Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words phrasing present participle & vb. noun of Phrase, Method of expression; association of words., The act or method of grouping the notes so as to form distinct musical phrases. phreatic adjective Subterranean; — applied to sources supplying wells. phrenics noun That branch of science which relates to the mind; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words ovariole noun One of the tubes of which the ovaries of most insects are composed. ovarious adjective Consisting of eggs; as, ovarious food. ovaritis noun Inflammation of the ovaries. ovariums plural of Ovarium ovenbird noun Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words phylarch noun The chief of a phyle, or tribe. phyllite noun A mineral related to ottrelite., Clay slate; argillaceous schist. phyllode noun Same as Phyllodium. phyllody noun A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the condition of leaves. phylloid adjective Resembling a leaf. phyllome noun A foliar part … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words ovenbird noun Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests., In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; — called also golden-crowned thrush., In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words piacular adjective Expiatory; atoning., Requiring expiation; criminal; atrociously bad. pianette noun A small piano; a pianino. piassava noun A fibrous product of two Brazilian palm trees (Attalea funifera and Leopoldinia Piassaba), — used in making brooms, and for other purposes. Called also piacaba and piasaba. picapare noun The finfoot. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words overalls noun pl. A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect them from soiling., Waterproof leggings. overarch verb t. & i. To make or place an arch over; to hang over like an arch. over-arm adjective Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words overseas adverb Over the sea; abroad. overseen past participle of Oversee overseer noun One who oversees; a superintendent; a supervisor; as, an overseer of a mill; specifically, one or certain public officers; as, an overseer of the poor; an overseer of highways. oversold imp. & past participle of Oversell … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words oxaluric adjective Pertaining to, or designating, a complex nitrogenous acid related to the ureids, and obtained from parabanic acid as a white silky crystalline substance. oxanilic adjective Pertaining to, or derived from, oxalic acid and aniline; — used to designate an acid obtained in white crystalline scales by heating … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words pabulous adjective Affording pabulum, or food; alimental. pacation noun The act of pacifying; a peacemaking. pachalic adjective & noun See Pashalic. parchesi noun A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India., See Pachisi. pachonta noun A substance resembling gutta-percha, and used to adulterate it, obtained from the East Indian … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words oarsweed noun Any large seaweed of the genus Laminaria; tangle; kelp. See Kelp. oathable adjective Capable of having an oath administered to. obduracy noun The duality or state of being obdurate; invincible hardness of heart; obstinacy. obdurate adjective Hardened in feelings, esp. against moral or mollifying influences; unyielding; hard-hearted; … Read more