Luis A. Waller Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sabadilla noun A Mexican liliaceous plant (Schoenocaulon officinale); also, its seeds, which contain the alkaloid veratrine. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic and purgative. sabbatism noun Intermission of labor, as upon the Sabbath; rest. sabellian adjective Pertaining to the doctrines or tenets of Sabellius. See Sabellian, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words stibiated adjective Combined or impregnated with antimony (stibium). stibonium noun The hypothetical radical SbH4, analogous to ammonium; — called also antimonium. stichwort noun A kind of chickweed (Stellaria Holostea). stickfuls plural of Stickful stick-lac noun See the Note under Lac. stickling present participle & vb. noun of Stickle sticktail … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words rubellite noun A variety of tourmaline varying in color from a pale rose to a deep ruby, and containing lithium. rubescent adjective Growing or becoming red; tending to redness. rubicelle noun A variety of ruby of a yellowish red color, from Brazil. rubiretin noun One of the red dye … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sandarach noun Alt. of Sandarac sandglass noun An instrument for measuring time by the running of sand. See Hourglass. sandiness noun The quality or state of being sandy, or of being of a sandy color. sandpaper noun Paper covered on one side with sand glued fast, — used for … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words salacious noun Having a propensity to venery; lustful; lecherous. salangana noun The salagane. salarying present participle & vb. noun of Salary salebrous adjective Rough; rugged. saleratus noun Aerated salt; a white crystalline substance having an alkaline taste and reaction, consisting of sodium bicarbonate (see under Sodium.) It is largely … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sanbenito noun Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church., A garnment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by persons who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for punishment at the auto-da-fe. sanctuary noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words satanical adjective Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. satellite noun An attendant attached to a prince or other powerful person; hence, an obsequious dependent., A secondary planet which revolves about another planet; as, the moon is a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words scagliola noun An imitation of any veined and ornamental stone, as marble, formed by a substratum of finely ground gypsum mixed with glue, the surface of which, while soft, is variegated with splinters of marble, spar, granite, etc., and subsequently colored and polished. scaldfish noun A European flounder (Arnoglossus … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words scagliola noun An imitation of any veined and ornamental stone, as marble, formed by a substratum of finely ground gypsum mixed with glue, the surface of which, while soft, is variegated with splinters of marble, spar, granite, etc., and subsequently colored and polished. scaldfish noun A European flounder (Arnoglossus … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words semaphore noun A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc. sematrope noun An instrument for signaling by reflecting the rays of the sun in different directions. semblable adjective Like; similar; resembling., Likeness; representation. semblably adverb In like manner. semblance adjective … Read more