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894 words match “LAG”

LAGTHING n.
See Legislatature, below.
LAGUNE n.
See Lagoon.
ANALLAGMATIC a.
Not changed in form by inversion. Anallagmatic curves, a class of curves of the fourth degree which have certain peculiar relations to circles; -- sometimes called bicircular quartics. -- Anallagmatic surfaces, a certain class of surfaces of the fourth degree.
ANGELAGE n.
Existence or state of angels.
ANTISIALAGOGUE a. 2 definitions
Checking the flow of saliva.
ARCHIPELAGIC a.
Of or pertaining to an archipelago.
ARCHIPELAGO n. 2 definitions
The Grecian Archipelago, or Ægean Sea, separating Greece from Asia Minor. It is studded with a vast number of small islands.
ASSEMBLAGE n. 2 definitions
The act of assembling, or the state o In sweet assemblage every blooming grace. Fenton.
BASIC SLAG n.
It is rich in lime and contains 14 to 20 per cent of phosphoric acid. Called also Thomas slag, phosphatic slag, and odorless phosphate.
BIFLAGELLATE a.
Having two long, narrow, whiplike appendages.
BILLAGE n.
and v. t. & i. Same as Bilge.
BLACK FLAGS n.
An organization composed originally of Chinese rebels that had been driven into Tonkin by the suppression of the Taiping rebellion, but later increased by bands of pirates and adventurers. It took a prominent part in fighting the French during their hostilities with Anam, 1873-85.
BLAGUE n.
Mendacious boasting; falcefood; humbug.
BUSHELAGE n.
A duty payable on commodities by the bushel. [Eng.]
CARCELAGE n.
Prison fees. [Obs.]
CARTILAGE n.
A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle.
CARTILAGINEOUS a.
See Cartilaginous. Ray.
CARTILAGINIFICATION n.
The act or process of forming cartilage. Wright.
CARTILAGINOUS a. 2 definitions
Of or pertaining to cartilage; gristly; firm and tough like cartilage.
CHOLAGOGUE a. 2 definitions
Promoting the discharge of bile from the system. -- n.
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