visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse n (botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower n an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere n one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object n (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape n a long cigar with blunt ends
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a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities n
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n an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities n a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities n an exploratory action or expedition n an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity v question or examine thoroughly and closely v examine physically with or as if with a probe
