See Also: Greek Orthodox Church(encyclopedia)
Greek Orthodox Church, the(dictionary)
Orthodox Church(dictionary)
Eastern Orthodox Church, the(dictionary)
Ethiopian Orthodox church(encyclopedia)
Russian Orthodox Church(encyclopedia)
Russian Orthodox Church, the(dictionary)
Coptic Orthodox Church(encyclopedia)
Greek Church - Bowling(gambling)
African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church)(encyclopedia)

Greek Orthodox Church, the (oh) and play (sh)


Greek Orthodox Church, the (oh)



the main group of Christian churches in Eastern Europe and southwest Asia, which was formed in the 11th century by separating from the Catholic Church. The Russian Orthodox Church, the main Christian group in Russia, is closely related.
-- Greek orthodox adj
::a Greek Orthodox priest

play (sh)




In zoology, actions that have all the elements of purposeful behaviour but are performed for no apparent reason.

Play has been documented only among mammals and birds. It is most common among immature animals, but adult animals also play. Horses, cattle, and Other ungulates run and kick up their heels even when not fleeing from predators or defending themselves. Dogs adopt an aggressive posture to entice others to join in mock combat. Otters are well known for their mud sliding. Male birds may spontaneously perform their territorial songs when there is no intruding rival.