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conservatorio (iou) and fraise (medicine)


conservatorio (iou)



conservatorio noun. Pl. -os. L18.
[Italian, formed as CONSERVATORY noun.]
An (Italian or Spanish) academy of Music or Other performing arts. Cf. CONSERVATOIRE, CONSERVATORIUM, CONSERVATORY noun 5.
? Orig. an Italian hospital or school for orphans and foundlings where a musical Education was given.

fraise (medicine)


fraise


1. A defense consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in a horizontal or inclined position.

2. <mechanics> A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter.

Origin: F. Fraise, orig, a ruff, cf. F. Frise frieze, E. Frieze a coarse stuff.

Source: Websters Dictionary