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.

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pimple (ˈpɪmp^əl)

—n
1.	a small round usually inflamed swelling of the skin
2.	any of the bumps on the surface of a table tennis bat

[C14: related to Old English pipilian to break out in spots; compare Latin papula pimple]

'pimpled

—*adj*

'pimply

—*adj*

'pimpliness

—n

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