Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
yacca |
noun |
A West Indian name for two large timber trees (Podocarpus coriaceus, and P. Purdicanus) of the Yew family. The wood, which is much used, is pale brownish with darker streaks. |
yacht |
noun |
A light and elegantly furnished vessel, used either for private parties of pleasure, or as a vessel of state to convey distinguished persons from one place to another; a seagoing vessel used only for pleasure trips, racing, etc., To manage a yacht; to voyage in a yacht. |
yager |
noun |
In the German army, one belonging to a body of light infantry armed with rifles, resembling the chasseur of the French army. |
yakin |
noun |
A large Asiatic antelope (Budorcas taxicolor) native of the higher parts of the Himalayas and other lofty mountains. Its head and neck resemble those of the ox, and its tail is like that of the goat. Called also budorcas. |
yalah |
noun |
The oil of the mahwa tree. |
yamma |
noun |
The llama. |
yapon |
noun |
Same as Yaupon. |
yarke |
noun |
Same as Saki. |
yaulp |
verb i. |
To yaup. |
yawed |
imp. & past participle |
of Yaw |