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 audiometer audiometer /ɔːˈdiːəˌmitər/

noun

  1. An instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing  ( audiometer , sonometer )
    an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing


 davenport davenport /ˈdævənˌpɔrt/

noun

  1. A large sofa usually convertible into a bed  ( davenport )
    a large sofa usually convertible into a bed
     She curled up on the davenport, reading a book under the cozy blanket.
    She curled up on the davenport, reading a book under the cozy blanket.
  2. A small decorative writing desk  ( davenport )
    a small decorative writing desk
     I bought an antique davenport for my study room, adding a touch of elegance.
    I bought an antique davenport for my study room, adding a touch of elegance.

 Davenport

  1. A city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island  ( Davenport )
    a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island


 superior ophthalmic vein superior ophthalmic vein /suːˈpiːrɪər ˌɒfθælˈmɪk veɪn/

noun

  1. A vein that begins at the inner angle of the eye socket and passes through the superior orbital fissure to empty into the cavernous sinus  ( superior ophthalmic vein )
    a vein that begins at the inner angle of the eye socket and passes through the superior orbital fissure to empty into the cavernous sinus
     The superior ophthalmic vein plays a crucial role in draining the anterior part of the eye.
    The superior ophthalmic vein plays a crucial role in draining the anterior part of the eye.


 Lanius borealis Lanius borealis /ˈleɪniəs bɔːriˈælɪs/

noun

  1. A butcherbird of northern North America  ( Lanius borealis , northern shrike )
    a butcherbird of northern North America