Ex'plorer

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explore (ɪkˈsplɔː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to examine or investigate, esp systematically
2.  to travel to or into (unfamiliar or unknown regions), esp for organized scientific purposes
3.  (tr) med to examine (an organ or part) for diagnostic purposes
4.  obsolete (tr) to search for or out
 
[C16: from Latin explōrāre, from ex-1 + plōrāre to cry aloud; probably from the shouts of hunters sighting prey]
 
ex'plorer
 
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