| Main Entry: | ascetism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | asceticism; the condition or practice of self-denial |
| Example: | The Buddha tried ascetism for six years before looking for another path to enlightenment. |
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| 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 chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |