microfiche microfiche /ˈmaɪkroʊˌfiːtʃ/

noun

1. Small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material  ( microfiche , fiche )
   small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material
    I had to go to the library to view an article on microfiche.
   I had to go to the library to view an article on microfiche.
   
   

 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.
   
   

 button mangrove button mangrove /ˈbʌtn ˈmæŋɡroʊv/

noun

1. Evergreen tree or shrub with fruit resembling buttons and yielding heavy hard compact wood  ( button mangrove , button tree , Conocarpus erectus )
   evergreen tree or shrub with fruit resembling buttons and yielding heavy hard compact wood
   
   

 japan japan /dʒəˈpæn/

noun

1. Lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient  ( japan )
   lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient
    The antique box had a rich japan finish, making it look both elegant and mysterious.
   The antique box had a rich japan finish, making it look both elegant and mysterious.
   
   
2. Lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer  ( japan )
   lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer
   

verb

1. (handicraft) coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan  ( japan )
   (handicraft) coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan
   

 Japan

noun

1. () A string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean  ( Japanese Archipelago , Japanese Islands , Japan )
   a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
    Japan is a country of contrasts, with bustling cities, tranquil gardens, and ancient temples
   Japan is a country of contrasts, with bustling cities, tranquil gardens, and ancient temples
   
   
2. () A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building  ( Nihon , Nippon , Japan )
   a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building
    Japan is renowned for its technological advancements and rich history.
   Japan is renowned for its technological advancements and rich history.