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 wittol wittol /ˈwɪtəl/

noun

  1. An archaic term for a cuckold who knows about his wife's infidelity but tolerates it  ( wittol )
    an archaic term for a cuckold who knows about his wife's infidelity but tolerates it
     In some old tales, the wittol would knowingly allow his wife's affairs, causing drama within the story.
    In some old tales, the wittol would knowingly allow his wife's affairs, causing drama within the story.


 duodenum duodenum /duːˈɑːdənəm/

noun

  1. The part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum  ( duodenum )
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
     The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine
    The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine


 hieratic hieratic /haɪəˈrætɪk/

adjective

  1. (fine arts) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal  ( hieratic )
    (fine arts) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
     The more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved
    the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved
  2. Written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing  ( hieratic )
    written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
     Hieratic Egyptian script
    hieratic Egyptian script
  3. Associated with the priesthood or priests  ( hieratic , hieratical , priestly , sacerdotal )
    associated with the priesthood or priests
     Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
    priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
     Hieratic gestures
    hieratic gestures

noun

  1. A cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests  ( hieratic , hieratic script )
    a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests


 Balinese Balinese /ˌbælɪˈniːz/

noun

  1. () The Indonesian language of the people of Bali  ( Balinese language , Balinese )
    the Indonesian language of the people of Bali
     He took lessons in Balinese during his stay in Bali.
    He took lessons in Balinese during his stay in Bali.