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Powys
Powys
/ˈpoʊɪs/
noun
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)
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)
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
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
(
)
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
(
)
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
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
Drink wine
(
wine
)
drink wine
Catholicos
Catholicos
/kəˈθɒlɪkɒs/
noun
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.
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