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.
   
   

 Rattus norvegicus Rattus norvegicus /ˈrætəs nɔrˈvɛdʒɪkəs/

noun

1. Common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide  ( brown rat , Norway rat , Rattus norvegicus )
   common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide
   
   

 genus Nasturtium genus Nasturtium /ˈdʒiːnəs næˈstɝːʃiəm/

noun

1. Aquatic herbs  ( genus Nasturtium , Nasturtium )
   aquatic herbs
   
   

 agonist agonist /ˈæɡənɪst/

noun

1. (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction  ( agonist )
   (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction
   
2. A muscle that contracts while another relaxes  ( agonist )
   a muscle that contracts while another relaxes
    When bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist
   when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist
   
3. Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)  ( agonist )
   someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)
    The two agonists faced each other, ready to prove their strength.
   The two agonists faced each other, ready to prove their strength.
   
   
4. The principal character in a work of fiction  ( agonist , protagonist )
   the principal character in a work of fiction