OCULIST

ophthalmologist, eye doctor, oculist

(noun) a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

optometrist, oculist

(noun) a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oculist (plural oculists)

An ophthalmologist

An optometrist

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Source: Wiktionary


Oc"u*list, n. Etym: [L. oculus the eye: cf. F. oculiste.]

Definition: One skilled in treating diseases of the eye.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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10 May 2025

BEATIFY

(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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