n.
1.the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
2.(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
3.(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back
4.cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome
Idiom of the Day
to put it mildly
to understate something, to say something politely
To put it mildly, the food at the restaurant was the worst that I have ever tasted.