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Definition of dean

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Dean (n.) A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop..

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Orchidean :: Orchidean (a.) Orchidaceous.

Cystidean :: Cystidean (n.) One of the Cystidea.

Stylohyoid :: Stylohyal (n.) A segment in the hyoidean arch between the epihyal and tympanohyal.

Ctenoidean :: Ctenoidean (n.) One of the Ctenoidei.

Cystoidean :: Cystoidean (n.) Same as Cystidean.

Ctenoidean :: Ctenoidean (a.) Relating to the Ctenoidei.

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Chaldean :: Chaldean (n.) A native or inhabitant of Chaldea.

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Subimago :: Subhyoidean (a.) Situated or performed beneath the hyoid bone; as, subhyoidean laryngotomy..

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