‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; 'ek out + &unr_; to stretch. ] (Pros.) The lengthening of a syllable from short to long. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; end + &unr_; vessel + &unr_; extension. ] (Med.) Dilatation of the capillary vessels. [ 1913 Webster ]