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Cubature (noun) koob-a-chur The determination of the volume of a solid. Late 17th century from…

Marcasite (noun) mar-kas-ite A semi-precious stone consisting of iron pyrites. Late Middle English from medieval…

Hames (noun) hay-ms Two curved pieces of iron or wood forming or attached to the…

Loggia (noun) low-ja A gallery or room with one or more open sides, especially one…

Portcullis (noun) port-kul-is A strong, heavy grating that can be lowered down grooves on each…