origi'nation
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originate (əˈrɪdʒɪˌneɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to come or bring into being |
| 2. | (US), (Canadian) (intr) (of a bus, train, etc) to begin its journey at a specified point |
| origi'nation | |
| —n | |
| o'riginator | |
| —n | |
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Origi'nation
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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