DiiKaBaKa's definitions

gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the intestines and stomach.

"I have to take it easy because the doctor said I have gastroenteritis."

by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

fugu

A pufferfish, eaten as a delicacy in Japan after the removal of the skin and certain deadl poisonous organs. It usually takes a highly trained chef to master the removal of the skin.

"Ah, yes I'll have the fugu."

by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

gouache

A method of painting in water colors mixed with gum.

"This painting was created using the gouachetechnique."

by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004

hemeralopia

An eye condition in which sight is poor or absent in daylight, but adequate or normal at night or by artificial light; day blindness. Also see nyctalopia.

I can't see the tree outside very well because I have hemeralopia.

by DiiKaBaKa January 23, 2004