| 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 stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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| 1. | James (Loy). born 1959, Scottish composer and conductor; his works include two symphonies, the orchestral work Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990), and the opera Ines de Castro (1996) |
| 2. | Sir Kenneth. 1929--92, British choreographer, dancer, and ballet director; chief choreographer for the Royal Ballet from 1970 |