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Topic: Culture

babouche

IPA: /bæˈbuːʃ/

KK: /bæˈbuʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of slipper that is soft and has no heel, often associated with Turkish or Moroccan culture.

Example: She wore her colorful babouches while walking around the house.

babushka

IPA: /bəˈbʊʃ.kə/

KK: /bəˈbuʃkə/

noun

Definition: A type of headscarf that is usually folded into a triangle and worn over the head, often associated with elderly women in Russia.

Example: She wore a colorful babushka while walking in the park.

baccara

IPA: //bæˈkɑːrə//

KK: /bæˈkɑːrə/

noun

Definition: A card game that is played between a banker and players, often found in casinos.

Example: They decided to play baccara at the casino last night.

bacchanal

IPA: /ˌbækəˈnæl/

KK: /bækəˈnæl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ancient Roman festival of Bacchus, which involved drinking, dancing, and revelry.

Example: The party had a bacchanal atmosphere, filled with music and laughter.

noun

Definition: A wild and noisy party or celebration, often involving drinking and dancing.

Example: The festival turned into a bacchanal, with music and laughter filling the streets.

bacchant

IPA: /ˈbækənt/

KK: /ˈbækənt/

noun

Definition: A person who participates in lively celebrations, often associated with drinking and revelry, especially in the context of ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

Example: The bacchant danced joyfully at the festival, celebrating the arrival of spring.

bacchante

IPA: //bæˈkænt//

KK: /bækˈænt/

noun

Definition: A woman who serves as a priestess or devoted follower of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and festivities.

Example: The bacchante danced joyfully at the festival, celebrating the arrival of spring.

bacchic

IPA: /ˈbækɪk/

KK: /ˈbækɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, often associated with festivities, joy, and drunkenness.

Example: The bacchic celebrations included music, dancing, and plenty of wine.

bacchius

IPA: /ˈbæk.i.əs/

KK: /ˈbæk.i.əs/

noun

Definition: A type of metrical foot in poetry that consists of one short syllable followed by two long syllables, or sometimes two long syllables followed by a short one.

Example: In classical poetry, the bacchius is used to create a specific rhythm and flow.

bachelordom

IPA: /ˈbæʧəldəm/

KK: /ˈbæʧəldəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of being an unmarried man.

Example: He enjoyed the freedom of bachelordom before settling down.

backcloth

IPA: /ˈbækˌklɔθ/

KK: /ˈbækˌklɔθ/

noun

Definition: A piece of cloth used as a background for a scene, often in theater or photography.

Example: The stage was decorated with a beautiful backcloth that set the mood for the play.

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