Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
ciboria |
plural |
of Ciborium |
cicadas |
plural |
of Cicada |
cicadae |
plural |
of Cicada |
ciliary |
adjective |
Pertaining to the cilia, or eyelashes. Also applied to special parts of the eye itself; as, the ciliary processes of the choroid coat; the ciliary muscle, etc., Pertaining to or connected with the cilia in animal or vegetable organisms; as, ciliary motion. |
ciliata |
noun pl. |
One of the orders of Infusoria, characterized by having cilia. In some species the cilia cover the body generally, in others they form a band around the mouth. |
ciliate |
adjective |
Alt. of Ciliated |
cimbric |
adjective |
Pertaining to the Cimbri, an ancient tribe inhabiting Northern Germany., The language of the Cimbri. |
cimeter |
noun |
See Scimiter. |
cimices |
plural |
of Cimex |
cindery |
adjective |
Resembling, or composed of, cinders; full of cinders. |
cipolin |
noun |
A whitish marble, from Rome, containiing pale greenish zones. It consists of calcium carbonate, with zones and cloudings of talc. |
circean |
adjective |
Having the characteristics of Circe, daughter of Sol and Perseis, a mythological enchantress, who first charmed her victims and then changed them to the forms of beasts; pleasing, but noxious; as, a Circean draught. |
circled |
imp. & past participle |
of Circle, Having the form of a circle; round. |
circler |
noun |
A mean or inferior poet, perhaps from his habit of wandering around as a stroller; an itinerant poet. Also, a name given to the cyclic poets. See under Cyclic, a. |
circlet |
noun |
A little circle; esp., an ornament for the person, having the form of a circle; that which encircles, as a ring, a bracelet, or a headband., A round body; an orb., A circular piece of wood put under a dish at table. |
circuit |
noun |
The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth round the sun., The circumference of, or distance round, any space; the measure of a line round an area., That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown., The space inclosed within a circle, or within limits., A regular or appointed journeying from place to place in the exercise of one’s calling, as of a judge, or a preacher., A certain division of a state or country, established by law for a judge or judges to visit, for the administration of justice., A district in which an itinerant preacher labors., Circumlocution., To move in a circle; to go round; to circulate., To travel around. |
circum- |
|
A Latin preposition, used as a prefix in many English words, and signifying around or about. |
cirrate |
adjective |
Having cirri along the margin of a part or organ. |
cirrhus |
noun |
Same as Cirrus. |
cirrose |
adjective |
Bearing a tendril or tendrils; as, a cirrose leaf., Resembling a tendril or cirrus. |
cirrous |
adjective |
Cirrose., Tufted; — said of certain feathers of birds. |
cirsoid |
adjective |
Varicose. |
cissoid |
noun |
A curve invented by Diocles, for the purpose of solving two celebrated problems of the higher geometry; viz., to trisect a plane angle, and to construct two geometrical means between two given straight lines. |
cistern |
noun |
An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids., A natural reservoir; a hollow place containing water. |
citable |
adjective |
Capable of being cited. |
citadel |
noun |
A fortress in or near a fortified city, commanding the city and fortifications, and intended as a final point of defense. |
citator |
noun |
One who cites. |
cithara |
noun |
An ancient instrument resembling the harp. |
cithern |
noun |
See Cittern. |
citiner |
noun |
One who is born or bred in a city; a citizen. |
citizen |
noun |
One who enjoys the freedom and privileges of a city; a freeman of a city, as distinguished from a foreigner, or one not entitled to its franchises., An inhabitant of a city; a townsman., A person, native or naturalized, of either sex, who owes allegiance to a government, and is entitled to reciprocal protection from it., One who is domiciled in a country, and who is a citizen, though neither native nor naturalized, in such a sense that he takes his legal status from such country., Having the condition or qualities of a citizen, or of citizens; as, a citizen soldiery., Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a city; characteristic of citizens; effeminate; luxurious. |
citrate |
noun |
A salt of citric acid. |
citrine |
adjective |
Like a citron or lemon; of a lemon color; greenish yellow., A yellow, pellucid variety of quartz. |
cittern |
noun |
An instrument shaped like a lute, but strung with wire and played with a quill or plectrum. |