A species of orchid, Ophrys sphegodes, found in Europe and the Middle East.

Alternative form of boom and bust, a pattern of great prosperity followed by recession

Alternative form of boom-and-bust, featuring or characterized by a boom and bust cycle

(chiefly US, informal) Used to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal, with failure being the only alternative.

A kind of sweet orange, first brought into Europe from China by the Portuguese.

(music) One of the departments of a cathedral organ, standing behind the great organ, having its tones less powerful, and more suited to accompanying the voice.

(dated, informal) To manipulate circumstances to one's personal advantage

Synonym of Hohmann transfer orbit

bog iron ore

(proscribed) Seldom, if ever; rarely or not at all.