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 entablature entablature /ɛnˈtæbləˌtʃʊər/

noun

  1. (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof  ( entablature )
    (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
     The ornate entablature rested upon sturdy columns, depicting scenes of ancient battles.
    The ornate entablature rested upon sturdy columns, depicting scenes of ancient battles.


 oxybenzene oxybenzene /ˌɒksɪˈbɛnziːn/

noun

  1. A toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally  ( carbolic acid , hydroxybenzene , oxybenzene , phenol , phenylic acid , carbolic )
    a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally


 Accipitriformes Accipitriformes /əˌsɪpɪˈtraɪfɔrmiːz/

noun

  1. In some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes  ( Accipitriformes , order Accipitriformes )
    in some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes


 spontaneous abortion spontaneous abortion /spɒnˈteɪniəs əˈbɔːrʃən/

noun

  1. A natural loss of the products of conception  ( miscarriage , spontaneous abortion , stillbirth )
    a natural loss of the products of conception
     She had a miscarriage in her first pregnancy and was devastated
    She had a miscarriage in her first pregnancy and was devastated