Seven /(?)/

Sev·en

Seven

a.
  1. One more than six; six and one added; as, seven days make one week.

Phrases & Compounds

Seven sciences
See the Note under Science, n., 4.
Seven stars
the Pleiades.
Seven wonders of the world
See under Wonders.
Seven-year apple
a rubiaceous shrub (Genipa clusiifolia) growing in the West Indies; also, its edible fruit.
Seven-year vine
a tropical climbing plant (Ipomœa tuberosa) related to the morning-glory.

Seven

n.
  1. The number greater by one than six; seven units or objects.
    Of every beast, and bird, and insect small, Game sevens and pairs.
  2. A symbol representing seven units, as 7, or vii.