nounπShareA herbal preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant."The old woman preferred simples, like chamomile tea for sleep, rather than complex herbal blends. "medicineplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A physician."The simples was called to the village when the child fell ill. "medicinepersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA simple or atomic proposition."In logic class, we learned that "The cat is black" and "The dog is brown" are both examples of simples. "philosophylogiclanguagestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething not mixed or compounded."The herbalist preferred simples, using only one plant at a time to understand its individual effect. "chemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drawloom."The intricate floral pattern on the tapestry could only have been woven using a simples. "technologymachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePart of the apparatus for raising the heddles of a drawloom."The weaver carefully adjusted the simples, ensuring each was properly connected to the drawcords to create the intricate pattern on the fabric. "technicalmachineparttechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feast which is not a double or a semidouble.""After the grand celebration of the saint's feast day, the monks were grateful for the simples that followed: a quiet meal with plain food and simple prayers." "festivalreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gather simples, i.e. medicinal herbs."Every spring, my grandmother simples in the forest, collecting herbs for her homemade remedies. "medicineplantnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareIndicating that something is easy to do or to understand.""Simples! Just click this button to submit your homework." "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
