butcherbird butcherbird /ˈbʊtʃərbɜrd/

noun

1. Large carnivorous Australian bird with the shrike-like habit of impaling prey on thorns  ( butcherbird )
   large carnivorous Australian bird with the shrike-like habit of impaling prey on thorns
    Observers were both fascinated and horrified by the butcherbird's habit of impaling its prey.
   Observers were both fascinated and horrified by the butcherbird's habit of impaling its prey.
   
   
2. Shrikes that impale their prey on thorns  ( butcherbird )
   shrikes that impale their prey on thorns
    The butcherbird is known for its unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.
   The butcherbird is known for its unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.
   
   

 enzyme enzyme /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/

noun

1. () Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions  ( enzyme )
   any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
     The enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
   The enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
   
   

 uncial uncial /ˈʌnsiəl/

adjective

1. Relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)  ( uncial )
   relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)
    Uncial letters
   uncial letters
   

noun

1. A style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries  ( uncial )
   a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries
    In the museum, there's a manuscript written in uncial script.
   In the museum, there's a manuscript written in uncial script.
   
   

 mic mic /ˈmɪk/

noun

1. Device for converting sound waves into electrical energy  ( mic , mike , microphone )
   device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
    The singer was holding the microphone while performing on stage
   The singer was holding the microphone while performing on stage