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- monkey flush/ˈmʌŋki flʌʃ/In poker (especially Texas Hold'em), a specific type of hand where a player has two unpaired cards, yet the community cards (the 'board') create a flush for all players, rendering the player's hand weak as it is unlikely to be the best flush.nounVery Low
- monkey island/ˈmʌŋki ˈaɪlənd/A small, elevated platform on the bridge of a ship, historically used by the navigator and officers for observation.nounLow (in nautical context); Medium (in gaming/popular culture); Medium (in general zoological/tourism context).
- monkey jacket/ˈmʌŋki ˌdʒækɪt/A short, close-fitting jacket, typically part of a uniform or formal wear, often worn by sailors, stewards, or schoolboys.nounRare / Obsolete
- monkey nut/ˈmʌŋki nʌt/The peanut, especially when still in its rough brown outer shell.nounLow
- monkey orchid/ˈmʌŋki ˈɔːkɪd/A wild orchid (genus Orchis) whose flower is said to resemble the face of a monkey, often with a distinctive arrangement of petals and sepals that suggests facial features.nounVery Low Frequency
- monkey puzzle/ˈmʌŋki ˌpʌz(ə)l/A tall, coniferous evergreen tree (Araucaria araucana) native to the Andes, known for its distinctive, sharp, overlapping leaves that densely cover its branches.nounB2
- monkey suit/ˈmʌŋki suːt/A formal suit, especially a tuxedo or other evening wear.nounC1
- monkey tail/ˈmʌŋki teɪl/The long, flexible, often prehensile tail of a monkey.nounLow
- monkey tricks/ˈmʌŋki ˌtrɪks/Playful, mischievous, or troublesome behavior, often causing minor annoyance or disruption.plural-nounLow to Medium
- monkey wrench/ˈmʌŋki rentʃ/A large, adjustable wrench/spanner with a movable jaw.nounIntermediate (for tool meaning), Low-to-Intermediate (for metaphorical meaning)
- monkey's fist/ˈmʌŋkiz fɪst/A type of heavy knot tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, historically used by sailors for throwing lines between ships or to docks.nounLow
- monkey's wedding/ˈmʌŋkiz ˈwɛdɪŋ/The meteorological phenomenon of simultaneous rain and sunshine.nounRare (primarily regional/slang)
- monkey-faced owl/ˈmʌŋ.kiˌfeɪst aʊl/A common name for the barn owl (Tyto alba), referring specifically to its distinctive, heart-shaped facial disc with dark eyes that resembles a primate's face.nounC2 (Very Low)
- monkeygland sauce/ˈmʌŋki ɡlænd sɔːs/A specific, piquant sauce of South African origin, typically served with grilled meats like steaks.nounVery Low
- monkeypod/ˈmʌŋkɪpɒd/A large, fast-growing tropical tree, native to Central and South America and widely planted as an ornamental shade tree in tropical regions worldwide.nounLow
- monkeypot/ˈmʌŋkipɒt/A vessel or container, often made of metal or ceramic, historically used for serving or preparing food in certain contexts.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- monkeypox/ˈmʌŋ.kiˌpɒks/A rare viral disease, similar to but milder than smallpox, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash of pustules.nounLow (spikes during outbreaks)
- monkeyshine/ˈmʌŋkiˌʃaɪn/A mischievous prank, playful trick, or foolish behavior.nounLow
- monkfish/ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/A large, bottom-dwelling fish (family Lophiidae) with a broad, flattened head and a wide mouth, prized for its firm, white flesh.nounLow
- monkhood/ˈmʌŋkhʊd/the state, condition, or life of being a monk.nounC1
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