adjective of or pertaining to objects made from clay or other nonmetallic mineral.These ceramic bowls have a beautiful glaze. See the full entry
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ravenous
adjective extremely hungry; famished; starved.The ravenous soldiers had been living on half rations for weeks. See the full entry
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heterogeneous
adjective made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.)The dogs at the shelter form a heterogeneous group ranging from boxers to bulldogs to chihuahuas. See the full…
equine
adjective of or similar to a horse.A zebra has equine features. See the full entry