Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words chachalaca noun The Texan guan (Ortalis vetula). chaetodont noun A marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae. The chaetodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors., Of or pertaining to the Chaetodonts or the family Chaetodontidae. chaetopoda noun pl. A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words chickasaws noun pl. A tribe of North American Indians (Southern Appalachian) allied to the Choctaws. They formerly occupied the northern part of Alabama and Mississippi, but now live in the Indian Territory. chief hare A small rodent (Lagamys princeps) inhabiting the summits of the Rocky Mountains; — also called … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words cicatricle noun The germinating point in the embryo of a seed; the point in the yolk of an egg at which development begins. cicatrices plural of Cicatrix cicatrized imp. & past participle of Cicatrize ciceronian adjective Resembling Cicero in style or action; eloquent. cicisbeism noun The state or conduct … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words cinchonine noun One of the quinine group of alkaloids isomeric with and resembling cinchonidine; — called also cinchonia. cinchonism noun A condition produced by the excessive or long-continued use of quinine, and marked by deafness, roaring in the ears, vertigo, etc. cinchonize verb t. To produce cinchonism in; to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words cladophyll noun A special branch, resembling a leaf, as in the apparent foliage of the broom (Ruscus) and of the common cultivated smilax (Myrsiphillum). clamatores noun pl. A division of passerine birds in which the vocal muscles are but little developed, so that they lack the power of singing. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words coacervate adjective Raised into a pile; collected into a crowd; heaped., To heap up; to pile. coactively adverb In a coactive manner. coactivity noun Unity of action. coadjument noun Mutual help; cooperation. coadjutant adjective Mutually assisting or operating; helping., An assistant. coadjuting adjective Mutually assisting. coadjutive adjective Rendering mutual … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words compacting present participle & vb. noun of Compact compaction noun The act of making compact, or the state of being compact. compacture noun Close union or connection of parts; manner of joining; construction. companable adjective Companionable; sociable. companator noun Same as Impanator. companying present participle & vb. noun of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words concealing present participle & vb. noun of Conceal conceiving present participle & vb. noun of Conceive concentred of Concentre concentric adjective Alt. of Concentrical, That which has a common center with something else. concentual adjective Possessing harmony; accordant. conception noun The act of conceiving in the womb; the initiation … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words confessing present participle & vb. noun of Confess confessant noun One who confesses to a priest. confessary noun One who makes a confession. confession noun Acknowledgment; avowal, especially in a matter pertaining to one’s self; the admission of a debt, obligation, or crime., Acknowledgment of belief; profession of one’s … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words affability noun The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; courteousness in receiving others and in conversation; complaisant behavior. affectedly adverb In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality., Lovingly; with tender care. affectible adjective That may be affected. affectuous adjective Full of passion or emotion; earnest. … Read more