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 screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.

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nightgown (ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn)

—n
1.	another name for nightdress
2.	a man's nightshirt

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