New Words

Drachm:
(pronounced dram)
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.

Furlong:
One eighth of a mile

League:
3.5 miles

Manubrium:
The broad upper division of the sternum with which the clavicle and first two ribs articulate

Capsaicin:
The active ingredient in chili peppers, the substance that gives chili and cayenne its heat and is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes.