a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior

to repeat; reiterate

very loud or powerful in sound

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula