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chancel
chancel /ˈʧænsəl/
noun
-
(
)
Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
(
bema
, sanctuary
, chancel
)
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
semiquaver
semiquaver /ˈsɛmiˌkweɪvər/
noun
-
[British]
A musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
(
semiquaver
[British] , sixteenth note
[ N. American] )
a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
Holstein-Friesian
Holstein-Friesian /ˈhoʊlstaɪn friːʒən/
noun
-
A breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
(
Friesian
, Holstein
, Holstein-Friesian
)
a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
national leader
national leader /ˈnæʃənəl liːdər/
noun
-
()
A man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
(
solon
, national leader
, statesman
)
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
The respected statesman skillfully negotiated diplomatic agreements to foster peace.
The respected statesman skillfully negotiated diplomatic agreements to foster peace.
