Examen
Pronunciation : Ex*a"men
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., the tongue of a balance, examination; for exagmen, fr. exigere to weigh accurately, to treat: cf. F. examen. See Exact, a.]
Definition : Defn: Examination; inquiry. [R.] "A critical examen of the two pieces." Cowper.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913