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Valerian Tweet Definition of Valerian Like Definition of Valerian on Facebook
proper noun (wikipedia, Valerian (emperor))
  1. the Roman emperor, Publius Licinius Valerianus
     
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noun 
  1. A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.
  2. A medium for expression of talent or views.
  3. A liquid content (e.g. oil) which acts as a binding and drying agent in paint. (FM 55-501).
  4. (context, Hinduism) An animal or (rarely) a plant on which a Hindu deity rides or sits
     
venereal Tweet Definition of venereal Like Definition of venereal on Facebook
adjective 
  1. sexually transmitted.
  2. of or related to sexual intercourse, lust, or the genitals.
  3. that which excites sexual desire; aphrodisiac.
  4. (obsolete) of or related to copper.
     
vermifuge Tweet Definition of vermifuge Like Definition of vermifuge on Facebook
noun 
  1. A drug that causes the expulsion or death of intestinal worms, such as tapeworms. The modern term is Anthelmintic or in the United States antihelminthics. category:Medicine
adjective (wikipedia, Anthelmintic)
  1. Referring to something that acts as a drug to cause expulsion or death of intestinal worms. The modern term is Anthelmintic or in the United States antihelminthics.
     
vesicant Tweet Definition of vesicant Like Definition of vesicant on Facebook
noun 
  1. any material that causes blisters upon contact with the skin
adjective 
  1. causing blistering to the skin
     
viburnum Tweet Definition of viburnum Like Definition of viburnum on Facebook
noun 
  1. any of many shrubs and trees, of the genus Viburnum, native to the Northern Hemisphere that have showy clusters of flowers
     
vinegar Tweet Definition of vinegar Like Definition of vinegar on Facebook
noun 
  1. (uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.
  2. (countable) Any variety of vinegar.
    • a range of herb-flavoured vinegars
verb ()
  1. (transitive) To season with .
     

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