a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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Macassar (məˈkæsə)

—n
	a variant spelling of Makassar

Makassar, Makasar or Macassar (məˈkæsə, -ˈkɑː-, məˈkæsə, -ˈkɑː-, məˈkæsə, -ˈkɑː-)

—n
	Former name (1971--99): Ujung Pandang a port in central Indonesia, on SW Sulawesi: an important native port before Portuguese (16th century) and Dutch (17th century) control; capital of the Dutch East Indies (1946--49); a major Indonesian distribution and transshipment port. Pop: 1 100 019 (2000)

Makasar, Makasar or Macassar

—n

Macassar, Makasar or Macassar

—n

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