quixotes

noun

Definition of quixotesnext
plural of quixote
as in head cases

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  1. nuts
  2. mavericks
  3. flakes
Noun
  • The property also grows its own herbs, greens, nuts, berries, and edible flowers.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Focus on whole foods like fruits, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • The unscripted industry was born from creative mavericks who challenged conventions and redefined what television could be.
    Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Scientific progress often comes from mavericks who take great risks to champion alternative views.
    Axios, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of mavericks
Noun
  • Skiing, sledding and even snowball fights are activities that can only be enjoyed when there are more than a few flakes on the ground.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of flakes
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