FrisiaA coastal geographical region in Western Europe, along the southeastern corner of the North Sea in what today is mostly a large part of the Netherlands (including the present-day province of Frisia; see below) and smaller parts of northern Germany (including present-day East Frisia). It is the traditional homeland of the Frisians.
probandAn individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the genetic investigation of the individual's family.
plebsThe plebeian class of Ancient Rome or its equivalent in other ancient societies.
VolhyniaA geographic region of Eastern Europe, now divided between southeastern Poland, northwestern Ukraine, and southwestern Belarus.
hallucinateTo seem to perceive things (with one or more of one's senses) which are not really present; to have visions; to experience a hallucination.
senexAn older or old man, chiefly as a stock character.
SerpensA large summer constellation of the northern sky said to resemble a snake. It is the only constellation consisting of two parts (Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda) separated by the constellation Ophiuchus, representing the snake handler Asclepius.
cormA short, vertical, swollen, underground stem of a plant (usually one of the monocots) that serves as a storage organ to enable the plant to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as drought.
transduceTo convert energy from one form to another.
lutetiumThe chemical element with atomic number 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.
quodlibetA form of music with melodies in counterpoint.
reprehensionthe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand
remanentRemaining or persisting especially after an electrical or magnetic influence is removed.
AntipasHerod Antipas, tetrarch of the ancient Roman province of Judea, known for his roles in the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.
AgathonA male given name from Ancient Greek, particularly (historical) the Athenian poet Agathon.
crosierA staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.
concupiscenceAn ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
oestrusA biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
digitusAn Ancient Roman unit of length, approximately 0.73 inches.
NullarborA locality defined by the South Australian government, covering a large area of western South Australia, bordering on Western Australia, between the Great Australian Bight and Trans-Australian Railway.
serviceberrySeveral species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
testudoA shelter formed by a body of troops holding their shields or targets close together over their heads.
residuumThe residue, remainder or rest of something.
significativeThat tends to signify or indicate; indicative
pylorusIn vertebrates, including humans, a zone at the lower end of the stomach that leads to and opens into the duodenum.
antirrhinumAny plant of the genus Antirrhinum of snapdragons.
preponderantHaving greater or the greatest weight, quantity, importance or force.
NotusGod of the south or southwest wind, son of Eos and Astraeus.
testatehaving left a legally valid last will and testament (of one who has died).
curuleDesignating a kind of elaborate ceremonial seat inlaid with ivory, used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome.
approximantA consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
calvariaThe dome or roof of the skull, the skullcap.
AnastasiusA male given name from Ancient Greek of mostly historical use.
quinticOf or relating to the fifth degree, such as a quintic polynomial which has the form ax⁵+bx⁴+cx³+dx²+ex+f=0 (containing a term with the independent variable raised to the fifth power).