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Definitions

noun

a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/kˈælkjʌlʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts

an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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