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psalterium

/sɔːˈtɪəriəm/ /sælˈtɪəriəm/

Meanings
noun
An omasum

Examples :

"The butcher showed us the beef's digestive system, pointing out the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and finally, the psalterium. "
anatomy organ animal

Related Words

Illustration butcher

butcher noun

/ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/

A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).

"The butcher at the local market sells fresh, high-quality beef. "

Illustration pointing

pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

Illustration medieval

medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Someone living in the Middle Ages.

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

Illustration reticulum

reticulum noun

/rɪˈtɪkjələm/ /rəˈtɪkjələm/

A network.

"The cell's endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes that helps transport proteins. "

Illustration strings

strings noun

/stɹɪŋz/

A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.

"The wealthy landowner kept his prize-winning horses in several strings near the main house, ensuring they received the best care. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Illustration finally

finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

Illustration plucked

plucked verb

/plʌkt/

To pull something sharply; to pull something out

"She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled."

Illustration digestive

digestive noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

A substance that aids digestion.

"My grandmother took a digestive enzyme supplement to help with her digestion. "

Illustration musician

musician noun

/mjuˈzɪʃən/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"My older brother is a musician; he plays the guitar in a band. "

Illustration musical

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "