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| apparent |
easily seen or plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| arroyo |
a steep ditch carved in a plain or desert by the force of running water. Arroyos are usually dry except after a heavy rainfall. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. [1/2 definitions] |
| bare |
plain; simple. [1/5 definitions] |
| biscuit |
the British word for a small, thin, crisp, plain or salty cake. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cracker." [1/3 definitions] |
| brief |
Briefs are a type of underwear. They cover your body from the top of your legs to your waist. They are usually plain and often made of cotton. [1/2 definitions] |
| bun |
A bun is a type of bread. Buns are small and are made for one person to eat at one time. Buns are sometimes round but also come in different shapes. Americans usually eat hamburgers and hot dogs inside a bun. These types of buns are plain in taste, but other types of buns are sweet. Some of these have icing on them or small fruits baked inside. [1/2 definitions] |
| fancy |
When something is fancy, it has things that make it special and not ordinary. A fancy thing is not simple and plain. A fancy cake might have icing of different colors or patterns, or it might have many flowers or some other decorations on it. Fancy things often cost more than things that are simple. [1/7 definitions] |
| homely |
not pretty or handsome; plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| homespun |
plain, simple. [2/3 definitions] |
| kite |
a light frame covered with paper, plastic, or cloth that is flown in the air at the end of a long string. Some kites are very plain, and some have a lot of color and decoration. [1/2 definitions] |
| oxford |
a sturdy, plain shoe that laces over the top of the foot. |
| pheasant |
A pheasant is a large bird with a long tail. A male pheasant has bright feathers, and the feathers of the female are more plain. |
| plain |
When something is plain, it is clear. It is easy to understand or recognize. [8 definitions] |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| simply |
in a plain or honest way. [1/4 definitions] |
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