Septisyllable
[sep-tuh-sil-uh-buh l] /ˈsɛp təˌsɪl ə bəl/
noun
1.
a word made up of seven syllables.
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- Septivalent
adjective, Chemistry. 1. having a valence of seven; heptavalent. adjective 1. (chem) another word for heptavalent
- Septo-
septo- or sept- pref. Septum: septotomy.
- Septomarginal
septomarginal sep·to·mar·gi·nal (sěp’tō-mär’jə-nəl) adj. Of or relating to the margin of a septum. Of or relating to a margin and a septum.
- Separate wheat from chaff
Sort the valuable from the worthless, as in I hope we’ll get a preview of the auction so we can separate the wheat from the chaff. This idiom alludes to the ancient practice of winnowing grain.
- Separate the men from the boys
separate the men from the boys separate the men from the boys Distinguish between mature, experienced individuals and novices, as in The picket line will separate the men from the boys in the union. The idiom is used without respect to gender. [ c. 1930 ]