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 custom custom /ˈkʌstəm/

adjective

  1. Made according to the specifications of an individual  ( custom , custom-made )
    made according to the specifications of an individual

noun

  1. () Accepted or habitual practice  ( usance [Archaic] , usage , custom )
    accepted or habitual practice
      It was a cultural custom to exchange gifts during the festival.
    It was a cultural custom to exchange gifts during the festival.
  2. () A specific practice of long standing  ( custom , tradition )
    a specific practice of long standing
     It's a family tradition to gather and celebrate every Christmas.
    It's a family tradition to gather and celebrate every Christmas.
  3. Habitual patronage  ( custom )
    habitual patronage
     I have given this tailor my custom for many years
    I have given this tailor my custom for many years
  4. Money collected under a tariff  ( custom , customs , customs duty , impost )
    money collected under a tariff


 genus Tephrosia genus Tephrosia /ˈtɛfrəʊsiə/

noun

  1. Genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas  ( genus Tephrosia , Tephrosia )
    genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas


 Allentown Allentown /ˈæləntaʊn/

noun

  1. A city in eastern Pennsylvania; an industrial and commercial center  ( Allentown )
    a city in eastern Pennsylvania; an industrial and commercial center


 communication system communication system /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/

noun

  1. () A system for communicating  ( communication system )
    a system for communicating
     The company invested heavily in upgrading its communication system.
    The company invested heavily in upgrading its communication system.
  2. Facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information  ( communication equipment , communication system )
    facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information