An alloy used for jewelry. Its composition is 58% copper, 17.5% zinc, 11.5% nickel, 11% cobalt, and 2% silver.

Alternative form of crêpe de Chine

Alternative form of crêpe de Chine

Alternative form of crêpe de Chine

(Australia) A jocular explanation for bad luck.

A fine, thin fabric, usually of silk, that is used to make dresses or blouses.

A name under which the Republic of China (Taiwan) participates in international organisations.

A set of boxes, of different sizes, each fitting inside the next larger one. / Something that resembles a set of Chinese boxes, especially in complexity. / plural of Chinese box

(Canada, US, physics, meteorology) The descending, warm, dry wind on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains that generally blows from the southwest and can rapidly increase the temperature due to the much warmer air it brings.

A Native American language of the Penutian family of Oregon and Washington.