CALENDRY

Etymology 1

Noun

calendry (usually uncountable, plural calendries)

The calculation and development of calendars, especially the determination of the timing of astronomical movements.

A specialized calendar or set of calendars.

Etymology 2

Noun

calendry (plural calendries)

A place set aside for calendering.

Anagrams

• dancerly, dry clean, dry-clean, dryclean

Source: Wiktionary



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HYPERICISM

(noun) a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John’s wort


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