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conjugal | barometer |

As an adjective conjugal

is of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses.

As a noun barometer is

an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

conjugal

English

Alternative forms

* conjugial (obsolete)

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses

    • Synonyms

    * (pertaining to marriage) connubial

    Derived terms

    * conjugal rights * conjugal visit

    barometer

    English

    (wikipedia barometer)

    Alternative forms

    * barometre (nonstandard)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
  • Anything used as a gauge or indicator.
  • * 1916. Michigan Law Review, Vol. 14, No. 8 (Jun., 1916), pp. 661-665 [http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0026-2234%28191606%2914%3A8%3C661%3APOAJO%3E2.0.CO%3B2-C&size=LARGE]:
    • "An election is not necessarily an accurate barometer of public opinion. There are other ways in which it makes itself felt, through the press, the forum, discussion, and through every other type of communication."