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| abalone |
a large sea snail that has several shiny colors on the inside of its shell. Abalone are mollusks. People eat abalone meat and make decorations from the shells. |
| anthracite |
a hard, shiny coal that burns with little flame or smoke. |
| bar1 |
a long counter, often made of smooth, shiny wood, used as a serving area for food or beverages. [1/10 definitions] |
| black widow |
a small spider of North and South America. The female has a shiny, black body with a red mark on her underside and a poisonous bite. |
| brilliant |
very shiny or bright; glittering. [1/3 definitions] |
| buttercup |
a plant with shiny yellow flowers shaped like cups. |
| chromium |
a shiny, silver-gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Chromium does not rust easily. It is used on surfaces, such as the metal trim on cars, because it stays shiny. It can be combined with other metals to form alloys. (symbol: Cr) |
| crow1 |
a shiny black bird known for its shrill, harsh cry. Crows are often seen looking for food. |
| dull |
not bright, shiny, or having much color. [1/7 definitions] |
| ebony |
a deep shiny black color. [1/3 definitions] |
| enamel |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration. [3/4 definitions] |
| glaze |
to give a shiny coating to during cooking or baking. [2/3 definitions] |
| glossy |
having a smooth, shiny surface or appearance. |
| golden |
having a shiny, deep yellow color. [1/3 definitions] |
| grackle |
a North American blackbird with a long tail and shiny black feathers. |
| holly |
a type of bush or tree with small white flowers, red berries, and shiny green leaves with sharp, pointed edges. [1/2 definitions] |
| iridescent |
shiny, lustrous, or brightly colored. [1/2 definitions] |
| ivy |
a woody vine that has shiny evergreen leaves, and black berries, and that often climbs walls or buildings. [1/2 definitions] |
| Japanese beetle |
a shiny green and brown insect that came to the United States from Asia. It eats the leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots of plants and can cause a lot of damage. |
| jet2 |
a deep, shiny black color. |
| lacquer |
a liquid used on wood or metal to protect and make it shiny. [1/2 definitions] |
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