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 Galen Galen /ˈgeɪlən/

noun

  1. Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)  ( Galen )
    Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)
      The medical theories of Galen dominated European medicine for centuries.
    The medical theories of Galen dominated European medicine for centuries.


 yew yew /ˈjuː/

noun

  1. Any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves  ( yew )
    any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves
  2. Wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows  ( yew )
    wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows


 chef-d'oeuvre chef-d'oeuvre /ʃɛfˈdœvr(ə)/

noun

  1. The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman  ( chef-d'oeuvre , masterwork , masterpiece )
    the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
       The painting was hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary art.
    The painting was hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary art.


 serviceberry serviceberry /ˈsɝːvɪsbɛri/

noun

  1. Edible purple or red berries  ( juneberry , saskatoon , serviceberry , shadberry )
    edible purple or red berries
  2. Any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit  ( Juneberry , service tree , serviceberry , shadblow , shadbush )
    any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit


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