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 unconsciousness unconsciousness /ˌənˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/

noun

  1. A state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment  ( unconsciousness )
    a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
     After the accident, he slipped into unconsciousness for several hours.
    After the accident, he slipped into unconsciousness for several hours.


 episcopate episcopate /ɪˈpɪskəpeɪt/

noun

  1. The office and dignity of a bishop  ( episcopate , bishopry )
    the office and dignity of a bishop
     After many years, he was elevated to the bishopry.
    After many years, he was elevated to the bishopry.
  2. The collective body of bishops  ( episcopacy , episcopate )
    the collective body of bishops
  3. The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop  ( bishopric , diocese , episcopate )
    the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
  4. The term of office of a bishop  ( episcopate )
    the term of office of a bishop


 palankeen palankeen /ˌpælənˈkiːn/

noun

  1. A closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers  ( palankeen , palanquin )
    a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers


 jaunty car jaunty car /ˈʤɔːnti kɑː/

noun

  1. An open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland  ( jaunting car , jaunty car )
    an open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland