(historical) A theory of evolution, stating that that individual modifications supplement, protect, or screen organic characters and keep them alive until useful congenital variations arise and survive by natural selection, and that this process, combined in many cases with 'tradition', gives direction to evolution.
petroglyph
petroglyph
noun
(archaeology) A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.
phytolatry
phytolatry
noun
The worship of plants.
polychrest
polychrest
noun
(medicine) A medicine that serves for many uses, or that cures many diseases.
polyhistor
polyhistor
noun
Someone gifted or learned to a great extent or in multiple disciplines; a great scholar.
polyrhythm
polyrhythm
noun
(countable, music) A rhythm performed as part of a piece of music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.
(countable, music) Music containing two or more conflicting pulses.
(uncountable, music) Music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.
prothetely
prothetely
noun
The abnormal development of parts of an insect larva, often as a result of abnormal conditions
protophyll
protophyll
noun
(botany) A primitive leaf in some clubmosses
stylograph
stylograph
noun
A fountain pen that has a thin hollow tube or needle instead of a nib, and which releases ink when pressed against the paper.
trophology
trophology
noun
(dated) The science of nutrition.
A nutritional approach that advocates specific combinations of foods as central to good health and weight loss.
trophyless
trophyless
adj
Without a trophy.
typeholder
typeholder
noun
(printing, historical) A container for type.
A book-binder's pallet or holder for use in hand-stamping.
