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vernix

Syllabification: (ver·nix)

Pronunciation: /ˈvərniks/

Definition of vernix

noun

(in full vernix caseosa /ˌkāsēˈōsə/)

a greasy deposit covering the skin of a baby at birth.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin, variant of veronix 'fragrant resin' (see varnish)

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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