(now chiefly historical) An additional work following the main work; especially, a minor entertainment performed after a play.
afterproof
airproofed
airproofed
adj
That has been made airtight
amplifiers
amplifiers
noun
plural of amplifier
amplifying
amplifying
verb
present participle of amplify
apfelstadt
apicifixed
apicifixed
adj
(botany) Said of anthers that are attached to the filament at the top and pointing back toward the filament like a hook.
armorproof
chapfallen
chapfallen
adj
Crestfallen, dejected.
chapterful
chapterful
noun
As much as fills a chapter.
chopfallen
chopfallen
adj
Synonym of chapfallen
compactify
compactify
verb
(humorous, intransitive) To become compact or more compact.
(humorous, transitive) To render (a thing) compact or more compact.
(mathematics, transitive) To enlarge (a topological space) in order to render it compact.
(physics, transitive) To adjust a theory so as to render finite or periodic (a theoretical space-time dimension).
copperleaf
copperleaf
noun
Acalypha wilkesiana, a shrub with shiny bronze-green leaves and small green flowers.
Other similar-looking species of Acalypha
crashproof
crashproof
adj
(computing) Resistant to crashes (failure of software programs).
(of a vehicle) Resistant to the damaging effects of a collision.
despairful
despairful
adj
Characterised by despair; hopeless.
dishpanful
dishpanful
noun
As much as a dishpan will hold.
draftproof
draftproof
adj
US standard spelling of draughtproof.
epifascial
epifascial
adj
On the surface of a fascia (especially the fascia lata)
epulafquen
factorship
factorship
Noun
The business of a factor.
fagopyrism
fagopyrism
noun
Photosensitivity of the skin caused by the ingestion of fagopyrin.
fairkeeper
falciparum
falciparum
noun
(cytology) The parasitic protozoan Plasmodium falciparum that causes falciparum malaria
farmership
farmership
noun
Skill in farming.
farstepped
fathership
fathership
noun
(religion) A title of respect addressed to a priest.
The state of being a father; fatherhood; paternity.
fautorship
fautorship
noun
The role or status of fautor.
feathertop
felspathic
felspathic
adj
Alternative form of feldspathic
fetiparous
fetiparous
adj
(of a marsupial) bearing offspring born not fully developed
fetography
fireplaces
fireplaces
noun
plural of fireplace
fissipedal
fissipedal
adj
(zoology) Being or relating to a fissiped.
fissipedia
fittipaldi
flaithship
flamenship
flamenship
noun
The role or status of a flamen.
flameproof
flameproof
adj
Resistant to catching fire.
verb
(transitive) To make flameproof.
flapdoodle
flapdoodle
noun
(countable) A speaker or writer of nonsense.
(countable) Thingamabob.
verb
To con; to deceive with nonsense.
flapdragon
flapdragon
noun
A game in which the players snatch raisins out of burning brandy and swallow them blazing.
Any of the raisins in this game.
flapperdom
flapperdom
noun
The realm or sphere of flappers (young women).
flappering
flapperish
flapperism
flapperism
noun
The behaviour of flappers (young women).
flashlamps
flashlamps
noun
plural of flashlamp
flashproof
flashproof
adj
Resistant to sparks and fire.
flattercap
fleahopper
fleahopper
noun
Any of several very small insects in the family Miridae that are garden or agricultural pests.
flippantly
flippantly
adv
In a flippant manner.
floatplane
floatplane
noun
A seaplane that has floats for landing or taking off from the water.
floodplain
floodplain
noun
(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.
flyflapper
flyflapper
noun
Synonym of flyflap
foemanship
foemanship
noun
Enmity.
forcipated
forcipated
adj
Like a pair of forceps.
forepaling
foreparent
foreparent
noun
(somewhat uncommon) a forefather or foremother (used as a gender-neutral equivalent)
forepassed
forepassed
adj
(timewise) That has previously passed; past, bygone
foretopman
foretopman
noun
(nautical) A sailor who controls the masts in the foretop.
fortepiano
fortepiano
noun
A keyboard instrument; the smaller, quieter precursor to the pianoforte.
francophil
frangipane
frangipane
noun
(countable) A pastry filled with this cream
(uncountable) A cream made from ground almonds used in confectionery
Alternative form of frangipani (“type of perfume”)
frangipani
frangipani
noun
A perfume obtained from this plant or imitating the odour of its flowers.
Alternative form of frangipane (“cream made from ground almonds; pastry filled with this cream”).
Any of several tropical American shrubs and trees of the genus Plumeria, having fragrant, showy, funnel-shaped flowers of a wide range of colours from creamy to red.
fraudproof
fraudproof
adj
Resistant to fraud.
glareproof
glareproof
adj
Resistant to glare.
graftproof
graftproof
adj
(US politics) Bribeproof.
grapefruit
grapefruit
noun
The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.
The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange.
hasteproof
hyperfocal
hyperfocal
adj
(photography) Describing the distance on which a camera must be focused in order to achieve the maximum depth of field
infraposed
kaempferol
kaempferol
noun
(organic chemistry) A flavonoid, isolated from tea and other plants, that may reduce the risk of heart disease
kapfenberg
lampflower
lanceproof
lapidified
lapidified
verb
simple past tense and past participle of lapidify
lapidifies
lapidifies
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lapidify
leafhopper
leafhopper
noun
Alternative spelling of leaf-hopper
naupliform
nonpacific
nonpacific
adj
Not pacific.
nonprofane
nonprofane
adj
Not profane.
opacifying
opacifying
verb
present participle of opacify
pacifiable
pacifiable
adj
capable of being pacified
pacificate
pacificate
verb
(transitive, archaic) To pacify; to make peaceful.
pacificism
pacificism
noun
General ethical opposition to war or violence.
pacificist
pacificist
noun
Alternative form of pacifist
pacificity
pacificity
noun
The quality of being pacific; peacefulness.
pacifistic
pacifistic
adj
Of or pertaining to pacifism.
paddlefish
paddlefish
noun
Any of several primitive fish, of the family Polyodontidae, that have a long snout shaped like a paddle.
paddlefoot
paddlefoot
noun
(military, aviation, slang) A member of the groundcrew.
painfuller
painfuller
adj
comparative form of painful: more painful
paintproof
paintproof
adj
Resistant to paint.
paleofauna
paleofauna
noun
(geology, zoology) The animals that were alive in a particular period of geological history, especially those known only as fossils
palfrenier
palmatifid
palmatifid
adj
(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend less than half-way toward the petiole.
paperknife
paperknife
noun
A knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes.
paraffined
paraffined
verb
simple past tense and past participle of paraffin
simple past tense and past participle of paraffine
paraffiner
paraffinic
paraffinic
adj
Of or pertaining to paraffin, or to the alkanes
aliphatic
parfleshes
parfleshes
noun
plural of parflesh
parfumerie
parkerford
parrotfish
parrotfish
noun
Any of several tropical marine fish of the family Scaridae known for their beak-like mass of teeth used to scrape algae from rocks or coral.
partanfull
passiflora
passiflora
noun
(botany) Any of the genus Passiflora of passionflowers.
passionful
passionful
adj
Full of passion; passionate.
pateriform
pateriform
adj
Resembling a patera.
pathfinder
pathfinder
noun
One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.
One who first does something; a pioneer.
pausefully
pausefully
adv
In a pauseful manner; with pauses.
peacefully
peacefully
adv
In a peaceful manner.
pearlfruit
pedalferic
pedatiform
peltatifid
pennatifid
pennatifid
adj
Alternative form of pinnatifid
perflation
perflation
noun
(obsolete) The act of perflating, or blowing through.
perfoliate
perfoliate
adj
(botany, of leaves) Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade.
(botany, of leaves) Having the leaf round the stem at the base.
(zoology) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, etc.
perforable
perforable
adj
Capable of being perforated or penetrated.
perforated
perforated
adj
Having a series of holes enabling easy tearing along a straight line.
Pierced with holes.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of perforate
perforates
perforates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of perforate
perforator
perforator
noun
(anatomy) A perforating artery or vein
A machine that can bore a tunnel underground
A tool or machine that makes holes, or perforates, materials such as paper and card.
performant
performant
adj
(computing) Characterized by a level of performance or efficiency that is adequate for or exceeds the expectations of end users.
Capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency.
Of or relating to performance.
noun
(obsolete, rare) Someone who performs something, such as a ritual; a performer.
perfricate
perfricate
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To rub over.
permafrost
permafrost
noun
Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.
persiflage
persiflage
noun
Frivolous, lighthearted discussion of a topic.
Good-natured banter; raillery.
persiflate
persiflate
verb
(intransitive) To engage in persiflage; to banter.
persulfate
persulfate
noun
(inorganic chemistry) Any of several oxyanions (and their associated salts) that have peroxide units linked to one or more sulfur atoms
petaliform
petaliform
adj
(botany) Having the form of a petal.
photoflash
photoflash
noun
(photography) A flashbulb
(photography) A lamp that emits a brief flash of bright light; used to take photographs in a dark environment
pianoforte
pianoforte
noun
(music, dated) A piano.
pinfeather
pinfeather
noun
A developing feather as it emerges through the skin
pinnatifid
pinnatifid
adj
(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend less than half-way toward the midrib.
pippinface
piscifauna
plainfield
plainsfolk
plaintiffs
plaintiffs
noun
plural of plaintiff
planetfall
planetfall
noun
(science fiction) The arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of a planet.
platformed
platformed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of platform
platformer
platformer
noun
(video games, informal) A platform game.
platterful
platterful
noun
As much as a platter will hold.
playfellow
playfellow
noun
(dated) playmate; companion for someone (especially children) to play with.
polypifera
polypifera
Noun
The marine cnidarians; the Anthozoa
pontefract
pontefract
Proper noun
A town in West Yorkshire, England.
pontifical
pontifical
adj
(chiefly poetic) Of or relating to the building or forming of bridges.
Of or pertaining to a bishop; episcopal.
Of or pertaining to a pope; papal.
Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.
Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
Splendid; magnificent.
noun
A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.