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Traditional English :: formidable
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formidable.html - disp. adj. 1 inspiring fear or dread. 2 inspiring respect or awe. 3 likely to be hard to overcome, resist, or deal with. formidableness n. formidably adv. [F formidable or L formidabilis f. formidare fear] |
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Traditional English :: formic acid
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formidable.html - n. a colourless irritant volatile acid (HCOOH) contained in the fluid emitted by some ants. Also called METHANOIC ACID. formate n. [L formica ant] |
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Traditional English :: Formica
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formidable.html - n.
propr. a hard durable plastic laminate used for working surfaces, cupboard doors, etc. [20th c.: orig. uncert.] |
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Traditional English :: formication
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formidable.html - n.
a sensation as of ants crawling over the skin. [L formicatio f. formica ant] |
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Traditional English :: formidable
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formidable.html - disp. adj. 1 inspiring fear or dread. 2 inspiring respect or awe. 3 likely to be hard to overcome, resist, or deal with. formidableness n. formidably adv. [F formidable or L formidabilis f. formidare fear] |
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English Idioms :: form
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formidable.html - See: RAN TRUE TO FORM. |
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