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 physiognomy physiognomy /fɪziˈɑːnəmi/

noun

  1. () The human face (kisser' and smiler' and mug' are informal terms for face' and phiz' is British)  ( kisser , mug , phiz , countenance , physiognomy , smiler , visage )
    the human face (kisser' and smiler' and mug' are informal terms for face' and phiz' is British)
     The artist was particularly skilled in capturing the unique physiognomy of each of his subjects.
    The artist was particularly skilled in capturing the unique physiognomy of each of his subjects.


 laudanum laudanum /ˈlɔdənəm/

noun

  1. () Narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient  ( tincture of opium , laudanum )
    narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient


 suture suture /ˈsuːtʃɝ/

noun

  1. Thread of catgut, silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together  ( suture )
    thread of catgut, silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together
  2. A seam used in surgery  ( surgical seam , suture )
    a seam used in surgery
  3. An immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)  ( fibrous joint , sutura , suture )
    an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)

verb

  1. Join with a suture  ( suture )
    join with a suture
     Suture the wound after surgery
    suture the wound after surgery


 decennary decennary /dɪˈsɛnəri/

noun

  1. A period of 10 years  ( decennary , decennium , decade )
    a period of 10 years
     The fashion trends of the past decade are making a comeback.
    The fashion trends of the past decade are making a comeback.