| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| aspen | noun | Alt. of Asp, Of or pertaining to the aspen, or resembling it; made of aspen wood. |
| asper | adjective | Rough; rugged; harsh; bitter; stern; fierce., The rough breathing; a mark (/) placed over an initial vowel sound or over / to show that it is aspirated, that is, pronounced with h before it; thus “ws, pronounced h/s, “rh`twr, pronounced hra”t/r., A Turkish money of account (formerly a coin), of little value; the 120th part of a piaster. |
| aspic | noun | The venomous asp., A piece of ordnance carrying a 12 pound shot., A European species of lavender (Lavandula spica), which produces a volatile oil. See Spike., A savory meat jelly containing portions of fowl, game, fish, hard boiled eggs, etc. |