"Xeme" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Xeme is an outrigger canoe. It is a type of watercraft that originated in the Pacific Islands, particularly in Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti. The term "xeme" specifically refers to a double-hulled canoe, meaning a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe with a future and a past (i.e., two hulls that face in different directions). Xeme canoes were an integral part of ancient Pacific Island cultures, used for transportation, fishing, trade, and warfare.
Xantippe was the name of the wife of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. The term "Xantippe" has become synonymous with a shrewish or nagging wife, much like the portrayal of her in comedy and satire, notably in Aristophanes' play "The Clouds".<br><br>In addition, the term "Xantipcian" has also been used to describe someone or something that is harsh, cantankerous, or mildly annoying.
Xarelto is a brand name for the anticoagulant medication rivaroxaban. It is used to prevent and treat blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
The name "Xavier" has multiple possible origins and interpretations:<br><br>1. <strong>Christian origin</strong>: In Christianity, Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and one of the founders of the Jesuits. He was named Francis, but his surname is Latinized as "Xavier," derived from the Basque name "Esperanza," meaning "hope."<br>2. <strong>Basque origin</strong>: In Basque tradition, Xavier is a surname of uncertain meaning, but it may come from the Basque words "ez," meaning "no" and "kaber," meaning "caber" or " height." It could refer to someone who is "beyond" or "over" something.<br>3. <strong>Classical reference</strong>: In some contexts, Xavier may refer to the mythical figure of Jason's friend in William Butler Yeats's poem "The Wanderings of Oisin" (1899).<br><br>In modern usage, Xavier is primarily used as a given name, symbolizing hope or perhaps even irony, depending on the context.
The name Xaviera is of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque name Jaimitier, which is composed of xai (sheep) and tier (generator or lord). It is best known as the pseudonym of the Dutch-Mexican courtesan and author, Xaviera Hollander, who wrote an autobiographical book "The Happy Hooker" in the 1970s.
Xeloda is a brand name for the medication capecitabine, which is a chemotherapy medication used to treat breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and other types of cancer. It works by stopping cancer cells from reproducing and ultimately, causing them to die. Xeloda is typically taken orally and can cost several hundred dollars per cycle, depending on the dosage and duration of treatment.
Noun: Xenia (plural: xenias or xenias) refers to the ancient Greek tradition of treating guests with hospitality and generosity.
Xenical is a medication used along with a low-calorie diet and exercise to help people who are overweight or obese lose weight and maintain weight loss. It is an oral anti-obesity drug that works by preventing the absorption of fats from the body. It is also known by its generic name orlistat.<br><br>The active ingredient, orlistat, works by inhibiting the enzyme lipase, which breaks down triglycerides in the intestine. This results in less calorie intake from fats and a reduction in body weight. <br><br>Common side effects of Xenical may include:<br><br> Flatulence<br> Oily spotting<br> Excessive gas<br> Diarrhea<br> Abdominal pain<br><br>It is not recommended to use Xenical without a doctor's prescription.
Xenicidae is a family of clams, also known as equivalve bivalves. This is a family of marine bivalve mollusks. The common name is equivalve bivalves, because the left and right valves of the hinge are roughly the same size, and lie in the same plane.