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
bite one's nails
to be nervous or anxious about something
The children were biting their nails as they waited for the test results.