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observatory(encyclopedia)
observatory(dictionary)
observatory(2)(dictionary)
observatory(1)(dictionary)
Arecibo Observatory(encyclopedia)
observatory (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
Palomar Observatory(encyclopedia)
Mount Wilson Observatory(encyclopedia)
Royal Greenwich Observatory(encyclopedia)

observatory(1) (iou) and Hoosier (iou)


observatory(1) (iou)



observatory adjective. M19.
[from OBSERVATION + -ORY2, after Conservation, conservatory, etc.]
Of or pertaining to scientific observation.

Hoosier (iou)



Hoosier noun & adjective. US. E19.
[Origin unkn.]
A. noun.
(A nickname for) a native or inhabitant of the State of Indiana. E19.
An inexperienced, awkward, or unsophisticated person. M19.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Indiana. M19.