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 children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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clavichord (ˈklævɪˌkɔːd)

—n
	a keyboard instrument consisting of a number of thin wire strings struck from below by brass tangents. The instrument is noted for its delicate tones, since the tangents do not rebound from the string until the key is released

[C15: from Medieval Latin clāvichordium, from Latin clāvis key + chorda string, chord¹]

'clavichordist

—n

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clavichord

1457, from M.L. clavicordium, from L. clavis "a key" (see slot (2)) + chorda "a string" (see cord).

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