| 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. |
epos (ˈɛpɒs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a body of poetry in which the tradition of a people is conveyed, esp a group of poems concerned with a common epic theme |
| 2. | another word for epic |
| [C19: via Latin from Greek: speech, word, epic poem, song; related to Latin vōx | |