparagus family that has usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers

Lord Protector of the Commonwealth

noun phrase

man of the house

noun phrase

: the chief male in a household

man of the world

noun phrase

: a practical or worldly-wise man of wide experience

marshal of the Royal Air Force

noun phrase

: the highest ranking officer in the British air force

master chief petty officer of the coast guard

noun phrase

: the ranking petty officer in the coast guard serving as adviser to the commandant

master chief petty officer of the navy

noun phrase

: the ranking petty officer in the navy serving as adviser to the chief of naval operations

middle-of-the-road

adjective

: standing for or following a course of action midway between extremes

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