(transitive) To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country. / (transitive) To impose an embargo on a document.

(historical) The empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550–330 B.C.E.. / (historical) The empire ruled by the Sassanid dynasty 224–651 C.E..

Plumpness, stoutness, especially when voluptuous.

Plump, chubby, buxom.

a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

(historical) The empire which succeeded the Roman Republic and existed between 27 B.C.E. and 476 C.E. in the west (and until 1453 C.E. in the east; see Byzantine Empire), encompassing territories stretching from Britain and Germany to Spain, North Africa and the Persian Gulf.

The process of embodying. / (countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.

(transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition. / (transitive, figuratively) To preserve. / (transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something.

(pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta

Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.