(organic chemistry) The compound 3-hydroxybutanone CH₃-CO-CH(OH)-CH₃ that is one of the constituents of the flavour of butter
achiote
achiote
noun
A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
An orange-red dye obtained from this seed.
The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.
acinose
acinose
adj
Consisting of acini, or minute granular concretions.
aconine
aconine
noun
(biochemistry) An amorphous, bitter, non-poisonous alkaloid, derived from the decomposition of aconitine.
aconite
aconite
noun
(toxicology) An extract or tincture obtained from Aconitum napellus, used as a poison and medicinally.
The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
addiego
adenoid
adenoid
adj
Of or pertaining to the adenoids.
Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
Relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids.
noun
(anatomy, usually in the plural) Such a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula.
(medicine) an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
adinole
adipose
adipose
adj
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
Slightly overweight; chubby.
noun
Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
adonite
adonize
adonize
verb
Alternative form of adonise
adoulie
adoxies
aeolian
aeolian
adj
(geology) carried, deposited or eroded by the wind.
(music) Aeolian mode
of, or relating to the wind.
noun
A lightweight fabric with a ribbed surface, generally made by combining silk and cotton, or silk and worsted warp and weft.
aeolina
aeoline
aeolism
aeolism
noun
Alternative form of Aeolism
aeolist
aeonial
aeonian
aeonian
adj
Alternative spelling of eonian
aeonist
aerobia
aerobia
noun
aerobic organisms, but especially aerobic bacteria; aerobes
aerobic
aerobic
adj
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
Of or relating to aerobics.
aesopic
aesopic
Adjective
Of or relating to Aesop; Aesopian.
aetolia
agenois
agnoite
agonied
agonied
adj
Feeling or undergoing agony; agonized.
agonies
agonies
noun
plural of agony
agonise
agonise
verb
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of agonize
agonize
agonize
verb
(intransitive) To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately, whether mentally or physically.
(intransitive) To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
(transitive) To cause agony or anguish in someone.
agriope
ahoskie
aileron
aileron
noun
(architecture) A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.
The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.
airsome
airsome
adj
Characterised or marked by air, especially bracingly cold air; windy; stormy
akepiro
akepiro
noun
A small tree of New Zealand (Olearia furfuracea).
albireo
albireo
Proper noun
A binary star in the constellation Cygnus; Beta (β) Cygni.
alebion
alerion
alerion
noun
(heraldry) A heraldic eagle, especially one displayed without legs/feet or beak.
alfione
alfione
noun
(dated) A species of surfperch found in the eastern Pacific California (Rhacochilus toxotes).
alienor
alienor
noun
A person who alienates a property.
aliipoe
aliipoe
noun
The plant Canna indica.
alnoite
alodies
aloetic
aloetic
adj
Consisting chiefly of aloes; of the nature of aloes.
noun
A medicine containing mainly aloes.
aloidae
aloxite
aloxite
noun
Synonym of aluminium oxide
alveoli
alveoli
noun
plural of alveolus
amboise
ameboid
ameboid
adj
(US) Alternative spelling of amoeboid
amerigo
amidone
amidone
noun
Synonym of methadone
amniote
amniote
noun
(biology) Any of the Amniota group of vertebrates having an amnion during the development of the embryo; mammals, birds and reptiles.
amoebic
amoebic
adj
(biology, pathology) Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.
amoebid
amoebid
noun
(zoology) Any member of the family Amoebidae of certain amoebas.
amorite
amosite
amosite
noun
(mineralogy) A variety of grunerite asbestos, once used in insulation.
anconei
anconei
noun
plural of anconeus
aneroid
aneroid
adj
Not using or containing fluid
noun
An aneroid barometer.
angoise
animose
animose
adj
Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.
anisole
anisole
noun
(organic chemistry) The aromatic ether methoxybenzene; it is used in perfumery and in organic synthesis; any derivative of this compound
anodine
anodize
anodize
verb
to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide, either as protection or decoration
anoesia
anoesis
anoesis
noun
(psychology) The reception of impressions or sensations (by the brain) without any intellectual understanding.
anoetic
anoetic
adj
(rare) unthinkable; incapable of being thought
Of or relating to anoesis.
anomies
anomies
noun
plural of anomie
anomite
anomite
noun
A form of biotite in which the plane of the optic axis is perpendicular to the plane of symmetry.
antiope
antoeci
antoeci
noun
The inhabitants at two points on the globe that share a longitude and for which the sum of their degrees of latitude equals zero.
antoine
antonie
apeiron
apeiron
noun
A kind of infinite primal chaos in the cosmological theory of Anaximander.
apiezon
apnoeic
apnoeic
adj
Alternative spelling of apneic
apogeic
apogeic
adj
(figuratively) Climactic.
Pertaining to the apogee.
apoidea
aporiae
ardelio
ardoise
arecibo
arenoid
arenoid
adj
Resembling sand.
aretino
argiope
argovie
arienzo
arienzo
noun
(historical) An old coin of Castille.
armoire
armoire
noun
A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.
aroeira
aroeira
noun
Any of the trees of genera Schinus and Astronium.
The California pepper tree (actually native to South America, not California) (Schinus molle).
aroides
arriero
arriero
noun
(South America) A person who transports goods using pack animals.
arsinoe
arsoite
asiento
asiento
noun
A treaty or pact, in Spanish contexts.
asinego
asinego
noun
(obsolete) A stupid fellow; an ass.
associe
atiptoe
atiptoe
adj
(figuratively) In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.
On tiptoe; moving or standing on the tips of one's toes.
adv
In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.
On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.
Quietly, and little by little.
Without retreating from adversity, confrontation, or danger; standing tall; bravely, proudly, unyieldingly.
atomies
atomies
noun
plural of atomy
atomise
atomise
verb
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of atomize
atomize
atomize
verb
(transitive) to bomb with nuclear weapons
(transitive) to fragment, break into small pieces or concepts
(transitive) to make into a fine spray
(transitive) to separate or reduce into atoms
atonies
atopies
atopies
noun
plural of atopy
atopite
aurelio
avodire
avodire
noun
The wood of the tree Turraeanthus africana.
avoided
avoided
verb
simple past tense and past participle of avoid
avoider
avoider
noun
One who avoids, shuns, or escapes.
One who carries anything away, or the vessel in which things are carried away.
azeglio
azofier
azorite
azotine
azotine
noun
An explosive consisting of sodium nitrate, charcoal, sulphur, and petroleum.
azotise
azotise
verb
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of azotize.
azotite
azotite
noun
(inorganic chemistry, obsolete) nitrite
azotize
azotize
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To impregnate with azote (nitrogen).
azoxime
azoxine
bajoire
bedouin
bedouin
noun
A member of nomadic Arab tribes dwelling in the desert.
begonia
begonia
noun
Any plant of the large genus of Begonia.
belloir
belonid
belonid
noun
(zoology) Any member of the family Belonidae of needlefishes.
belzoni
belzoni
Proper noun
a city in Mississippi, USA, and the county seat of Humphreys County.
a place name and former settlement in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, USA.
bencion
bendigo
benioff
benison
benison
noun
(chiefly literary) A blessing; benediction.
benjoin
bennion
benoite
benzoic
benzoic
adj
(organic chemistry) Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.
Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
benzoid
benzoid
adj
Misspelling of benzenoid.
benzoin
benzoin
noun
(organic chemistry) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.
berlioz
berlioz
Proper noun
A surname, usually applying to French composer Hector Berlioz
beroida
bertoia
besonio
bevomit
bevomit
verb
(transitive) To vomit upon; vomit all over.
bewidow
bibelot
bibelot
noun
A bauble, knickknack or trinket.
A miniature book of an elegant design.
biberon
bicorne
bicorne
noun
Alternative form of bicorn (“two-cornered hat”)
bigelow
bigoted
bigoted
adj
Having the characteristics of a bigot; strongly prejudiced; forming opinions without just cause.
bilboes
bilboes
noun
An iron bar fitting around the ankles of prisoners, and having sliding shackles.
bilobed
bilobed
adj
Having two lobes.
bimboes
binocle
binocle
noun
A dioptric telescope, fitted with two tubes joining, so as to enable the viewing of an object with both eyes at once; a double-barrelled field glass or opera glass.
binomen
binomen
noun
A name having two parts.
biocide
biocide
noun
Any action or substance that can destroy living organisms.
biodyne
biogens
biogens
noun
plural of biogen
biogeny
biogeny
noun
biogenesis
bioherm
bioherm
noun
(geology) A mass of rock constructed from the remains of marine organisms such as coral or algae
(geology) A massive, unlayered, mound-shape body in discordant relationship to the surrounding layered facies which drape over it; thus either a reef or a bank (after Asquith, 1979, p.73).