Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
eider |
noun |
Any species of sea duck of the genus Somateria, esp. Somateria mollissima, which breeds in the northern parts of Europe and America, and lines its nest with fine down (taken from its own body) which is an article of commerce; — called also eider duck. The American eider (S. Dresseri), the king eider (S. spectabilis), and the spectacled eider (Arctonetta Fischeri) are related species. |
eight |
noun |
An island in a river; an ait., Seven and one; as, eight years., The number greater by a unit than seven; eight units or objects., A symbol representing eight units, as 8 or viii. |
eigne |
adjective |
Eldest; firstborn., Entailed; belonging to the eldest son. |
eikon |
noun |
An image or effigy; — used rather in an abstract sense, and rarely for a work of art. |
eirie |
noun |
See Aerie, and Eyrie. |
eisel |
noun |
Vinegar; verjuice. |