(geometry) Any of a class of convex semiregular polyhedra, composed of two or more types of regular polygon meeting in identical vertices.

(pharmacology) Any antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, especially against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

A member of a mixed-race ethnic group of Sri Lanka, consisting of descendants of European colonists and local people.

(informal, usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply. / (rare, countable) An electric car. / An electric toothbrush. / An electric typewriter.