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Holy Writ
Holy Writ
/ˈhoʊli rɪt/
noun
The sacred writings of the Christian religions
(
Book
,
Christian Bible
,
Good Book
,
Bible
,
Holy Scripture
,
Holy Writ
,
Scripture
,
Word
,
Word of God
)
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
He went to carry the Word to the heathen
he went to carry the Word to the heathen
Basil the Great
Basil the Great
/ˈbæzəl ðə ɡreɪt/
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
(
Basil
,
Basil of Caesarea
,
Basil the Great
,
St. Basil
,
St. Basil the Great
)
(Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
pulmonary emphysema
pulmonary emphysema
/pʊlˈmoʊnɛri ɛmˈfɪzɪmə/
noun
(
)
An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
(
pulmonary emphysema
,
emphysema
)
an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Smoking can lead to serious health issues, such as emphysema.
Smoking can lead to serious health issues, such as emphysema.
taro plant
taro plant
/ˈtɑːroʊ plænt/
noun
Herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
(
Colocasia esculenta
,
dalo
,
dasheen
,
taro
,
taro plant
)
herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
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