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image scanner
image scanner
/ˈɪmɪdʒ ˈskænər/
noun
An electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
(
digital scanner
,
image scanner
,
scanner
)
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
I use a scanner to scan and save important documents
I use a scanner to scan and save important documents
ergot
ergot
/ˈɝːgət/
noun
A fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid
(
Claviceps purpurea
,
ergot
)
a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid
A plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
(
ergot
)
a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
The wheat crop was heavily affected by ergot, causing concerns among farmers.
The wheat crop was heavily affected by ergot, causing concerns among farmers.
Panchen Lama
Panchen Lama
/ˈpæntʃən ˈlɑːmə/
noun
The lama next in rank to the Dalai Lama
(
Panchen Lama
)
the lama next in rank to the Dalai Lama
The Panchen Lama is an important figure in Tibetan Buddhism, second only to the Dalai Lama.
The Panchen Lama is an important figure in Tibetan Buddhism, second only to the Dalai Lama.
jewel
jewel
/ˈdʒuːl/
noun
(
)
A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
(
gem
,
precious stone
,
jewel
)
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
She wore a beautiful sapphire jewel around her neck.
She wore a beautiful sapphire jewel around her neck.
A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
(
gem
,
jewel
)
a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
verb
Adorn or decorate with precious stones
(
bejewel
,
jewel
)
adorn or decorate with precious stones
Jeweled dresses
jeweled dresses
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