Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. decennium Definition: (noun) A period of 10 years. Synonyms: decade. Usage: The past decennium has seen many technological advances, but I sometimes wonder if humanity would have been better off without them. Discuss


2. chopine Definition: (noun) A woman's shoe with a very high thick sole. Synonyms: platform. Usage: In centuries past, some women wore chopines so large that they had difficulty maintaining their balance without assistance. Discuss


3. censer Definition: (noun) A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual). Synonyms: thurible. Usage: The organ was muttering, censers were swinging, candles were glinting on the distant altar, and robed priests were filing silently past them. Discuss


4. hideout Definition: (noun) A place of shelter or concealment. Synonyms: den. Usage: There are rumors that criminals once used this abandoned warehouse as a hideout, but they have never been confirmed. Discuss