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 paternoster paternoster /pəˈtɜːrnɒstər/

noun

  1. 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

  1. (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

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.