kathisma

 [Gk. kah-theez-mah; Eng. ka-thiz-muh]  

ka·this·ma

   [Gk. kah-theez-mah; Eng. ka-thiz-muh]
noun, plural ka·this·ma·ta  [Gk. kah-theez-mah-tah; Eng. ka-thiz-muh-tuh] .
one of the 20 divisions of the Psalter in the Greek rite.
Also, cathisma.

Origin:
< Medieval Greek, Greek káthisma seat, equivalent to kathís(is) a sitting (equivalent to kathid-, stem of kathízein to sit down (itself equivalent to kat- kat- + hízein to set, sit; see sit) + -sis -sis, with -ds- > -s-) + -ma agent suffix
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Kathisma is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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