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ich
noun
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(ichthyology) Ichthyophthiriasis, a parasitic infection of freshwater fish caused by the ciliate Ichthyophthirius.
Ich
properNoun
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literal transcription of Freud’s German-language psychological term “Ich”, more often termed ego in English. See ego.
mag
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noun
(= magazine)
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money
jazz
Noun
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Jazz is a kind of music invented by African Americans. It usually has a strong rhythm and is often played with horns.
Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller were famous for playing jazz.
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A group of ideas you do not want to think about.
Yes, I've heard about the health risks and all that jazz.
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Nonsense.
Stop talking jazz.
ALS
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noun
(= amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
blues
Noun
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The blues is a feeling of sadness.
I have the blues.
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The blues is a type of music, created by African Americans.
He can play blues or jazz.