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 Holbein Holbein /ˈhoʊlbaɪn/

noun

  1. German painter of religious works (1465-1524)  ( Hans Holbein , Holbein , Holbein the Elder , Hans Holbein the Elder )
    German painter of religious works (1465-1524)
  2. German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)  ( Hans Holbein , Holbein , Holbein the Younger , Hans Holbein the Younger )
    German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)


 barred owl barred owl /bɑːrd aʊl/

noun

  1. Large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown  ( barred owl , Strix varia )
    large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown


 Publius Aelius Hadrianus Publius Aelius Hadrianus /ˈpʌbliəs ˈiːliəs hædriˈænəs/

noun

  1. Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)  ( Adrian , Hadrian , Publius Aelius Hadrianus )
    Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)


 tanning tanning /ˈtænɪŋ/

noun

  1. Making leather from rawhide  ( tanning )
    making leather from rawhide
      The process of tanning transforms animal hides into durable leather.
    The process of tanning transforms animal hides into durable leather.
  2. Beating with a whip, strap or rope as a form of punishment  ( flagellation , flogging , tanning , lashing , whipping )
    beating with a whip, strap or rope as a form of punishment
  3. Process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light  ( tanning )
    process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light


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