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55,974 words match “AN”

ANISOPETALOUS a.
Having unequal petals.
ANISOPHYLLOUS a.
Having unequal leaves.
ANISOPLEURA n.
A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.
ANISOPODA n.
ision of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.
ANISOSPORE n.
A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore.
ANISOSTEMONOUS a.
Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals.
ANISOSTHENIC a.
Of unequal strength.
ANISOTROPE; ANISOTROPIC a.
hus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic.
ANISOTROPOUS a.
Anisotropic.
ANISYL n. 3 definitions
The univalent radical, CH3OC6H4, of which anisol is the hydride.
ANITO n.
In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.
ANKER n.
A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8
ANKERITE n.
A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron.
ANKH n.
A tau cross with a loop at the top, used as an attribute or sacred emblem, symbolizing generation or enduring life. Called also crux ansata.
ANKLE n.
The joint which connects the foot with the leg; the tarsus. Ankle bone, the bone of the ankle; the astragalus.
ANKLED a.
Having ankles; -- used in composition; as, well-ankled. Beau. & Fl.
ANKLET n.
An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.
ANKUS n.
An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. [India] Kipling.
ANKYLOSE v.
Same as Anchylose.
ANKYLOSIS n.
Same as Anchylosis.
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