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 appendectomy appendectomy /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/

noun

  1. Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix  ( appendectomy , appendicectomy [British] )
    surgical removal of the vermiform appendix


 tanbark tanbark /ˈtænˌbɑːrk/

noun

  1. Bark rich in tannin; bruised and cut in pieces to use for tanning; spent tanbark used as a ground covering  ( tanbark )
    bark rich in tannin; bruised and cut in pieces to use for tanning; spent tanbark used as a ground covering
     The old tannery used tanbark for the leather-making process.
    The old tannery used tanbark for the leather-making process.


 Despoina Despoina /dɛˈspoɪnə/

noun

  1. (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina  ( Cora , Despoina , Kore , Persephone )
    (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina


 Napier Napier /ˈneɪpiːɝ/

noun

  1. Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)  ( John Napier , Napier )
    Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)