Words that rhyme with montbretia

n 1: loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer)

n 1: an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council [syn: Central Intelligence Agency, CIA]

n 1: a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980 [syn: Zimbabwe, Republic of Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia]

n 1: an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean [syn: Phoenicia, Phenicia]

n 1: a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland [syn: Silesia, Slask, Slezsko, Schlesien] 2: a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings

n 1: a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic [syn: Veneto, Venezia-Euganea, Venetia]