paternoster paternoster /pəˈtɜːrnɒstər/

noun

1. A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor  ( paternoster )
   a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
    The old building had a paternoster lift, which fascinated the visitors.
   The old building had a paternoster lift, which fascinated the visitors.
   
   

 Paternoster

1. (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'  ( Paternoster )
   (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'
   

 Agriculture Department Agriculture Department /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

noun

1. The federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862  ( Agriculture , Agriculture Department , USDA , Department of Agriculture )
   the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862
    The department of agriculture has introduced new guidelines for sustainable farming.
   The department of agriculture has introduced new guidelines for sustainable farming.
   
   

 genus Nestor genus Nestor /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈnɛstɔːr/

noun

1. A genus of Psittacidae  ( genus Nestor , Nestor )
   a genus of Psittacidae
   
   

 critter critter /ˈkrɪtɝ/

noun

1. A regional term for 'creature' (especially for domestic animals)  ( critter )
   a regional term for 'creature' (especially for domestic animals)
    Every night, a little critter visits our backyard, nibbling on leftover food.
   Every night, a little critter visits our backyard, nibbling on leftover food.