n. In the Philippine Islands, a native brazier, hearth, fireplace, or kitchen fire.
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n. a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
Word Usage
"The PKK has dramatically stepped up attacks in Turkey since the movement's jailed leader, Abdullah calan, announced in May he was breaking off peace efforts with Turkey's government due to lack of progress."