(Roman Catholicism) A religious confraternity that, as a special concession of the Holy See, can join or affiliate with, and extend privileges to, other similar brotherhoods.
behoovefully
chlorophylliferous
chlorotrifluoroethylene
chlorotrifluoroethylene
noun
(chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.
chyliferous
chyliferous
adj
That bears or transmits chyle.
chymiferous
chymiferous
adj
Bearing or containing chyme
codfishery
codfishery
noun
A fishery specifically dealing with cod.
conchyliferous
coniferophyte
coniferophyte
noun
(botany) conifer
dehydroffroze
dehydroffrozen
dehydrofreeze
dehydrofreeze
verb
To preserve food by dehydration and subsequent freezing
dehydrofreezing
dehydrofreezing
noun
The preservation of food by dehydration and subsequent freezing
verb
present participle of dehydrofreeze
dehydrofroze
dehydrofrozen
dihdroxycholecalciferol
dimethylsulfoxide
dimethylsulfoxide
noun
Alternative spelling of dimethylsulphoxide
effluviography
effluviography
noun
(photography, obsolete) The effects upon the dry photographic plate of certain electric emanations, including those later known as the X-rays.
eightyfold
eightyfold
adj
By a factor of eighty.
ethoxycaffeine
fameworthy
fameworthy
adj
Worthy or deserving of fame.
fangotherapy
farmhousey
farmhousey
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a farmhouse.
fathomlessly
fathomlessly
adv
In a fathomless manner, to a fathomless degree.
felsophyre
felsophyric
ferrihydrocyanic
ferrocyanhydric
ferrohydrocyanic
ferryhouse
ferryhouse
noun
A building on the shore beside the departure point of a ferry, where passengers may purchase tickets etc.
fetography
fisherboy
fisherboy
noun
A boy employed in catching fish; a young fisherman.
flexographically
flexographically
adv
By means of flexography.
flexography
flexography
noun
A method of printing using a rubber or polymer rotating printing plate, most commonly used for packaging (labels, tape etc.).
flunkeyhood
flunkeyhood
noun
The role or status of a flunkey.
fogyishness
forefatherly
forehandedly
forehandedly
adv
Ahead of time, in advance.
Prudently, with thrift and foresight.
forehatchway
foresightedly
foresightedly
adv
With foresight; in a foresighted manner.
forethoughtfully
forethoughtfully
adv
With forethought.
formaldehyd
formaldehyde
formaldehyde
noun
(organic chemistry) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.
formaldehydes
formaldehydes
noun
plural of formaldehyde
formaldehydesulphoxylate
formaldehydesulphoxylate
noun
A salt or ester of formaldehydesulphoxylic acid.
formaldehydesulphoxylic
forsythe
forsythe
Proper noun
A Scottish and Northern Irish surname from the Gaelic Fearsithe meaning "man of peace".
fotheringhay
foulmouthedly
fourteenthly
fourteenthly
adv
In the fourteenth place; fourteenth in a row.
frigotherapy
fullmouthedly
furomethyl
fuscohyaline
halfpennyworth
halfpennyworth
noun
(Britain) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
(Britain, informal) A negligible amount.
(Britain, informal) One's opinion or thoughts; one's two cents.
hectocotyliferous
heresyproof
heroify
heroify
verb
To raise someone to the status of a hero by overlooking the person's flaws.
hollyleaf
honeyfall
honeyflower
honeyfogle
honeyfugle
honeyfugle
verb
Alternative form of honeyfuggle
honeyful
honeyful
adj
(poetic) Full of honey.
hopefully
hopefully
adv
(not comparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope.
In a hopeful manner.
horrifiedly
horrifiedly
adv
In a horrified manner.
horsefly
horsefly
noun
Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).
horseplayful
horseplayful
adj
Engaging in horseplay.
housefly
housefly
noun
Any fly regularly found in human dwellings.
The common housefly, Musca domestica, that frequents most homes and spreads some diseases.
housewifely
housewifely
adj
Befitting a housewife.
housewifery
housewifery
noun
(obsolete) Household goods.
The state or activity of being a housewife; household management, domestic skills.
hydrodesulfurization
hydrodesulfurization
noun
(chemistry) a process for lowering the sulfur content of petroleum and similar products by catalytic hydrogenation, sulfur compounds being converted to hydrogen sulfide
hydroferricyanic
hydroferricyanic
adj
(chemistry) Pertaining to, or containing, or obtained from, hydrogen, ferric iron, and cyanogen.
hydroferrocyanate
hydroferrocyanic
hydroferrocyanic
adj
(chemistry) Pertaining to, or containing, or obtained from hydrogen, ferrous iron, and cyanogen.
hydrofluate
hydrofluate
noun
(chemistry, archaic) A supposed compound of hydrofluoric acid and a base; a fluoride.
hydrofluoride
hydrofluoride
noun
(chemistry) A compound of hydrofluoric acid with an organic base such as an amine
hydrofluosilicate
hydrofluosilicate
noun
(chemistry) A salt of hydrofluosilic acid.
hydroformer
hydroformer
noun
(organic chemistry) The industrial plant in which hydroforming takes place
hydrofranklinite
hydrofuge
hydrofuge
adj
Describing a hair pile made of very many tiny, closely-spaced hairs, forming a hydrophobic surface on the bodies of certain insects.
hydrosulfate
hydrosulfate
noun
(chemistry) Any sulfate of an organic base
hydrosulfide
hydrosulfide
noun
(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from hydrogen sulfide by replacing one hydrogen atom with a metal or other radical; a thiol or mercaptan.
(chemistry) The HS⁻ anion.
hydrosulfite
hydrosulfite
noun
(chemistry) dithionite
hyeniform
hymeniferous
hyperconfidence
hyperconfident
hyperconfident
adj
Extremely confident.
hyperconfidently
hyperconformist
hyperconformity
hyperconformity
noun
Excessive conformity
hyperdeification
hyperfastidious
hyperfastidious
Adjective
Extremely fastidious.
hyperfastidiously
hyperfastidiousness
hyperflexion
hyperflexion
noun
Excessive flexion of a joint.
hyperfocal
hyperfocal
adj
(photography) Describing the distance on which a camera must be focused in order to achieve the maximum depth of field
hyperform
hyperfunction
hyperfunction
noun
(mathematics) A generalization of a function
(medicine) Abnormally elevated function
hyperfunctional
hyperfunctional
adj
Having, or characterised by, increased function
hyperfunctionally
hyperfunctioning
hyperfunctioning
noun
Excessive functioning
hyperinflation
hyperinflation
noun
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.
hyperperfection
hypocrateriform
hypocrateriform
adj
(botany) Shaped like a salver.
hyposulfite
hyposulfite
noun
(inorganic chemistry) The SO₂²⁻ oxyanion; any salt containing this ion
(inorganic chemistry) The thiosulfate anion and salts
hysteriform
ichthyornithiformes
lachrymaeform
metaformaldehyde
metaformaldehyde
noun
(chemistry) 1,3,5-trioxane
methoxyflurane
methoxyflurane
noun
(pharmaceutical drugs) An inhalational anaesthetic of the 1960s and early 1970s, now largely abandoned because of detrimental effects on the kidneys.
methylsulfanol
meyerhof
meyerhofferite
meyerhofferite
noun
(mineralogy) A hydrated borate mineral with the chemical formula Ca₂B₆O₆(OH)₁₀ · ₂(H₂O).
nonfeverishly
offhandedly
offhandedly
adv
in an offhand manner
overbashfully
overfaithfully
overfaithfully
adv
In an overfaithful manner.
overfoolishly
overhelpfully
overthoughtfully
overthriftily
overthrifty
overthrifty
adj
Excessively thrifty.
overtruthfully
overyouthful
overyouthful
adj
Excessively youthful.
oysterfish
oysterfish
noun
tautog (Tautoga onitis)
oysterfishes
oysterfishes
noun
plural of oysterfish
paraformaldehyde
paraformaldehyde
noun
(organic chemistry) A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology
paraphysiferous
phthalylsulfathiazole
phthalylsulfathiazole
noun
The sulfonamide C₁₇H₁₃N₃O₅S₂.
phytiferous
phytoflagellata
phytoflagellate
phytoflagellate
noun
Any dinoflagellate of the class Phytomastigophorea.
playfellowship
playfellowship
noun
(rare) The state or duration of being playfellows; camaraderie between children.
pollyfishes
polytetrafluoroethylene
polytetrafluoroethylene
noun
A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.
poppyfishes
prethoughtfully
preyouthful
pseudofaithfully
pseudofatherly
pseudofeverishly
psychoreflex
reproachfully
reproachfully
adv
In a reproachful manner.
rhymeproof
scyphiferous
selfhypnotization
softheadedly
softheadedly
adv
In a softheaded manner.
softheartedly
softheartedly
adv
In a softhearted manner; with sentimental tenderness.