the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision; derision; ridicule.

the sesame plant Guizotia abyssinica of Asteraceae family.

its black seed valued for its oil content.

to become mentally unsound; to become insane, mad.

(emotions, craziness) to be roused suddenly and violently.

an increasing or becoming increased; growth, enlargement; increase.

the state or quality of being superior in quality; superiority; excellence.

great joy or happiness; delight.

unduly high opinion about oneself; conceit; vanity.

a man of excellence.