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 Holy Scripture Holy Scripture /ˈhoʊli ˈskrɪptʃər/

noun

  1. () 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


 sempstress sempstress /ˈsɛmpstrɪs/

noun

  1. Someone who makes or mends dresses  ( dressmaker , modiste , needlewoman , seamstress , sempstress )
    someone who makes or mends dresses
     The seamstress skillfully sewed the intricate lace onto the bridal gown
    The seamstress skillfully sewed the intricate lace onto the bridal gown


 Changan Changan /ˈtʃæŋɑːn/

noun

  1. [Archaic] A city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC  ( Changan [Archaic] , Hsian , Sian [Archaic] , Singan , Xian , Xi'an )
    a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC


 xanthomonad xanthomonad /zænˈθɒmənæd/

noun

  1. Bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants  ( xanthomonad )
    bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants
     Xanthomonad bacteria are known to produce vivid yellow pigments.
    Xanthomonad bacteria are known to produce vivid yellow pigments.