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Topic: Culture

cannabis

IPA: //ˈkæn.ə.bɪs//

KK: /ˈkænəbɪs/

noun

Definition: A plant that is used to make drugs like marijuana and hashish, known for its psychoactive effects.

Example: Many people use cannabis for medicinal purposes.

cannibal

IPA: /ˈkænɪbəl/

KK: /ˈkænɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A person or animal that eats the flesh of others of the same species, especially humans.

Example: In some ancient cultures, cannibals were believed to gain strength from consuming their enemies.

cannibalise

IPA: /ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To use parts from one thing to repair or create another similar thing, or to consume the flesh of another person.

Example: In order to fix the broken device, they decided to cannibalise parts from an old one.

cannibalism

IPA: /ˈkænɪbəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈkænɪbəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of one person or animal eating the flesh of another person or animal of the same species, often associated with rituals or survival.

Example: Cannibalism has been practiced in some cultures as part of their rituals.

cannibalization

IPA: /ˌkænɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkænɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of using parts from one thing to help or improve another, often leading to a reduction in the original item's value or effectiveness.

Example: The company's cannibalization of its own products led to confusion among customers.

cannibalize

IPA: /ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in the act of eating the flesh of one's own species.

Example: In some cultures, people may cannibalize as part of a ritual.

transitive verb

Definition: To take parts or resources from one thing to use for another, often in a way that harms the original item.

Example: The company had to cannibalize some of its older products to support the new line.

canon

IPA: /ˈkænən/

KK: /ˈkænən/

noun

Definition: A set of rules, principles, or standards that are accepted as a guide in a particular field, or a collection of important literary works.

Example: Many consider Shakespeare's plays to be part of the literary canon.

canoness

IPA: //ˈkænənɛs//

KK: /ˈkænənɛs/

noun

Definition: A woman who is part of a religious community, living according to specific rules but not taking permanent vows.

Example: The canoness dedicated her life to serving the community and helping those in need.

canonic

IPA: /kəˈnɒnɪk/

KK: /kəˈnɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a general rule or standard, often used in contexts like literature, music, or law.

Example: The canonic works of literature are often studied in schools.

canonically

IPA: /kəˈnɒnɪkli/

KK: /kænəˌnɑːkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows a standard or accepted rule or principle.

Example: The story was canonically told according to the traditional format.

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