a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather
noun
foul-smelling somewhat fleshy tropical plant of southeastern Asia cultivated for its edible corms or in the greenhouse for its large leaves and showy dark red spathe surrounding a large spadix
noun
a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
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