| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Loyalist (ˈlɔɪəlɪst) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (in Northern Ireland) any of the Protestants wishing to retain Ulster's link with Britain |
| 2. | (in North America) an American colonist who supported Britain during the War of American Independence |
| 3. | (in Canada) short for United Empire Loyalist |
| 4. | (during the Spanish Civil War) a supporter of the republican government |