Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
ulcer |
noun |
A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of the tissues., Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character., To ulcerate. |
ulema |
noun |
A college or corporation in Turkey composed of the hierarchy, namely, the imams, or ministers of religion, the muftis, or doctors of law, and the cadis, or administrators of justice. |
ullet |
noun |
A European owl (Syrnium aluco) of a tawny color; — called also uluia. |
ulmic |
adjective |
Pertaining to ulmin; designating an acid obtained from ulmin. |
ulmin |
noun |
A brown amorphous substance found in decaying vegetation. Cf. Humin. |
ulmus |
noun |
A genus of trees including the elm. |
ulnar |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to the ulna, or the elbow; as, the ulnar nerve. |
ultra |
adjective |
Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures., One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical. |
ulula |
noun |
A genus of owls including the great gray owl (Ulula cinerea) of Arctic America, and other similar species. See Illust. of Owl. |