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paternoster
paternoster
/pəˈtɜːrnɒstər/
noun
A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
(
paternoster
)
a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
The old building had a paternoster lift, which fascinated the visitors.
The old building had a paternoster lift, which fascinated the visitors.
Paternoster
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'
(
Paternoster
)
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'
exaltation
exaltation
/ˌɛksəlˈteɪʃən/
noun
The elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
(
apotheosis
,
deification
,
exaltation
)
the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
A flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)
(
exaltation
)
a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)
The location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
(
exaltation
)
the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
(
exaltation
,
raptus
,
transport
,
ecstasy
,
rapture
)
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
Listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture
listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture
Indian cholera
Indian cholera
/ˈɪndiən ˈkɒlərə/
noun
An acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
(
Asiatic cholera
,
cholera
,
epidemic cholera
,
Indian cholera
)
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
bohemia
bohemia
/boʊˈhiːmiːə/
noun
A group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
(
bohemia
)
a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
Bohemia
A historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
(
Bohemia
)
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
Bohemia has a rich cultural and historical significance in the heart of Europe.
Bohemia has a rich cultural and historical significance in the heart of Europe.
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