kibibit
noun
a unit of information equal to 1024 bits
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The definition of kibe
kibe /kaɪb/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kahyb] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Medicine/Medical. a chapped or ulcerated chilblain, esp. on the heel.
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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME kybe, perh. < Welsh cibi]
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–noun Medicine/Medical. a chapped or ulcerated chilblain, esp. on the heel.
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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME kybe, perh. < Welsh cibi]
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The definition of kibbutz
kib·butz /kɪˈbʊts, -ˈbuts/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ki-boots, -boots] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -but·zim /-bʊtˈsim/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-boot-seem] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. (in Israel) a community settlement, usually agricultural, organized under collectivist principles.
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[Origin: 1930–35; < ModHeb kibuṣ; cf. Heb qibbūṣ gathering]
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–noun, plural -but·zim /-bʊtˈsim/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-boot-seem] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. (in Israel) a community settlement, usually agricultural, organized under collectivist principles.
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[Origin: 1930–35; < ModHeb kibuṣ; cf. Heb qibbūṣ gathering]
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The Definition of kibbitz
kibbitz
verb
make unwanted and intrusive comments [syn: kibitz]
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verb
make unwanted and intrusive comments [syn: kibitz]
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The definition of kiawe
ki·a·we /kiˈɑveɪ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kee-ah-vey] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun a thorny tree, Prosopis juliflora, of the legume family, native to South America and widely naturalized in Hawaii.
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–noun a thorny tree, Prosopis juliflora, of the legume family, native to South America and widely naturalized in Hawaii.
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[Origin: < Hawaiian]
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The Definition of kiaugh
kiaugh /kyɑx/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kyahkh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Scot. trouble or worry.
Also, kauch.
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[Origin: 1780–90; of uncert. orig.]
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–noun Scot. trouble or worry.
Also, kauch.
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The Definition of kiang
ki·ang /kiˈɑŋ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kee-ahng] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun a wild ass, Equus kiang, of Tibet and Mongolia.
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[Origin: 1880–85; < Tibetan kyang (sp. rkyang)]
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–noun a wild ass, Equus kiang, of Tibet and Mongolia.
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[Origin: 1880–85; < Tibetan kyang (sp. rkyang)]
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The definition of kiabooca
ki·a·boo·ca /ˌkaɪəˈbukə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kahy-uh-boo-kuh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun padouk.
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–noun padouk.
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The Definition of kiaat
kiaat
noun
deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood [syn: bloodwood tree]
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noun
deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood [syn: bloodwood tree]
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The Definition of Ki
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Ki /ki/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun the Sumerian goddess personifying earth: the counterpart of the Akkadian Aruru.
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Ki /ki/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun the Sumerian goddess personifying earth: the counterpart of the Akkadian Aruru.
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The Definition of Peperomia
pep·er·o·mi·a /ˌpɛpəˈroʊmiə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pep-uh-roh-mee-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun any of numerous tropical and subtropical plants belonging to the genus Peperomia, of the pepper family, cultivated as houseplants for their ornamental foliage.
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[Origin: < NL < Gk péper(i) pepper + (h)om(ós) same (see homo-; the intended sense is prob. that of hómoios like, similar) + NL -ia -ia]
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–noun any of numerous tropical and subtropical plants belonging to the genus Peperomia, of the pepper family, cultivated as houseplants for their ornamental foliage.
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[Origin: < NL < Gk péper(i) pepper + (h)om(ós) same (see homo-; the intended sense is prob. that of hómoios like, similar) + NL -ia -ia]
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The Definition of Penurious
pe·nu·ri·ous /pəˈnʊəriəs, -ˈnyʊər-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[puh-noor-ee-uhs, -nyoor-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. extremely stingy; parsimonious; miserly.
2. extremely poor; destitute; indigent.
3. poorly or inadequately supplied; lacking in means or resources.
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[Origin: 1590–1600; < ML pénūriōsus. See penury, -ous]
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pe·nu·ri·ous·ly, adverb
pe·nu·ri·ous·ness, noun
—Synonyms 1. tight, close, niggardly.
—Antonyms 1. generous.
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–adjective 1. extremely stingy; parsimonious; miserly.
2. extremely poor; destitute; indigent.
3. poorly or inadequately supplied; lacking in means or resources.
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[Origin: 1590–1600; < ML pénūriōsus. See penury, -ous]
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pe·nu·ri·ous·ly, adverb
pe·nu·ri·ous·ness, noun
—Synonyms 1. tight, close, niggardly.
—Antonyms 1. generous.
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The Definition of Penumbra
pe·num·bra /pɪˈnʌmbrə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pi-nuhm-bruh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -brae /-bri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-bree] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, -bras. 1. Astronomy. a. the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off. Compare umbra (def. 3a).
b. the grayish marginal portion of a sunspot. Compare umbra (def. 3b).
2. a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.
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[Origin: 1660–70; < NL, equiv. to L paen- pen- + umbra shade]
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pe·num·bral, pe·num·brous, adjective
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–noun, plural -brae /-bri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-bree] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, -bras. 1. Astronomy. a. the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off. Compare umbra (def. 3a).
b. the grayish marginal portion of a sunspot. Compare umbra (def. 3b).
2. a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.
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pe·num·bral, pe·num·brous, adjective
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Definition of Penultimate
pe·nul·ti·mate /pɪˈnʌltəmɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [pi-nuhl-tuh-mit] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. next to the last: the penultimate scene of the play.
2. of or pertaining to a penult.
–noun 3. a penult.
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[Origin: 1670–80; see penult, ultimate]
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adj.
Next to last.
Linguistics Of or relating to the penult of a word: penultimate stress.
n. The next to the last.
[From Latin paenultimus; see penult.]
pe·nul'ti·mate·ly adv.
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–adjective 1. next to the last: the penultimate scene of the play.
2. of or pertaining to a penult.
–noun 3. a penult.
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adj.
Next to last.
Linguistics Of or relating to the penult of a word: penultimate stress.
n. The next to the last.
[From Latin paenultimus; see penult.]
pe·nul'ti·mate·ly adv.
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The Definition of Abligurition
Abligurition
\Ab*lig`u*ri"tion\, n. [L. abligurito, fr. abligurire to spend in luxurious indulgence; ab + ligurire to be lickerish, dainty, fr. lingere to lick.] Prodigal expense for food. [Obs.] --Bailey.
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\Ab*lig`u*ri"tion\, n. [L. abligurito, fr. abligurire to spend in luxurious indulgence; ab + ligurire to be lickerish, dainty, fr. lingere to lick.] Prodigal expense for food. [Obs.] --Bailey.
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The Definition of Ablepsia
a·blep·si·a (-blps-) or a·blep·sy (-blps)
n.
Lack of sight; blindness.
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n.
Lack of sight; blindness.
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The Definition of Ableism
a·ble·ism /ˈeɪbəˌlɪzəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ey-buh-liz-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun discrimination against disabled people.
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[Origin: 1985–1990]
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a·ble·ist, noun
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n. Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, especially physical disabilities.
a'ble·ist adj. & n.
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noun
discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
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–noun discrimination against disabled people.
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[Origin: 1985–1990]
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a·ble·ist, noun
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n. Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, especially physical disabilities.
a'ble·ist adj. & n.
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discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
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The Definition of Ablative Absolute
ablative absolute
–noun Latin Grammar. a construction not dependent upon any other part of the sentence, consisting of a noun and a participle, noun and adjective, or two nouns, in which both members are in the ablative case, as Latin viā factā, “the road having been made.”
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[Origin: 1520–30]
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n. In Latin grammar, an adverbial phrase syntactically independent from the rest of the sentence and containing a noun or pronoun plus an adjunct, usually a participle or adjective, with both elements in the ablative case.
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noun
a constituent in Latin grammar; a noun and its modifier can function as a sentence modifier
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–noun Latin Grammar. a construction not dependent upon any other part of the sentence, consisting of a noun and a participle, noun and adjective, or two nouns, in which both members are in the ablative case, as Latin viā factā, “the road having been made.”
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n. In Latin grammar, an adverbial phrase syntactically independent from the rest of the sentence and containing a noun or pronoun plus an adjunct, usually a participle or adjective, with both elements in the ablative case.
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noun
a constituent in Latin grammar; a noun and its modifier can function as a sentence modifier
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The Definition of Ablative
ab·la·tive1 /ˈæblətɪv/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-luh-tiv] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation Grammar
–adjective 1. (in some inflected languages) noting a case that has among its functions the indication of place from which or, as in Latin, place in which, manner, means, instrument, or agent.
–noun 2. the ablative case.
3. a word in that case, as Troiā in Latin Aenéas Troiā vénit, “Aeneas came from Troy.”
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[Origin: 1400–50; late ME < L ablātīvus. See ablate, -ive]
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ab·la·ti·val /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-luh-tahy-vuhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, adjective
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–adjective 1. (in some inflected languages) noting a case that has among its functions the indication of place from which or, as in Latin, place in which, manner, means, instrument, or agent.
–noun 2. the ablative case.
3. a word in that case, as Troiā in Latin Aenéas Troiā vénit, “Aeneas came from Troy.”
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[Origin: 1400–50; late ME < L ablātīvus. See ablate, -ive]
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ab·la·ti·val /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-luh-tahy-vuhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, adjective
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The Definition of Ablastemic
Main Entry: ablas·te·mic
Pronunciation: "A-"blas-'tE-mik, -'tem-ik
Function: adjective
: not germinal : incapable of blastema formation
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Ablastemic
\Ab`las*tem"ic\, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + ? growth.] (Biol.) Non-germinal.
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Pronunciation: "A-"blas-'tE-mik, -'tem-ik
Function: adjective
: not germinal : incapable of blastema formation
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Ablastemic
\Ab`las*tem"ic\, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + ? growth.] (Biol.) Non-germinal.
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The Definition of Ablaqueate
Ablaqueate
\Ab*la"que*ate\, v. t. [L. ablaqueatus, p. p. of. ablaqueare; fr. ab + laqueus a noose.] To lay bare, as the roots of a tree. [Obs.] --Bailey.
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\Ab*la"que*ate\, v. t. [L. ablaqueatus, p. p. of. ablaqueare; fr. ab + laqueus a noose.] To lay bare, as the roots of a tree. [Obs.] --Bailey.
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The Definition of Abiogenesis
a·bi·o·gen·e·sis (ā'bī-ō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
n. The supposed development of living organisms from nonliving matter. Also called autogenesis, spontaneous generation.
a'bi·o·ge·net'ic (-jə-nět'ĭk), a'bi·o·ge·net'i·cal adj., a'bi·o·ge·net'i·cal·ly adv., a'bi·og'e·nist (-ŏj'ə-nĭst) n.
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See spontaneous generation.
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n. The supposed development of living organisms from nonliving matter. Also called autogenesis, spontaneous generation.
a'bi·o·ge·net'ic (-jə-nět'ĭk), a'bi·o·ge·net'i·cal adj., a'bi·o·ge·net'i·cal·ly adv., a'bi·og'e·nist (-ŏj'ə-nĭst) n.
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See spontaneous generation.
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The Definition of Abgeordnetenhaus
Abgeordnetenhaus
\Ab"ge*ord`ne*ten*haus`\, n. [G.] See Legislature, Austria, Prussia.
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\Ab"ge*ord`ne*ten*haus`\, n. [G.] See Legislature, Austria, Prussia.
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The Definition of Abeyance
a·bey·ance /əˈbeɪəns/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bey-uhns] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension: Let's hold that problem in abeyance for a while.
2. Law. a state or condition of real property in which title is not as yet vested in a known titleholder: an estate in abeyance.
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[Origin: 1520–30; < AF; OF abeance aspiration, lit., a gaping at or toward. See a-5, bay2, -ance]
—Synonyms 1. remission, deferral.
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n.
The condition of being temporarily set aside; suspension: held the plan in abeyance.
Law A condition of undetermined ownership, as of an estate that has not yet been assigned.
[Anglo-Norman, variant of Old French abeance, desire, from abaer, to gape at : a-, at (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + baer, to gape; see bay2.]
a·bey'ant adj.
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abeyance
1528, from Anglo-Fr. abeiance "suspension," also "expectation (especially in a lawsuit)," from O.Fr. abeance "aspiration, desire," noun of condition of abeer "aspire after, gape" from à "at" + ba(y)er "be open," from L. *batare "to yawn, gape" (see abash). Originally in O.Fr. a legal term, "condition of a person in expectation or hope of receiving property;" it turned around in Eng. law to mean "condition of property temporarily without an owner" (1660). Root baer is also the source of English bay (2) "recessed space," as in "bay window."
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noun
temporary cessation or suspension
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–noun 1. temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension: Let's hold that problem in abeyance for a while.
2. Law. a state or condition of real property in which title is not as yet vested in a known titleholder: an estate in abeyance.
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—Synonyms 1. remission, deferral.
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n.
The condition of being temporarily set aside; suspension: held the plan in abeyance.
Law A condition of undetermined ownership, as of an estate that has not yet been assigned.
[Anglo-Norman, variant of Old French abeance, desire, from abaer, to gape at : a-, at (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + baer, to gape; see bay2.]
a·bey'ant adj.
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abeyance
1528, from Anglo-Fr. abeiance "suspension," also "expectation (especially in a lawsuit)," from O.Fr. abeance "aspiration, desire," noun of condition of abeer "aspire after, gape" from à "at" + ba(y)er "be open," from L. *batare "to yawn, gape" (see abash). Originally in O.Fr. a legal term, "condition of a person in expectation or hope of receiving property;" it turned around in Eng. law to mean "condition of property temporarily without an owner" (1660). Root baer is also the source of English bay (2) "recessed space," as in "bay window."
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noun
temporary cessation or suspension
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The Definition of Abevacuation
Abevacuation
\Ab`e*vac"u*a"tion\, n. [Pref. ab- + evacuation.] (Med.) A partial evacuation. --Mayne.
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\Ab`e*vac"u*a"tion\, n. [Pref. ab- + evacuation.] (Med.) A partial evacuation. --Mayne.
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The Definition of Abetalipoproteinemia
a·be·ta·lip·o·pro·tein·e·mi·a /ˌeɪbeɪtəˌlɪpəˌproʊtiˈnimiə, -tiəˈni-, -ˌlaɪpə-, ˌeɪbi-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ey-bey-tuh-lip-uh-proh-tee-nee-mee-uh, -tee-uh-nee-, -lahy-puh-, ey-bee-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Pathology. a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism due to an inability to synthesize betalipoproteins necessary for the transport of triglycerides, leading to diarrhea, steatorrhea, and failure to thrive.
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a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels
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a·be·ta·lip·o·pro·tein·e·mi·a (-bt-lp-prt-nm-, -t--n-)
n.
An inherited disorder characterized by the absence of low-density lipoproteins in the plasma, the presence of acanthocytes in the blood, retinal pigmentary degeneration, malabsorption of fats, and neuromuscular abnormalities. Also called Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome.
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–noun Pathology. a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism due to an inability to synthesize betalipoproteins necessary for the transport of triglycerides, leading to diarrhea, steatorrhea, and failure to thrive.
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a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels
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a·be·ta·lip·o·pro·tein·e·mi·a (-bt-lp-prt-nm-, -t--n-)
n.
An inherited disorder characterized by the absence of low-density lipoproteins in the plasma, the presence of acanthocytes in the blood, retinal pigmentary degeneration, malabsorption of fats, and neuromuscular abnormalities. Also called Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome.
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The Definition of Abembryonic
Main Entry: ab·em·bry·on·ic
Pronunciation: "ab-"em-brE-'än-ik
Function: adjective
: remote from the embryo proper
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Pronunciation: "ab-"em-brE-'än-ik
Function: adjective
: remote from the embryo proper
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The Definition of Abelmoschus
abelmoschus
noun
genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers
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noun
genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers
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The Definition of Abelmeholah
A·bel-me·ho·lah /ˌeɪbəlmɪˈhoʊlə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ey-buhl-mi-hoh-luh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun a city in ancient Palestine, east of the Jordan River: the home of Elisha. Judges 7:22; I Kings 4:12; 19:16.
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Abel-meholah
Abel-meholah meadow of dancing, or the dancing-meadow, the birth-place and residence of the prophet Elisha, not far from Beth-shean (1 Kings 4:12), in the tribe of Issachar, near where the Wady el-Maleh emerges into the valley of the Jordan, "the rich meadow-land which extends about 4 miles south of Beth-shean; moist and luxuriant." Here Elisha was found at his plough by Elijah on his return up the Jordan valley from Horeb (1 Kings 19:16). It is now called 'Ain Helweh.
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Abel-meholah, mourning of sickness
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–noun a city in ancient Palestine, east of the Jordan River: the home of Elisha. Judges 7:22; I Kings 4:12; 19:16.
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Abel-meholah
Abel-meholah meadow of dancing, or the dancing-meadow, the birth-place and residence of the prophet Elisha, not far from Beth-shean (1 Kings 4:12), in the tribe of Issachar, near where the Wady el-Maleh emerges into the valley of the Jordan, "the rich meadow-land which extends about 4 miles south of Beth-shean; moist and luxuriant." Here Elisha was found at his plough by Elijah on his return up the Jordan valley from Horeb (1 Kings 19:16). It is now called 'Ain Helweh.
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Abel-meholah
Abel-meholah, mourning of sickness
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The Definition of Abecedarium
a·be·ce·dar·i·um /ˌeɪbisiˈdɛəriəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ey-bee-see-dair-ee-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -dar·i·a /-ˈdɛəriə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-dair-ee-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. a primer, esp. for teaching the alphabet.
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–noun, plural -dar·i·a /-ˈdɛəriə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-dair-ee-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. a primer, esp. for teaching the alphabet.
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The Definition of Abducens
ab·du·cens (āb-dōō'sənz, -dyōō'-) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. ab·du·cen·tes (āb'dōō-sěn'tēz', -dyōō-)
Either of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that convey motor impulses to the rectus muscle on the lateral side of each eye.
[From Latin abdūcēns, present participle of abdūcere, to take away; see abduct.]
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a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye [syn: abducent]
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Main Entry: ab·du·cens
Pronunciation: ab-'d(y)ü-"senz
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural ab·du·cen·tes /"ab-d(y)ü-'sent-(")Ez/
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n. pl. ab·du·cen·tes (āb'dōō-sěn'tēz', -dyōō-)
Either of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that convey motor impulses to the rectus muscle on the lateral side of each eye.
[From Latin abdūcēns, present participle of abdūcere, to take away; see abduct.]
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a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye [syn: abducent]
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Main Entry: ab·du·cens
Pronunciation: ab-'d(y)ü-"senz
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural ab·du·cen·tes /"ab-d(y)ü-'sent-(")Ez/
: ABDUCENS NERVE
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The Definition of Abdominocystic
ab·dom·i·no·cys·tic (b-dm-n-sstk)
adj.
Abdominovesical.
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adj.
Abdominovesical.
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The Definition of Abdominocyesis
ab·dom·i·no·cy·e·sis (b-dm-n-s-ss)
n.
See abdominal pregnancy.
See secondary abdominal pregnancy.
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n.
See abdominal pregnancy.
See secondary abdominal pregnancy.
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abdominocentesis
noun
centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
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ab·dom·i·no·cen·te·sis (b-dm-n-sn-tss)
n.
Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid; abdominal paracentesis. Also called celiocentesis, celioparacentesis.
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abdominocentesis
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noun
centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
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ab·dom·i·no·cen·te·sis (b-dm-n-sn-tss)
n.
Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid; abdominal paracentesis. Also called celiocentesis, celioparacentesis.
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The Definition of Abbevillian
Abbe·vill·i·an /æbˌvɪliən, -ˈvɪlyən, ˌæbəˈvɪl-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-vil-ee-uhn, -vil-yuhn, ab-uh-vil-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective of, pertaining to, or typical of an early Lower Paleolithic industry of the middle Pleistocene Epoch in Europe, characterized by the manufacture of large flakes and hand axes; Chellean.
Also, Abbe·vill·e·an.
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[Origin: < F abbevillien (1932); see abbeville, -ian]
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adj. Of or relating to the earliest Paleolithic archaeological sites in Europe, characterized by bifacial stone hand axes.
[After Abbeville, a city of northern France.]
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Relating to the earliest Paleolithic archaeological sites in Europe, characterized by bifacial stone hand axes.
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–adjective of, pertaining to, or typical of an early Lower Paleolithic industry of the middle Pleistocene Epoch in Europe, characterized by the manufacture of large flakes and hand axes; Chellean.
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adj. Of or relating to the earliest Paleolithic archaeological sites in Europe, characterized by bifacial stone hand axes.
[After Abbeville, a city of northern France.]
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Relating to the earliest Paleolithic archaeological sites in Europe, characterized by bifacial stone hand axes.
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The Definition of Abbe Condenser
Abbe condenser /ˈɑbə, ˈæbi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ah-buh, ab-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Optics. a combination of two or three lenses having a large aperture and used as a condenser for a compound microscope.
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noun
a condenser having 2 or 3 lenses with wide aperture for use in microscopes
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Main Entry: Ab·be condenser
Pronunciation: 'äb-&-, 'ab-E-
Function: noun
: an adjustable substage lens used as a condenser for a compound microscope
Abbe, Ernst Karl (1840–1905) German physicist. Abbe was a professor of physics and mathematics, a director of astronomical and meteorological observatories, and a research director at an optical works. He made a great number of improvements in the design of the microscope. He introduced the apochromatic lens system in 1868, his condenser for compound microscopes in 1870, and an oil immersion lens in 1878.
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–noun Optics. a combination of two or three lenses having a large aperture and used as a condenser for a compound microscope.
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noun
a condenser having 2 or 3 lenses with wide aperture for use in microscopes
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Main Entry: Ab·be condenser
Pronunciation: 'äb-&-, 'ab-E-
Function: noun
: an adjustable substage lens used as a condenser for a compound microscope
Abbe, Ernst Karl (1840–1905) German physicist. Abbe was a professor of physics and mathematics, a director of astronomical and meteorological observatories, and a research director at an optical works. He made a great number of improvements in the design of the microscope. He introduced the apochromatic lens system in 1868, his condenser for compound microscopes in 1870, and an oil immersion lens in 1878.
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The Definition of Abbatial
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–adjective of or pertaining to an abbot, abbess, or abbey.
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[Origin: 1635–45; < LL abbātiālis. See abbacy, -al1]
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adj. Of or having to do with an abbey, abbot, or abbess.
[Middle English abbacyal, from Late Latin abbātiālis, from abbās, abbāt-, abbot; see abbot.]
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adjective
of or having to do with or belonging to an abbey or abbot, or abbess
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–adjective of or pertaining to an abbot, abbess, or abbey.
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adj. Of or having to do with an abbey, abbot, or abbess.
[Middle English abbacyal, from Late Latin abbātiālis, from abbās, abbāt-, abbot; see abbot.]
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of or having to do with or belonging to an abbey or abbot, or abbess
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The Definition of Abbasid
Ab·bas·id /əˈbæsɪd, ˈæbəsɪd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bas-id, ab-uh-sid] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun a member of a dynasty of caliphs ruling at Baghdad, a.d. 750–1258, governing most of the Islamic world and claiming descent from Abbas, uncle of Muhammad.
Also, Ab·bas·sid, Ab·bas·side /əˈbæsaɪd, ˈæbəˌsaɪd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bas-ahyd, ab-uh-sahyd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation.
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–noun a member of a dynasty of caliphs ruling at Baghdad, a.d. 750–1258, governing most of the Islamic world and claiming descent from Abbas, uncle of Muhammad.
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The Definition of Abbacy
ab·ba·cy /ˈæbəsi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -cies. 1. the rank, rights, privileges, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
2. the term of office of an abbot.
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n. pl. ab·ba·cies
The office, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
[Middle English abbatie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbāt-, abbot; see abbot.]
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–noun, plural -cies. 1. the rank, rights, privileges, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
2. the term of office of an abbot.
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n. pl. ab·ba·cies
The office, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
[Middle English abbatie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbāt-, abbot; see abbot.]
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The Definition of Abba Hillel Silver
Sil·ver /ˈsɪlvər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sil-ver] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Ab·ba Hillel /ˈæbə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, 1893–1963, U.S. rabbi, born in Lithuania.
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–noun Ab·ba Hillel /ˈæbə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, 1893–1963, U.S. rabbi, born in Lithuania.
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The Definition of Abba Dabba
ab·ba-dab·ba /ˌæbəˈdæbə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-dab-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Slang. a person or thing of little importance.
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–noun Slang. a person or thing of little importance.
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The Definition of Abaya
a·bay·a (ə-bī'ə) Pronunciation Key
n. A loose, usually black robe worn by Muslim women, especially in Arabic-speaking regions, covering the body from head to toe and often worn with a headscarf and veil.
[Colloquial Arabic 'abāya, from Arabic 'abā'a, variant of 'abā', aba.]
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A lake of southwest Ethiopia in the Great Rift Valley south-southwest of Addis Ababa. It was discovered in 1896 and has several inhabited islands.
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noun
(Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women
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n. A loose, usually black robe worn by Muslim women, especially in Arabic-speaking regions, covering the body from head to toe and often worn with a headscarf and veil.
[Colloquial Arabic 'abāya, from Arabic 'abā'a, variant of 'abā', aba.]
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A lake of southwest Ethiopia in the Great Rift Valley south-southwest of Addis Ababa. It was discovered in 1896 and has several inhabited islands.
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noun
(Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women
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The Definition of Abaxile
Abaxile
Abaxial \Ab*ax"i*al\ ([a^]b*[a^]ks"[i^]*al), Abaxile \Ab*ax"ile\ ([a^]b*[a^]ks"[i^]l),a. [L. ab + axis axle.] (Bot.) Away from the axis or central line; eccentric. --Balfour.
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Abaxial \Ab*ax"i*al\ ([a^]b*[a^]ks"[i^]*al), Abaxile \Ab*ax"ile\ ([a^]b*[a^]ks"[i^]l),a. [L. ab + axis axle.] (Bot.) Away from the axis or central line; eccentric. --Balfour.
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The Definition of Abaxial
ab·ax·i·al /æbˈæksiəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-ak-see-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective being or situated away from the axis: the abaxial surface of a leaf.
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[Origin: 1850–55; ab- + axial]
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adj. Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.
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adjective
facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem" [ant: adaxial]
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ab·ax·i·al (b-ks-l) or ab·ax·ile (b-ksl)
adj.
Located away from or on the opposite side of an axis.
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–adjective being or situated away from the axis: the abaxial surface of a leaf.
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adj. Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.
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adjective
facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem" [ant: adaxial]
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ab·ax·i·al (b-ks-l) or ab·ax·ile (b-ksl)
adj.
Located away from or on the opposite side of an axis.
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The Definition of Abawed
Abawed
\Ab*awed"\ ([a^]b*[add]d"), p. p. [Perh. p. p. of a verb fr. OF. abaubir to frighten, disconcert, fr. L. ad + balbus stammering.] Astonished; abashed. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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\Ab*awed"\ ([a^]b*[add]d"), p. p. [Perh. p. p. of a verb fr. OF. abaubir to frighten, disconcert, fr. L. ad + balbus stammering.] Astonished; abashed. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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The Definition of Abatvoix
Abatvoix
\A`bat`voix"\ ([.a]`b[.a]`vw[aum]"), n. [F. abattre to beat down + voix voice.] The sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum.
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\A`bat`voix"\ ([.a]`b[.a]`vw[aum]"), n. [F. abattre to beat down + voix voice.] The sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum.
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The Definition of Abattoir
ab·at·toir (āb'ə-twär') Pronunciation Key
n.
A slaughterhouse.
Something likened to a slaughterhouse: "The hand of God and mankind's self-inflicted blows seem equally heavy ... giving a strong cumulative impression of the world as an abattoir" (Manchester Guardian Weekly).
[French, from abattre, to strike down, from Old French; see abate.]
n.
A slaughterhouse.
Something likened to a slaughterhouse: "The hand of God and mankind's self-inflicted blows seem equally heavy ... giving a strong cumulative impression of the world as an abattoir" (Manchester Guardian Weekly).
[French, from abattre, to strike down, from Old French; see abate.]
The Definition of Abatage
ab·at·tage /ˌæbəˈtɑʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-tahzh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun the slaughter of animals, esp. the slaughter of diseased animals to prevent the infection of others.
Also, abatage.
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–noun the slaughter of animals, esp. the slaughter of diseased animals to prevent the infection of others.
Also, abatage.
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[Origin: < F; see abate, -age]
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The Definition of Abatis
ab·a·tis /ˈæbəˌti, -tɪs, əˈbæti, əˈbætɪs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-tee, -tis, uh-bat-ee, uh-bat-is] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural ab·a·tis /ˈæbəˌtiz, əˈbætiz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-teez, uh-bat-eez] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, ab·a·tis·es /ˈæbəˌtɪsɪz, əˈbætəsɪz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-tis-iz, uh-bat-uh-siz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. 1. an obstacle or barricade of trees with bent or sharpened branches directed toward an enemy.
2. a barbed wire entanglement used as an obstacle or barricade against an enemy.
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[Origin: 1760–70; < F; OF abateis < VL *abatteticius, deriv. of OF abattre (see abate)]
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–noun, plural ab·a·tis /ˈæbəˌtiz, əˈbætiz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-teez, uh-bat-eez] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, ab·a·tis·es /ˈæbəˌtɪsɪz, əˈbætəsɪz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-tis-iz, uh-bat-uh-siz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. 1. an obstacle or barricade of trees with bent or sharpened branches directed toward an enemy.
2. a barbed wire entanglement used as an obstacle or barricade against an enemy.
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The Definition of abatement of a nuisance
abatement of a nuisance
noun
(law) the removal or termination or destruction of something that has been found to be a nuisance
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noun
(law) the removal or termination or destruction of something that has been found to be a nuisance
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The Definition of abatable nuisance
abatable nuisance
noun
a nuisance that can remedied (suppressed or extinguished or rendered harmless); "the continued existence of an abatable nuisance is not authorized under the law"
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a nuisance that can remedied (suppressed or extinguished or rendered harmless); "the continued existence of an abatable nuisance is not authorized under the law"
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The Definition of abat jour
a·bat-jour /ˌɑbɑˈʒʊər; Fr. abaˈʒur/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ah-bah-zhoor; Fr. a-ba-zhoor] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -jours /-ˈʒʊərz; Fr. -ˈʒur/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-zhoorz; Fr. -zhoor] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. 1. a device, as a skylight or reflector, for diverting light into a building.
2. a sloping screen for cutting off the view between an interior or porch and a lower area in front of a building.
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[Origin: 1820–30; < F: lit., it throws down (abat) the daylight (jour). See abate, journey]
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–noun, plural -jours /-ˈʒʊərz; Fr. -ˈʒur/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-zhoorz; Fr. -zhoor] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. 1. a device, as a skylight or reflector, for diverting light into a building.
2. a sloping screen for cutting off the view between an interior or porch and a lower area in front of a building.
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[Origin: 1820–30; < F: lit., it throws down (abat) the daylight (jour). See abate, journey]
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The Definition of abasia trepidans
abasia trepidans
noun
abasia due to trembling of the legs
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abasia trep·i·dans (trp-dnz)
n.
Abasia due to trembling of the legs.
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noun
abasia due to trembling of the legs
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abasia trep·i·dans (trp-dnz)
n.
Abasia due to trembling of the legs.
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The Definition of Abaster erythrogrammus
Abaster erythrogrammus
Hoop \Hoop\, n. [OE. hope; akin to D. hoep, hoepel.] 1. A pliant strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, and united at the ends, for holding together the staves of casks, tubs, etc.
2. A ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop, as the cylinder (cheese hoop) in which the curd is pressed in making cheese.
3. A circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; crinoline; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Though stiff with hoops, and armed with ribs of whale. --Pope.
4. A quart pot; -- so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops. [Obs.]
5. An old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks. [Eng.] --Halliwell.
Bulge hoop, Chine hoop, Quarter hoop, the hoop nearest the middle of a cask, that nearest the end, and the intermediate hoop between these two, respectively.
Flat hoop, a wooden hoop dressed flat on both sides.
Half-round hoop, a wooden hoop left rounding and undressed on the outside.
Hoop iron, iron in thin narrow strips, used for making hoops.
Hoop lock, the fastening for uniting the ends of wooden hoops by notching and interlocking them.
Hoop skirt, a framework of hoops for expanding the skirts of a woman's dress; -- called also hoop petticoat.
Hoop snake (Zo["o]l.), a harmless snake of the Southern United States (Abaster erythrogrammus); -- so called from the mistaken notion that it curves itself into a hoop, taking its tail into its mouth, and rolls along with great velocity.
Hoop tree (Bot.), a small West Indian tree (Melia sempervirens), of the Mahogany family.
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Hoop \Hoop\, n. [OE. hope; akin to D. hoep, hoepel.] 1. A pliant strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, and united at the ends, for holding together the staves of casks, tubs, etc.
2. A ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop, as the cylinder (cheese hoop) in which the curd is pressed in making cheese.
3. A circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; crinoline; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Though stiff with hoops, and armed with ribs of whale. --Pope.
4. A quart pot; -- so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops. [Obs.]
5. An old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks. [Eng.] --Halliwell.
Bulge hoop, Chine hoop, Quarter hoop, the hoop nearest the middle of a cask, that nearest the end, and the intermediate hoop between these two, respectively.
Flat hoop, a wooden hoop dressed flat on both sides.
Half-round hoop, a wooden hoop left rounding and undressed on the outside.
Hoop iron, iron in thin narrow strips, used for making hoops.
Hoop lock, the fastening for uniting the ends of wooden hoops by notching and interlocking them.
Hoop skirt, a framework of hoops for expanding the skirts of a woman's dress; -- called also hoop petticoat.
Hoop snake (Zo["o]l.), a harmless snake of the Southern United States (Abaster erythrogrammus); -- so called from the mistaken notion that it curves itself into a hoop, taking its tail into its mouth, and rolls along with great velocity.
Hoop tree (Bot.), a small West Indian tree (Melia sempervirens), of the Mahogany family.
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The Definition of Abassis
Abassis
Abassi \A*bas"si\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]), Abassis \A*bas"sis\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]s), n. [Ar. & Per. ab[=a]s[=i], belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).] A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents.
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Abassi \A*bas"si\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]), Abassis \A*bas"sis\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]s), n. [Ar. & Per. ab[=a]s[=i], belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).] A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents.
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The Definition of Abassi
Abassi
\A*bas"si\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]), Abassis \A*bas"sis\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]s), n. [Ar. & Per. ab[=a]s[=i], belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).] A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents.
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\A*bas"si\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]), Abassis \A*bas"sis\ ([.a]*b[a^]s"s[i^]s), n. [Ar. & Per. ab[=a]s[=i], belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).] A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents.
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The Definition of Abate
a·bate /əˈbeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-beyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, a·bat·ed, a·bat·ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish: to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.
2. Law. a. to put an end to or suppress (a nuisance).
b. to suspend or extinguish (an action).
c. to annul (a writ).
3. to deduct or subtract: to abate part of the cost.
4. to omit: to abate all mention of names.
5. to remove, as in stone carving, or hammer down, as in metalwork, (a portion of a surface) in order to produce a figure or pattern in low relief.
–verb (used without object) 6. to diminish in intensity, violence, amount, etc.: The storm has abated. The pain in his shoulder finally abated.
7. Law. to end; become null and void.
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[Origin: 1300–50; ME < MF abatre to beat down, equiv. to a- a-5 + batre < LL batere for L battuere to beat; a- perh. also understood as a-3]
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a·bat·a·ble, adjective
a·bat·er; Law. a·ba·tor, noun
—Synonyms 1. decrease, weaken. 6. subside.
—Antonyms 1, 6. increase, intensify.
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–verb (used with object) 1. to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish: to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.
2. Law. a. to put an end to or suppress (a nuisance).
b. to suspend or extinguish (an action).
c. to annul (a writ).
3. to deduct or subtract: to abate part of the cost.
4. to omit: to abate all mention of names.
5. to remove, as in stone carving, or hammer down, as in metalwork, (a portion of a surface) in order to produce a figure or pattern in low relief.
–verb (used without object) 6. to diminish in intensity, violence, amount, etc.: The storm has abated. The pain in his shoulder finally abated.
7. Law. to end; become null and void.
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[Origin: 1300–50; ME < MF abatre to beat down, equiv. to a- a-5 + batre < LL batere for L battuere to beat; a- perh. also understood as a-3]
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a·bat·a·ble, adjective
a·bat·er; Law. a·ba·tor, noun
—Synonyms 1. decrease, weaken. 6. subside.
—Antonyms 1, 6. increase, intensify.
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The Definition of Abatable
a·bate /əˈbeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-beyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, a·bat·ed, a·bat·ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish: to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.
2. Law. a. to put an end to or suppress (a nuisance).
b. to suspend or extinguish (an action).
c. to annul (a writ).
3. to deduct or subtract: to abate part of the cost.
4. to omit: to abate all mention of names.
5. to remove, as in stone carving, or hammer down, as in metalwork, (a portion of a surface) in order to produce a figure or pattern in low relief.
–verb (used without object) 6. to diminish in intensity, violence, amount, etc.: The storm has abated. The pain in his shoulder finally abated.
7. Law. to end; become null and void.
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a·bat·er; Law. a·ba·tor, noun
—Synonyms 1. decrease, weaken. 6. subside.
—Antonyms 1, 6. increase, intensify.
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–verb (used with object) 1. to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish: to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.
2. Law. a. to put an end to or suppress (a nuisance).
b. to suspend or extinguish (an action).
c. to annul (a writ).
3. to deduct or subtract: to abate part of the cost.
4. to omit: to abate all mention of names.
5. to remove, as in stone carving, or hammer down, as in metalwork, (a portion of a surface) in order to produce a figure or pattern in low relief.
–verb (used without object) 6. to diminish in intensity, violence, amount, etc.: The storm has abated. The pain in his shoulder finally abated.
7. Law. to end; become null and void.
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[Origin: 1300–50; ME < MF abatre to beat down, equiv. to a- a-5 + batre < LL batere for L battuere to beat; a- perh. also understood as a-3]
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a·bat·er; Law. a·ba·tor, noun
—Synonyms 1. decrease, weaken. 6. subside.
—Antonyms 1, 6. increase, intensify.
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The Definition of Abash
a·bash /əˈbæʃ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bash] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object) to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed: to abash someone by sneering.
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[Origin: 1275–1325; ME abaishen < dial. OF abacher, OF abaissier to put down, bring low (see abase), perh. conflated with AF abaiss-, long s. of abair, OF esba(h)ir to gape, marvel, amaze (es- ex-1 + -ba(h)ir, alter. of baer to open wide, gape < VL *batāre; cf. bay2, bay3)]
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a·bash·ment, noun
—Synonyms shame, discompose, embarrass.
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–verb (used with object) to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed: to abash someone by sneering.
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[Origin: 1275–1325; ME abaishen < dial. OF abacher, OF abaissier to put down, bring low (see abase), perh. conflated with AF abaiss-, long s. of abair, OF esba(h)ir to gape, marvel, amaze (es- ex-1 + -ba(h)ir, alter. of baer to open wide, gape < VL *batāre; cf. bay2, bay3)]
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a·bash·ment, noun
—Synonyms shame, discompose, embarrass.
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The Definiton of Abandonedly
a·ban·doned /əˈbændənd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-ban-duhnd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. forsaken or deserted: an abandoned building; an abandoned kitten.
2. unrestrained or uncontrolled; uninhibited: She danced with abandoned enthusiasm.
3. utterly lacking in moral restraints; shameless; wicked: an abandoned and dissolute ruler.
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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME; see abandon1, -ed2]
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a·ban·doned·ly, adverb
—Synonyms 1. discarded, rejected. 3. See immoral.
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–adjective 1. forsaken or deserted: an abandoned building; an abandoned kitten.
2. unrestrained or uncontrolled; uninhibited: She danced with abandoned enthusiasm.
3. utterly lacking in moral restraints; shameless; wicked: an abandoned and dissolute ruler.
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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME; see abandon1, -ed2]
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a·ban·doned·ly, adverb
—Synonyms 1. discarded, rejected. 3. See immoral.
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The Definition of Aback
a·back /əˈbæk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bak] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adverb 1. toward the back.
2. Nautical. so that the wind presses against the forward side of the sail or sails.
–adjective Nautical. 3. (of a sail) positioned so that the wind presses against the forward side.
4. (of a yard) positioned so that its sail is laid aback.
—Idiom5. taken aback, surprised and disconcerted: I was taken aback by his harsh criticism.
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[Origin: bef. 1000; ME abak, OE on bæc to the rear. See a-1, on, back1]
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–adverb 1. toward the back.
2. Nautical. so that the wind presses against the forward side of the sail or sails.
–adjective Nautical. 3. (of a sail) positioned so that the wind presses against the forward side.
4. (of a yard) positioned so that its sail is laid aback.
—Idiom5. taken aback, surprised and disconcerted: I was taken aback by his harsh criticism.
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[Origin: bef. 1000; ME abak, OE on bæc to the rear. See a-1, on, back1]
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The Definition of Abacist
ab·a·cist /ˈæbəsɪst/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-sist] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
a person skilled in using an abacus.
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME abaciste abacus + -ista -ist]
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–noun
a person skilled in using an abacus.
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME abaciste abacus + -ista -ist]
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The Definition of Adzuki Bean
ad·zu·ki bean /ædˈzuki/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ad-zoo-kee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1.
a bushy plant, Vigna (Phaseolus) angularis, widely cultivated in Asia.
2.
the edible bean of this plant, from which a flour is made.
Also, adsuki bean.
[Origin: < Japn azuki, earlier aduki]
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–noun
1.
a bushy plant, Vigna (Phaseolus) angularis, widely cultivated in Asia.
2.
the edible bean of this plant, from which a flour is made.
Also, adsuki bean.
[Origin: < Japn azuki, earlier aduki]
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The Definition of Aeacides
Ae·ac·i·des /iˈæsɪˌdiz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ee-as-i-deez] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -dae /-ˌdi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-dee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. Classical Mythology.
a patronymic for any of the descendants of Aeacus, as Achilles, Peleus, and Telamon.
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–noun, plural -dae /-ˌdi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-dee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. Classical Mythology.
a patronymic for any of the descendants of Aeacus, as Achilles, Peleus, and Telamon.
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The Definition of Need
need /nid/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[need] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1.
a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
2.
a lack of something wanted or deemed necessary: to fulfill the needs of the assignment.
3.
urgent want, as of something requisite: He has no need of your charity.
4.
necessity arising from the circumstances of a situation or case: There is no need to worry.
5.
a situation or time of difficulty; exigency: to help a friend in need; to be a friend in need.
6.
a condition marked by the lack of something requisite: the need for leadership.
7.
destitution; extreme poverty: The family's need is acute. –verb (used with object)
8.
to have need of; require: to need money. –verb (used without object)
9.
to be under an obligation (used as an auxiliary, typically in an interrogative or in a negative statement, and fol. by infinitive, in certain cases without to; in the 3d pers. sing. the form is need, not needs): He need not go.
10.
to be in need or want.
11.
to be necessary: There needs no apology. —Idiom
12.
if need be, should the necessity arise: If need be, I can type the letters myself.
[Origin: bef. 900; (n.) ME nede, OE néd (WSaxon nīed), c. G Not, ON nauth, Goth nauths; (v.) ME neden, OE néodian, deriv. of the n.] —Related forms
needer, noun
—Synonyms 2, 3. See lack. 3. requirement. 4. Need, necessity imply a want, a lack, or a demand, which must be filled. Need, a word of Old English origin, has connotations that make it strong in emotional appeal: the need to be appreciated. Necessity, a word of Latin origin, is more formal and impersonal or objective; though much stronger than need in expressing urgency or imperative demand, it is less effective in appealing to the emotions: Water is a necessity for living things. 5. emergency. 7. neediness, indigence, penury, privation. See poverty. 8. want, lack.
—Antonyms 7. wealth.
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–noun
1.
a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
2.
a lack of something wanted or deemed necessary: to fulfill the needs of the assignment.
3.
urgent want, as of something requisite: He has no need of your charity.
4.
necessity arising from the circumstances of a situation or case: There is no need to worry.
5.
a situation or time of difficulty; exigency: to help a friend in need; to be a friend in need.
6.
a condition marked by the lack of something requisite: the need for leadership.
7.
destitution; extreme poverty: The family's need is acute. –verb (used with object)
8.
to have need of; require: to need money. –verb (used without object)
9.
to be under an obligation (used as an auxiliary, typically in an interrogative or in a negative statement, and fol. by infinitive, in certain cases without to; in the 3d pers. sing. the form is need, not needs): He need not go.
10.
to be in need or want.
11.
to be necessary: There needs no apology. —Idiom
12.
if need be, should the necessity arise: If need be, I can type the letters myself.
[Origin: bef. 900; (n.) ME nede, OE néd (WSaxon nīed), c. G Not, ON nauth, Goth nauths; (v.) ME neden, OE néodian, deriv. of the n.] —Related forms
needer, noun
—Synonyms 2, 3. See lack. 3. requirement. 4. Need, necessity imply a want, a lack, or a demand, which must be filled. Need, a word of Old English origin, has connotations that make it strong in emotional appeal: the need to be appreciated. Necessity, a word of Latin origin, is more formal and impersonal or objective; though much stronger than need in expressing urgency or imperative demand, it is less effective in appealing to the emotions: Water is a necessity for living things. 5. emergency. 7. neediness, indigence, penury, privation. See poverty. 8. want, lack.
—Antonyms 7. wealth.
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The Definition of Want
want /wɒnt, wɔnt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[wont, wawnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object)
1.
to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
2.
to wish, need, crave, demand, or desire (often fol. by an infinitive): I want to see you. She wants to be notified.
3.
to be without or be deficient in: to want judgment; to want knowledge.
4.
to fall short by (a specified amount): The sum collected wants but a few dollars of the desired amount.
5.
to require or need: The house wants painting. –verb (used without object)
6.
to feel inclined; wish; like (often fol. by to): We can stay home if you want.
7.
to be deficient by the absence of some part or thing, or to feel or have a need (sometimes fol. by for): He did not want for abilities.
8.
to have need (usually fol. by for): If you want for anything, let him know.
9.
to be in a state of destitution, need, or poverty: She would never allow her parents to want.
10.
to be lacking or absent, as a part or thing necessary to completeness: All that wants is his signature. –noun
11.
something wanted or needed; necessity: My wants are few.
12.
something desired, demanded, or required: a person of childish, capricious wants.
13.
absence or deficiency of something desirable or requisite; lack: plants dying for want of rain.
14.
the state of being without something desired or needed; need: to be in want of an assistant.
15.
the state of being without the necessaries of life; destitution; poverty: a country where want is virtually unknown.
16.
a sense of lack or need of something: to feel a vague want. —Idiom
17.
want in or out, Chiefly Midland.
a.
to desire to enter or leave: The cat wants in.
b.
Informal. to desire acceptance in or release from something specified: I talked with Louie about our plan, and he wants in.
–verb (used with object)
1.
to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
2.
to wish, need, crave, demand, or desire (often fol. by an infinitive): I want to see you. She wants to be notified.
3.
to be without or be deficient in: to want judgment; to want knowledge.
4.
to fall short by (a specified amount): The sum collected wants but a few dollars of the desired amount.
5.
to require or need: The house wants painting. –verb (used without object)
6.
to feel inclined; wish; like (often fol. by to): We can stay home if you want.
7.
to be deficient by the absence of some part or thing, or to feel or have a need (sometimes fol. by for): He did not want for abilities.
8.
to have need (usually fol. by for): If you want for anything, let him know.
9.
to be in a state of destitution, need, or poverty: She would never allow her parents to want.
10.
to be lacking or absent, as a part or thing necessary to completeness: All that wants is his signature. –noun
11.
something wanted or needed; necessity: My wants are few.
12.
something desired, demanded, or required: a person of childish, capricious wants.
13.
absence or deficiency of something desirable or requisite; lack: plants dying for want of rain.
14.
the state of being without something desired or needed; need: to be in want of an assistant.
15.
the state of being without the necessaries of life; destitution; poverty: a country where want is virtually unknown.
16.
a sense of lack or need of something: to feel a vague want. —Idiom
17.
want in or out, Chiefly Midland.
a.
to desire to enter or leave: The cat wants in.
b.
Informal. to desire acceptance in or release from something specified: I talked with Louie about our plan, and he wants in.
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The Definition of Abreption
Abreption
\Ab*rep"tion\, n. [L. abreptus, p. p. of abripere to snatch away; ab + rapere to snatch.] A snatching away. [Obs.]
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\Ab*rep"tion\, n. [L. abreptus, p. p. of abripere to snatch away; ab + rapere to snatch.] A snatching away. [Obs.]
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The Definition of Abrenunciation
Abrenunciation
\Ab`re*nun`ci*a"tion\, n. [LL. abrenuntiatio. See Abrenounce.] Absolute renunciation or repudiation. [Obs.]
An abrenunciation of that truth which he so long had professed, and still believed. --Fuller.
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\Ab`re*nun`ci*a"tion\, n. [LL. abrenuntiatio. See Abrenounce.] Absolute renunciation or repudiation. [Obs.]
An abrenunciation of that truth which he so long had professed, and still believed. --Fuller.
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The Definition of Abrading Stone
abrading stone
noun
a primitive stone artifact (usually made of sandstone) used as an abrader
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noun
a primitive stone artifact (usually made of sandstone) used as an abrader
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The Definition of Abrachiocephalia
a·bra·chi·o·ce·pha·li·a (-brk--s-fl-, --br-) or a·bra·chi·o·ceph·a·ly (-brk--sf-l)
n.
Congenital absence of the arms and head. Also called acephalobrachia.
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n.
Congenital absence of the arms and head. Also called acephalobrachia.
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The Definition of Aboulia
a·bou·li·a /əˈbuliə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-boo-lee-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun abulia.
—Related forms
a·bou·lic, adjective
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n. Variant of abulia.
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n. Loss or impairment of the ability to make decisions or act independently.
[New Latin, from Greek abouliā, indecision : a-, without; see a-1 + boulē, will; see gwelə- in Indo-European roots.]
a·bu'lic (-lĭk) adj.
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noun
a loss of will power [syn: abulia]
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a·bou·li·a (-bl-, -by-)
n.
Variant of abulia.
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Main Entry: abu·lia
Variant: or abou·lia /A-'b(y)ü-lE-&, &-/
Function: noun
: abnormal lack of ability to act or to make decisions that is characteristic of certain psychotic and neurotic conditions —abu·lic also abou·lic /-lik/ adjective
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Main Entry: aboulia, aboulic
variant of ABULIA, ABULIC
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–noun abulia.
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a·bou·lic, adjective
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n. Variant of abulia.
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n. Loss or impairment of the ability to make decisions or act independently.
[New Latin, from Greek abouliā, indecision : a-, without; see a-1 + boulē, will; see gwelə- in Indo-European roots.]
a·bu'lic (-lĭk) adj.
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noun
a loss of will power [syn: abulia]
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a·bou·li·a (-bl-, -by-)
n.
Variant of abulia.
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Main Entry: abu·lia
Variant: or abou·lia /A-'b(y)ü-lE-&, &-/
Function: noun
: abnormal lack of ability to act or to make decisions that is characteristic of certain psychotic and neurotic conditions —abu·lic also abou·lic /-lik/ adjective
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Main Entry: aboulia, aboulic
variant of ABULIA, ABULIC
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The Definition of Aboudikro
a·bou·dik·ro /ˌɑbuˈdikroʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ah-boo-dee-kroh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun the wood of a sapele.
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–noun the wood of a sapele.
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The Definition of Abortifacient
a·bor·ti·fa·cient /əˌbɔrtəˈfeɪʃənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bawr-tuh-fey-shuhnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. causing abortion.
–noun 2. a drug or device used to cause abortion: a biochemical abortifacient in pill form.
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[Origin: 1870–75; abort + -i- + -facient]
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adj. Causing abortion.
n. A substance or device used to induce abortion.
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adjective
1. causing abortion
noun
1. a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion
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a·bor·ti·fa·cient (-bôrt-fshnt)
adj.
Causing or inducing abortion.
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Main Entry: 2abortifacient
Function: noun
: an agent (as a drug) that induces abortion
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Main Entry: 1abor·ti·fa·cient
Pronunciation: &-"bort-&-'fA-sh&nt
Function: adjective
: inducing abortion
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–adjective 1. causing abortion.
–noun 2. a drug or device used to cause abortion: a biochemical abortifacient in pill form.
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adj. Causing abortion.
n. A substance or device used to induce abortion.
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adjective
1. causing abortion
noun
1. a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion
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a·bor·ti·fa·cient (-bôrt-fshnt)
adj.
Causing or inducing abortion.
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Main Entry: 2abortifacient
Function: noun
: an agent (as a drug) that induces abortion
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Main Entry: 1abor·ti·fa·cient
Pronunciation: &-"bort-&-'fA-sh&nt
Function: adjective
: inducing abortion
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The Definition of Abominable Snowman
Abominable Snowman
–noun a legendary large, hairy, humanoid creature said to inhabit the Himalayas.
Also called yeti.
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[Origin: 1920–25; spurious trans. of a supposed Tibetan phrase metoh kangmi, prob. an erroneous rendering of Tibetan mi t'om man-bear and k'ang mi snowfield man]
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n. A hairy humanlike animal reportedly inhabiting the snows of the high Himalaya Mountains. Also called yeti.
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a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas
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–noun a legendary large, hairy, humanoid creature said to inhabit the Himalayas.
Also called yeti.
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n. A hairy humanlike animal reportedly inhabiting the snows of the high Himalaya Mountains. Also called yeti.
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a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas
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The Definition of Abomasus
ab·o·ma·sus /ˌæbəˈmeɪsəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-mey-suhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -si /-saɪ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-sahy] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. abomasum.
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Abomasus
Abomasum \Ab`o*ma"sum\, Abomasus \Ab`o*ma"sus\, n. [NL., fr. L. ab + omasum (a Celtic word).] (Anat.) The fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant, which leads from the third stomach omasum. See Ruminantia.
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Abomasum \Ab`o*ma"sum\, Abomasus \Ab`o*ma"sus\, n. [NL., fr. L. ab + omasum (a Celtic word).] (Anat.) The fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant, which leads from the third stomach omasum. See Ruminantia.
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The Definition of Aboma
Aboma
\A*bo"ma\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large South American serpent (Boa aboma).
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\A*bo"ma\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large South American serpent (Boa aboma).
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The Definition of Abolla
a·bol·la /əˈbɒlə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bol-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural a·bol·lae /əˈbɒli/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bol-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. a woolen cloak worn by men in ancient Rome.
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–noun, plural a·bol·lae /əˈbɒli/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bol-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. a woolen cloak worn by men in ancient Rome.
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The Definition of ABO Antibodies
abo antibodies
noun
blood type antibodies
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noun
blood type antibodies
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The Definition of Abnegate
ab·ne·gate /ˈæbnɪˌgeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-ni-geyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), -gat·ed, -gat·ing. 1. to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
2. to relinquish; give up.
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[Origin: 1650–60; < L abnegātus denied (ptp. of abnegāre). See ab-, negate]
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ab·ne·ga·tion, noun
ab·ne·ga·tor, noun
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tr.v. ab·ne·gat·ed, ab·ne·gat·ing, ab·ne·gates
To give up (rights or a claim, for example); renounce.
To deny (something) to oneself: The minister abnegated the luxuries of life.
[Latin abnegāre, abnegāt-, to refuse : ab-, away; see ab-1 + negāre, to deny; see ne in Indo-European roots.]
ab'ne·ga'tor n.
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WordNet - Cite This Source abnegate
verb
1. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits" [syn: deny]
2. surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
3. deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"
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–verb (used with object), -gat·ed, -gat·ing. 1. to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
2. to relinquish; give up.
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[Origin: 1650–60; < L abnegātus denied (ptp. of abnegāre). See ab-, negate]
—Related forms
ab·ne·ga·tion, noun
ab·ne·ga·tor, noun
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source ab·ne·gate (āb'nĭ-gāt') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. ab·ne·gat·ed, ab·ne·gat·ing, ab·ne·gates
To give up (rights or a claim, for example); renounce.
To deny (something) to oneself: The minister abnegated the luxuries of life.
[Latin abnegāre, abnegāt-, to refuse : ab-, away; see ab-1 + negāre, to deny; see ne in Indo-European roots.]
ab'ne·ga'tor n.
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WordNet - Cite This Source abnegate
verb
1. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits" [syn: deny]
2. surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
3. deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"
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The Definition of Abenaki
Ab·e·na·ki (ä'bə-nä'kē, āb'ə-nāk'ē) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. Abenaki or Ab·e·na·kis or Abnaki or Ab·na·kis In all senses also called Wabanaki.
Any of various Native American peoples formerly inhabiting northern New England and southeast Canada, with present-day populations in Maine and southern Quebec.
A member of any of these peoples.
A confederacy of Abenaki and other peoples formed in the mid-18th century in opposition to the Iroquois confederacy and the English colonists.
A member of this confederacy.
A confederacy of Abenaki and other peoples formed in the mid-18th century in opposition to the Iroquois confederacy and the English colonists.
A member of this confederacy.
Either or both of the two Eastern Algonquian languages of the Abenaki peoples.
[Probably Montagnais wabanākiwek, dawn land people, Abenaki.]
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source Ab·na·ki (äb-nä'kē, āb-) Pronunciation Key
n. Variant of Abenaki.
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WordNet - Cite This Source abnaki
adjective
1. of or relating to the Abnakis or their language
noun
1. a member of the Algonquian people of Maine and southern Quebec
2. the Algonquian language spoken by the Abnaki and Penobscot
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n. pl. Abenaki or Ab·e·na·kis or Abnaki or Ab·na·kis In all senses also called Wabanaki.
Any of various Native American peoples formerly inhabiting northern New England and southeast Canada, with present-day populations in Maine and southern Quebec.
A member of any of these peoples.
A confederacy of Abenaki and other peoples formed in the mid-18th century in opposition to the Iroquois confederacy and the English colonists.
A member of this confederacy.
A confederacy of Abenaki and other peoples formed in the mid-18th century in opposition to the Iroquois confederacy and the English colonists.
A member of this confederacy.
Either or both of the two Eastern Algonquian languages of the Abenaki peoples.
[Probably Montagnais wabanākiwek, dawn land people, Abenaki.]
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source Ab·na·ki (äb-nä'kē, āb-) Pronunciation Key
n. Variant of Abenaki.
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WordNet - Cite This Source abnaki
adjective
1. of or relating to the Abnakis or their language
noun
1. a member of the Algonquian people of Maine and southern Quebec
2. the Algonquian language spoken by the Abnaki and Penobscot
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The Definition of Abmodality
ab·mo·dal·i·ty /ˌæbmoʊˈdælɪti/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-moh-dal-i-tee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -ties. Statistics. the differing of a measurable trait in an individual case from the mean for a population.
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[Origin: ab- + modality]
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–noun, plural -ties. Statistics. the differing of a measurable trait in an individual case from the mean for a population.
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[Origin: ab- + modality]
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The Definition of Abmho
ab·mho /ˈæbmoʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-moh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -mhos. Electricity. the centimeter-gram-second unit of conductance, equivalent to 109 mhos.
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[Origin: ab(ampere) + mho]
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–noun, plural -mhos. Electricity. the centimeter-gram-second unit of conductance, equivalent to 109 mhos.
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[Origin: ab(ampere) + mho]
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The Definition of Ablutomania
Main Entry: ablutomania
Part of Speech: n
Definition: a passion for getting clean, bathing; a preoccupation with cleanliness
Etymology: Latin abluere 'to wash off'
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ablutomania
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Part of Speech: n
Definition: a passion for getting clean, bathing; a preoccupation with cleanliness
Etymology: Latin abluere 'to wash off'
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The Definition of Abluent
ab·lu·ent /ˈæbluənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-loo-uhnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. serving to cleanse.
–noun 2. a cleansing agent.
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[Origin: 1745–55; < L abluent- (s. of abluéns, prp. of abluere to wash away), equiv. to ab- ab- + -lū- comb. form of lavere to wash + -ent -ent]
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Abluent
\Ab"lu*ent\, a. [L. abluens, p. pr. of. abluere to wash away; ab + luere (lavere, lavare). See Lave.] Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent. -- n. (Med.) A detergent.
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–adjective 1. serving to cleanse.
–noun 2. a cleansing agent.
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[Origin: 1745–55; < L abluent- (s. of abluéns, prp. of abluere to wash away), equiv. to ab- ab- + -lū- comb. form of lavere to wash + -ent -ent]
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Abluent
\Ab"lu*ent\, a. [L. abluens, p. pr. of. abluere to wash away; ab + luere (lavere, lavare). See Lave.] Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent. -- n. (Med.) A detergent.
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