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 biotite biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/

noun

  1. Dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock  ( biotite )
    dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock
     The rock sample contained flecks of biotite, giving it a unique appearance.
    The rock sample contained flecks of biotite, giving it a unique appearance.


 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.


 epicanthic fold epicanthic fold /ˌɛpɪˈkænθɪk foʊld/

noun

  1. A vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome  ( epicanthic fold , epicanthus )
    a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome


 pager pager /ˈpeɪdʒɝ/

noun

  1. An electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged  ( beeper , pager , bleeper [British] )
    an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged