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 Epictetus Epictetus /ɛpɪkˈtiːtəs/

noun

  1. Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)  ( Epictetus )
    Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
     The stoic teachings of Epictetus emphasize inner peace and acceptance.
    The stoic teachings of Epictetus emphasize inner peace and acceptance.


 uncial uncial /ˈʌnsiəl/

adjective

  1. Relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)  ( uncial )
    relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)
     Uncial letters
    uncial letters

noun

  1. A style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries  ( uncial )
    a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries
     In the museum, there's a manuscript written in uncial script.
    In the museum, there's a manuscript written in uncial script.


 biplane biplane /ˈbaɪˌpleɪn/

noun

  1. Old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other  ( biplane )
    old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
     The biplane is a classic design of aircraft that dates back to the early days of aviation
    The biplane is a classic design of aircraft that dates back to the early days of aviation


 razor razor /ˈreɪzɝ/

noun

  1. () Edge tool used in shaving  ( razor )
    edge tool used in shaving
     He used a razor to shave his beard
    He used a razor to shave his beard

verb

  1. Shave with a razor  ( razor )
    shave with a razor