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 Powys Powys /ˈpoʊɪs/

noun

  1. British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)  ( John Cowper Powys , Powys )
    British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)
  2. British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)  ( Powys , Theodore Francis Powys , T. F. Powys )
    British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)
  3. British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)  ( Llewelyn Powys , Powys )
    British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)


 foundling hospital foundling hospital /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

noun

  1. A hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for  ( foundling hospital , creche )
    a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for
     The creche took care of abandoned infants, giving them a second chance at life.
    The creche took care of abandoned infants, giving them a second chance at life.


 wine wine /ˈwaɪn/

noun

  1. () Fermented juice (of grapes especially)  ( vino , wine )
    fermented juice (of grapes especially)
     A bottle of white wine will pair well with the fish
    A bottle of white wine will pair well with the fish
  2. () A red as dark as red wine  ( wine-colored , wine-coloured , wine )
    a red as dark as red wine
     The dress she wore was the rich color of wine, turning heads at the party.
    The dress she wore was the rich color of wine, turning heads at the party.

verb

  1. Treat to wine  ( wine )
    treat to wine
     Our relatives in Italy wined and dined us for a week
    Our relatives in Italy wined and dined us for a week
  2. Drink wine  ( wine )
    drink wine


 Catholicos Catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkɒs/

noun

  1. The ecclesiastical title of the leaders of the Nestorian and Armenian churches  ( Catholicos )
    the ecclesiastical title of the leaders of the Nestorian and Armenian churches
     The Catholicos plays a significant role in the Armenian Apostolic Church.
    The Catholicos plays a significant role in the Armenian Apostolic Church.