| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
hexose hex·ose (hěk'sōs')
n.
Any of various simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, that have six carbon atoms per molecule.
| hexose (hěk'sōs') Pronunciation Key
Any of various simple sugars (monosaccharides), such as glucose and fructose, that have six carbon atoms per molecule. |