"Remonstrations" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Reproaches or criticisms, often made in a mild or protesting manner.
Formal expressions of protesting or objecting to something, usually in a polite and courteous manner.
To express strong disapproval or dissent, typically in a formal or official manner.<br><br>Example: "The company remonstrated with the government about the tax laws they proposed."<br><br>In other words, remonstrate means to complain or object formal and officially.
Remontant refers to a flower that blooms in the second year, so a remontant flower is one that comes back to bloom after the main bloom has finished.
A remontoir is a mechanical watch-making term referring to a device that automatically winds a watch spring, allowing it to maintain its power reserve. It's often used in mechanical timepieces to eliminate the need for manual winding and to provide a consistent power source. The remontoir can be manual or automatic, and its purpose is to regulate the watch's mainspring and ensure it runs steadily.
A remora is a type of fish, specifically a type of suckerfish, that attaches itself to a larger fish, such as a shark or a turtle, and feeds on the leftovers of its host's meals. This unusual behavior is known as commensalism, where one organism benefits at the expense of another without harming it.<br><br>Remoras are characterized by their large, attached suction cup on their head, which they use to latch onto their host. They also have a long, snake-like body and a mouth that is covered in tiny teeth.<br><br>There are several species of remora, including the remora remora, also known as the Threadfish, and the parasitic remora, which is known for attaching itself to sharks and feeding on their blood and tissue.