(Eastern Orthodoxy) The ritual consumption by the deacon or priest of leftover sacred wine of host after the Communion.
(Western Christianity) The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest.
(chemistry) Originally, the purifying of oils and other substances by emulsification with hot water; now more generally, a thorough cleansing of a precipitate or other non-dissolved substance.
(literary or humorous, usually in the plural) Washing oneself; bathing, cleaning oneself up.
(plural only, UK, military) The location or building where the showers and basins are located.
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite.
The liquid used in the cleansing or ablution.
abruptly
abruptly
adv
In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
absolute
absolute
adj
(archaic) Certain; free from doubt or uncertainty (e.g. a person, opinion or prediction).
(art, music, dance) Independent of (references to) other arts; expressing things (beauty, ideas, etc) only in one art.
(education) Pertaining to a grading system based on the knowledge of the individual and not on the comparative knowledge of the group of students.
(especially philosophy) Fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic; not relative; independent of references or relations to other things or standards.
(law, postpositive, formal) Indicating that a tenure or estate in land is not conditional or liable to terminate on (strictly) any occurrence or (sometimes contextually) certain kinds of occurrence.
(mathematics) As measured using an absolute value.
(mathematics) Indicating an expression that is true for all real numbers, or of all values of the variable; unconditional.
(obsolete) Absolved; free.
(of Celtic languages) Being or pertaining to an inflected verb that is not preceded by any number of particles or compounded with a preverb.
(of a case form) Syntactically connected to the rest of the sentence in an atypical manner, or not relating to or depending on it, like in the nominative absolute or genitive absolute, accusative absolute or ablative absolute.
(of a comparative or superlative) Expressing a relative term without a definite comparison, like "older" in "an older person should be treated with respect".
(of a usually transitive verb) Having no direct object, like "kill" in "if looks could kill".
(of an adjective form) Positive; not graded (not comparative or superlative).
(of an adjective or possessive pronoun) Lacking a modified substantive, like "hungry" in "feed the hungry".
(physics) Independent of arbitrary units of measurement, standards, or properties; not comparative or relative.
(very occasionally postpositive) Positive, certain; unquestionable; not in doubt.
Characteristic of an absolutist ruler: domineering, peremptory.
Complete, utter, outright; unmitigated, not qualified or diminished in any way.
Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree.
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
Having reference to or derived in the simplest manner from the fundamental units of mass, time, and length.
Pure, free from mixture or adulteration; unmixed.
Relating to the absolute temperature scale (based on absolute zero); kelvin.
Unrestricted by laws, a constitution, or parliamentary or judicial or other checks; (legally) unlimited in power, especially if despotic.
noun
(chemistry) A concentrated natural flower oil, used for perfumes; an alcoholic extract of a concrete.
(geometry) In a plane, the two imaginary circular points at infinity; in space of three dimensions, the imaginary circle at infinity.
(philosophy, usually capitalized, usually preceded by "the") A realm which exists without reference to anything else; that which can be imagined purely by itself; absolute ego.
(philosophy, usually capitalized, usually preceded by "the") The whole of reality; the totality to which everything is reduced; the unity of spirit and nature; God.
That which exists (or has a certain property, nature, size, etc) independent of references to other standards or external conditions; that which is universally valid; that which is not relative, conditional, qualified or mitigated.
abulyeit
abutilon
abutilon
noun
Any of the various tropical flowering plants of the genus Abutilon, such as the flowering maple, Indian mallow, or Chinese lantern.
abuttals
abuttals
noun
The boundaries of lands with respect to adjacent lands; buttals.
plural of abuttal
acolytus
acquital
acquital
noun
Obsolete spelling of acquittal.
actinula
actinula
noun
(zoology) A kind of embryo of certain hydroids (Tubularia), having a stellate form.
actually
actually
adv
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
(obsolete) Actively.
(obsolete) Currently; at the time.
aculeata
aculeate
aculeate
adj
(entomology) Having a stinger; stinging.
Having a sting; sharp like a prickle.
Having prickles or sharp points.
noun
Any insect of the infraorder Aculeata, which have ovipositors modified into stingers.
adulated
adulated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adulate
adulates
adulates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adulate
adulator
adulator
noun
One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery; one who adulates.
adultery
adultery
noun
(biblical) Faithlessness in religion.
(biblical) Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment.
(ecclesiastical) The intrusion of a person into a bishopric during the life of the bishop.
(obsolete) Injury; degradation; ruin.
(obsolete) The fine and penalty formerly imposed for the offence of adultery.
(political economy) Adulteration; corruption.
Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.
adultoid
adultoid
noun
(sociology) An adolescent who engages in activities that symbolize adult status.
(zoology) A premature adult form of an insect.
afflatus
afflatus
noun
A sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration, often attributed to divine influence.
affluent
affluent
adj
(by extension) Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.
(dated) Tributary.
(obsolete) Flowing to; flowing abundantly.
Abundant; copious; plenteous.
The Upper East Side is an affluent neighborhood in New York City.
noun
A stream or river flowing into a larger river or into a lake; a tributary stream; a tributary.
Somebody who is wealthy.
aflutter
aflutter
adj
Filled or covered (with something that flutters).
Fluttering.
In a state of tremulous excitement, anticipation or confusion.
alburtis
aleutian
aleutian
Adjective
Of, from, or pertaining to the Aleutian Islands (a group of islands in the northern Pacific Ocean, west of Alaska), or to its inhabitants, their culture, or their language.
Noun
A native or inhabitant of the Aleutian Islands.
aleutite
alinotum
aliquant
aliquant
adj
(mathematics, dated) Less than another specified integer, but not dividing it into integral parts.
noun
(chemistry) An aliquot.
(mathematics, dated) An integer that is less than another, but that does not divide the other integer into integral parts.
aliquots
aliquots
noun
plural of aliquot
alitrunk
alitrunk
noun
(zoology) The segment of an insect's body to which the wings are attached; the thorax or mesosoma.
allabuta
allmouth
allmouth
noun
Any of the order Lophiiformes of anglerfish, such as Lophius piscatorius.
allocute
allocute
verb
(chiefly US, law) To make an allocution.
alouatta
alouatte
alouatte
noun
(now rare) A South American howler monkey (of the genus Alouatta).
alouette
alterius
although
although
conj
But, except.
Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
altitude
altitude
noun
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
(dated, in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
(geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
A vertical distance.
Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
Highest point or degree.
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
altruism
altruism
noun
(biology, sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
altruist
altruist
noun
A person showing altruism.
alumroot
alumroot
noun
Any of several perennial herbs, of the genus Heuchera, native to North America.
Flowering plants of genus Geranium, also called wild geraniums or cranesbills.
alunites
alunites
noun
plural of alunite
alurgite
ambulant
ambulant
adj
Able to walk.
Designed for use by somebody with a disability that impairs, but does not prevent, walking.
noun
A patient who is able to walk.
ambulate
ambulate
verb
(intransitive) To walk; to relocate oneself under the power of one's own legs.
amentula
amitular
ampulate
amuletic
amuletic
adj
Of or pertaining to an amulet; operating as a charm.
angulate
angulate
adj
Shaped with corners or angles.
verb
To make, or to become, angular.
annulata
annulate
annulate
adj
(botany) Describes a fern sporangium that has an annulus.
(mycology) Describes a mushroom with an annulus on the stipe.
Having an annular form or shape.
noun
(zoology) One of the Annulata.
annulets
annulets
noun
plural of annulet
ansulate
antelude
antiblue
antiblue
adj
(US, colloquial) Anti-police.
(particle physics) Describing one of the three possible colours of an antiquark, corresponding to blue in a quark.
anticult
anticult
adj
(religion) Opposed to cults.
antiflux
aplustra
aplustre
aplustre
noun
(historical, nautical) An ornamental appendage of wood at the stern of a Roman ship, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather.
applenut
aquatile
aquatile
adj
(obsolete) Inhabiting the water.
archlute
archlute
noun
A fretted and double-necked stringed musical instrument with a large body, double courses in the bass, and two sets of tuning pegs.
arculite
argutely
argutely
adv
In an argute manner.
artfully
artfully
adv
In an artful manner.
ashuelot
assaults
assaults
noun
plural of assault
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of assault
assoluto
astatula
astutely
astutely
adv
In an astute manner.
attargul
attargul
noun
(obsolete) attar of roses
attunely
auditual
auditual
adj
(obsolete) auditory
augelite
augelite
noun
(mineralogy) A mineral with monoclinic crystals of the chemical formula Al₂(PO₄)(OH)₃.
augustal
augustly
augustly
adv
In a royal or regal manner.
In an august or awe-inspiring manner.
auletris
auletris
noun
(historical) A courtesan or prostitute in Ancient Greece who played the flute to provide entertainment.
auntlier
auntlier
adj
comparative form of auntly: more auntly
auntlike
auntlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of an aunt.
aurulent
aurulent
adj
Gold in color.
auslaute
australe
australs
australs
noun
plural of austral
austwell
authorly
authorly
adj
In the manner of an author.
autocall
autodial
autodial
noun
A feature in computer software, etc. that dials a telephone number automatically.
verb
To dial automatically.
autolith
autolith
noun
(geology) A rock fragment that has become enveloped in a larger rock of a similar type, during the latter's development and hardening.
autology
autology
noun
(grammar) The property of a word or phrase which describes itself.
(more generally) The ability of a concept to apply to itself; self-reference.
The study of oneself.
autolyse
autolyse
verb
(Britain) Alternative spelling of autolyze
autolyze
autolyze
verb
(biology, said of a cell) To destroy itself: to be destroyed by its own enzymes.
autopolo
autorail
autosled
autosled
noun
A motorized sled.
autoslip
autumnal
autumnal
adj
Of or relating to autumn.
Past the middle of life; in the third stage.
baculite
baculite
noun
(paleontology) Any of the extinct genus Baculites of cephalopod heteromorph ammonites.
baetulus
baetulus
noun
A meteorite or similar stone artificially shaped, held sacred or worshipped as of divine origin.
baetylus
baetylus
noun
Alternative form of baetyl (“sacred stone”)
bailouts
bailouts
noun
plural of bailout
bajulate
balausta
balducta
ballutes
ballutes
noun
plural of ballute
baltheus
baluster
baluster
noun
(architecture) A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister. [from 17th c.]
barrault
barrulet
barrulet
noun
(heraldry) The smallest diminutive of the bar, one quarter as wide.
bataleur
bateleur
bateleur
noun
A species of eagle, Terathopius ecaudatus, endemic to Africa and Arabia.
bathulda
bedquilt
bedquilt
noun
A quilt used for spreading over a bed, as the topmost layer of bedclothes.
belcourt
belitung
belugite
betelnut
betelnut
noun
Alternative form of betel nut
blackout
blackout
noun
(attributive) The blocking out of as much light as possible.
(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
A temporary loss of consciousness.
A temporary loss of memory.
An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one.
verb
(nonstandard) Alternative form of black out
blahlaut
blastful
blastula
blastula
noun
(embryology) An early form in the development of an embryo, consisting of a spherical layer of cells filled with fluid; a blastosphere.
blastule
blastule
noun
Alternative form of blastula
blauvelt
blockout
blockout
noun
(construction) A void that is deliberately not filled with concrete, so that it can be used to insert something else such as pipework.
blowouts
blowouts
noun
plural of blowout
blowtube
blowtube
noun
(rare) A blowgun.
A blowpipe (used in metallurgy, etc.).
bluecoat
bluecoat
noun
(Britain) A traditional dress code at certain prestigious British schools
(US history) A soldier or officer in the Union army during the American Civil War
(dated) A policeman
bluemont
bluestem
bluestem
noun
(US) Any of various grasses having bluish stems, including little bluestem and big bluestem.
bluetick
bluetick
noun
A coonhound of a certain breed originating in the United States,
verb
(Internet slang) To ignore (a message) sent via a social messaging app, especially one where a reply is expected or requested.
bluetops
bluetops
noun
plural of bluetop
bluffest
bluffest
adj
superlative form of bluff: most bluff
bluffton
bluntest
bluntest
adj
superlative form of blunt: most blunt
blunting
blunting
noun
The process by which something is made blunt.
verb
present participle of blunt
bluntish
bluntish
adj
Somewhat blunt.
They spent hours laboriously chopping wood with bluntish axes.
blurbist
blurbist
noun
A writer of blurbs.
blurters
blurters
noun
plural of blurter
blurting
blurting
noun
Something that is blurted, or spoken hastily without thinking.
verb
present participle of blurt
blusters
blusters
noun
plural of bluster
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bluster
blustery
blustery
adj
(of a person) Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.
Accompanied by strong wind.
Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
boastful
boastful
adj
Tending to boast or brag.
botulins
botulins
noun
plural of botulin
botulism
botulism
noun
(pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
boultell
boutwell
boutylka
brotulid
brushlet
brustled
brustled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of brustle
brutally
brutally
adv
In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.
In a direct way that does not attempt to hide, disguise or mask unpleasantness; directly.
bucktail
bucktail
noun
The tail of a deer, traditionally used as a fishing lure.