Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
osteler |
noun |
Same as Hosteler. |
osteoid |
adjective |
Resembling bone; bonelike. |
osteoma |
noun |
A tumor composed mainly of bone; a tumor of a bone. |
ostiary |
noun |
The mouth of a river; an estuary., One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter. |
ostiole |
noun |
The exterior opening of a stomate. See Stomate., Any small orifice. |
ostitis |
noun |
See Osteitis. |
ostlery |
noun |
See Hostelry. |
ostosis |
noun |
Bone formation; ossification. See Ectostosis, and Endostosis. |
ostrich |
noun |
A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high. |