(Canada, US, Australia) An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
(Canada, US, Australia) The meat of the aforementioned mollusc.
abantes
abdomen
abdomen
noun
(anatomy) The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back; or in some lower vertebrates, the portion between the cardiac and caudal regions.
(anatomy) The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.
(obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly.
(zoology, entomology) The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.
abelian
abelian
adj
(mathematics) Of a binary function, commutative.
(mathematics) Of an algebraic structure, having a commutative defining operation.
abelson
aberfan
abernon
abeyant
abeyant
adj
Being in a state of abeyance; suspended.
abhenry
abhenry
noun
(dated, physics) A unit of inductance equal to one billionth (1 x 10⁻⁹) of a henry, used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units.
abidden
abidden
verb
(obsolete) past participle of abide
abience
abience
noun
(psychology) Withdrawal from, or avoidance of a stimulus.
abietin
abietin
noun
(organic chemistry) A resin obtained from Strasburg turpentine or Canada balsam. It is without taste or smell, is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol (especially at the boiling point), in strong acetic acid, and in ether.
abilene
abilene
Proper noun
A region of Syria south and southeast of Damascus.
Proper noun
A city of west-central Texas west-southwest of Fort Worth; founded in 1881 with the coming of the railroad, the city first prospered as a shipping center for cattle.
A city in Kansas
Adjective
Belonging to a prehistoric culture of central Texas, characterized by oval grinding stones.
abilyne
abineri
abinger
abinoem
abluent
abluent
adj
(pharmacology) Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent.
noun
(pharmacology) A detergent.
abomine
abomine
verb
(obsolete) To abominate.
absecon
absence
absence
noun
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.
(medicine) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).
Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.
The period of someone being away.
absents
absents
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of absent
acubens
albeniz
albines
albumen
albumen
noun
The white part of an egg; being mostly the protein albumin and water.
albunea
alebion
algenib
algenib
Proper noun
A yellow supergiant in the constellation Perseus; Alpha (α) Persei.
A variable star in the constellation Pegasus; Gamma (γ) Pegasi. It forms one corner of the square of Pegasus.
allbone
allenby
ambiens
ambient
ambient
adj
(mathematics) Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.
(music) Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.
Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.
noun
(astrology) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
(uncountable, music) A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.
ambones
ambrein
ambrein
noun
A fragrant substance (a triterpenoid alcohol) derived from ambergris, used in the perfume industry.
amebean
amebean
adj
Alternative spelling of amoebean
amebian
amoeban
amoeban
adj
Alternative spelling of ameban
anabase
angareb
annabel
antibes
antibes
Proper noun
A resort town on the Côte d'Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France.
arabine
arabine
noun
Alternative form of arabin
aribine
aribine
noun
Synonym of harmane (“alkaloid”)
armbone
armbone
noun
(anatomy) A bone in the arm, specifically, the humerus.
arnebia
atebrin
atebrin
noun
A preparation of the drug quinacrine, formerly used as an antimalarial.
aubaine
aubaine
noun
(historical, law) The inheritance of goods from a foreigner who died in a country where he was not naturalised.
aubanel
auberon
aweband
baconer
baconer
noun
A pig raised to produce bacon.
badiner
badmeng
badness
badness
noun
The quality or degree of being bad.
badoeng
baerman
bagonet
bahrein
baignet
bainite
bainite
noun
(metallurgy) A microstructure of steel consisting of needle-like particles of cementite embedded in a ferrite matrix.
bainter
bairnie
baisden
bakeman
bakepan
balaena
balance
balance
noun
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
(law, business) The remainder.
(literally or figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
(obsolete, astrology) Libra.
(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
(uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
(uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
(uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
(watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
A pair of scales.
verb
(intransitive) To be in equilibrium.
(intransitive) To have matching credits and debits.
(intransitive, obsolete) To hesitate or fluctuate.
(nautical) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
(transitive) To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
(transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
(transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
(transitive, dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
(transitive, figurative) To make (concepts) agree.
(transitive, obsolete) To weigh in a balance.
balante
balcone
baleens
baleens
noun
plural of baleen
balloen
ballone
balneae
balneal
balneal
adj
Of or pertaining to baths or to bathing
balneum
balonea
baloney
baloney
noun
(uncountable, chiefly US, slang) Nonsense.
A type of sausage; bologna.
banande
banares
bandage
bandage
noun
(figuratively, by extension) A provisional or makeshift solution that provides insufficient coverage or relief.
A strip of cloth bound round the head and eyes as a blindfold.
A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.
verb
To apply a bandage to something.
bandeau
bandeau
noun
(medicine) A band.
A band for the hair.
A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.
bandeen
bandeng
bandera
banders
banders
noun
plural of bander
bandied
bandied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of bandy
bandies
bandies
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bandy
bandler
bandlet
bandlet
noun
Alternative form of bandelet
bandore
bandore
noun
A stringed instrument similar in form to a guitar; a pandore.
baneful
baneful
adj
(archaic) Poisonous, deadly.
Harmful, injurious.
bangers
bangers
noun
plural of banger
bangled
bangled
adj
Wearing bangles
bangles
bangles
noun
plural of bangle
banjoes
banjoes
noun
plural of banjo
banjore
banjuke
banjuke
noun
Alternative form of banjouke
bankera
bankers
bankers
noun
plural of banker
bankmen
banlieu
banners
banners
noun
plural of banner
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of banner
bannets
banquer
banquet
banquet
noun
(archaic) A dessert; a course of sweetmeats.
A ceremonial dinner party for many people.
A large celebratory meal; a feast.
verb
(intransitive) To participate in a banquet; to feast.
(obsolete) To have dessert after a feast.
(transitive) To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.
bansela
bansela
noun
Alternative spelling of bonsella
banshee
banshee
noun
(Irish folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.
(derogatory) A noisy or ill-tempered woman.
banshie
banshie
noun
Dated form of banshee.
banteng
banteng
noun
A wild ox, Bos javanicus, found in Borneo, Malaysia and the Indochina peninsula.
banters
banters
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of banter
bantery
bantery
adj
Full of banter or good-humored raillery.
banties
banties
noun
plural of banty
banwell
barbone
barcone
bardane
bardeen
barents
barents
Proper noun
Barents Sea
The regions of Norway and Russia that border the Barents Sea.
barnabe
barnage
barnett
barneys
barneys
noun
plural of barney
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of barney
barnier
barnier
adj
comparative form of barny: more barny
barnmen
baronet
baronet
noun
The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, accompanied by the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.
baronne
barrens
barrens
noun
plural of barren
barrnet
bartend
bartend
verb
To tend a bar; to act as a barman.
baseman
baseman
noun
(baseball, softball) A player positioned at or near a base: first baseman, second baseman or third baseman.
basemen
basemen
noun
plural of baseman
basenet
basenet
noun
Obsolete form of bascinet.
basenji
basined
basined
adj
Enclosed in a basin.
Having a basin or basins, especially if qualified by the type of basin.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of basin
basinet
bassein
bassein
Proper noun
A city in the Irrawaddy Delta, Burma.
a suburb of Mumbai (Bombay), India.
bassine
bastien
batanes
bateman
batonne
batsmen
batsmen
noun
plural of batsman
battens
battens
noun
plural of batten
bautzen
bautzen
Proper noun
A city in Germany.
bawneen
bawneen
noun
(Ireland) A traditional Irish "Aran" sweater.
(Ireland) A waistcoat with sleeves, typically worn by labourers and fishermen.
(Ireland) Woven wool or flannel; especially undyed, unbleached wool.
baxtone
bayness
bayness
noun
The quality of being bay in colour.
bayonet
bayonet
noun
(engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.
(military) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
verb
(transitive) To compel or drive by the bayonet.
(transitive) To stab with a bayonet.
bayonne
bayonne
Proper noun
A city and commune of southwest France.
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
bazaine
beacons
beacons
noun
plural of beacon
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beacon
beading
beading
noun
(architecture) A decorative, ornamental molding often used to conceal a joint.
(craft) beadwork
A Samburu ceremony in which a father gives a necklace to his daughter.
The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors.