Vocabulary Building Blocks: (68 Across) atria is the plural of the noun atrium. Atrium is defined as: 1. The entrance hall or central open court of an ancient Roman house. The word can also refer to any court or hall, or a central area in a building which is open to the sky. 2. In anatomy, an atrium is one of the upper chambers of the heart; also called auricle, as opposed to the ventricle. A ventricle is one of the two lower chambers of the heart, which receives blood from the atria and is forced into the arteries. [Derived from Latin: atrium a hall.]

Did You Know? (20 Across) Gemstones have been valued since ancient times and it is thought that certain stones possess special qualities. In Western culture, many individuals consider it lucky to wear the gemstone associated with their birth month. January's birthstone is Garnet, which symbolizes stability. February's stone is amethyst, which symbolizes sincerity. Aquamarine, which represents courgage is the birthstone for March. April's is the diamond. Diamonds symbolize innocence. May's birthstone is theemerald, which symbolizes success. June's is the pearl, which represents longevity. July's is the ruby; the ruby symbolizes contentment. The onyx is the birthstone for and symbolizes marital happiness. The sapphire represents September and clear thinking. October's stone is the opal, which symbolizes hope. The topaz represents November and fidelity. And finally, December's turquoise stands for prosperity.

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