HEPTAMERON
\hˈɛptɐməɹən], \hˈɛptɐməɹən], \h_ˈɛ_p_t_ɐ_m_ə_ɹ_ə_n]\
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hep'tam-e-ron, n. a book containing the transactions of seven days, esp. the 72 stories supposed to be told in seven days, bearing the name of Queen Margaret of Navarre (1492-1549). [Gr. hepta, seven, h[=e]mera, a day.]
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