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The berry of the pimento (Eugenia pimenta), a tree of the West Indies; a spice of a mildly pungent taste, and agreeably aromatic; Jamaica pepper; pimento. It has been supposed to combine the flavor of cinnamon, nutmegs, and cloves; and hence the name. The name is also given to other aromatic shrubs; as, the Carolina al…

Of or pertaining to amblyopy. Quain.

Producing fruit of two kinds, either as to form or time of ripening.

Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic.

Like or related to man; human. [R.] Owen.

Good against dropsy. -- n.

Of or pertaining to an antitype; explaining the type. -- An`ti*typ"ic*al*ly, adv.

Turning away from the sun; -- said of leaves, etc. Darwin.

At or belonging to an apex, tip, or summit. Gray.

See Apex.

Belonging to Apicius, a notorious Roman epicure; hence applied to whatever is peculiarly refined or dainty and expensive in cookery. H. Rogers.

Situated at, or near, the apex; apical.

Terminated abruptly by a small, distinct point, as a leaf.

Rearing of bees for their honey and wax.

Bending away from the ground; -- said of leaves, etc. Darwin.

Relating to an archetype; archetypal.

A soothsayer of ancient Rome. Same as Aruspex. [Written also haruspice.]

Prognostication by inspection of the entrails of victims slain sacrifice.

A European species of lavender (Lavandula spica), which produces a volatile oil. See Spike.

That has no type; devoid of typical character; irregular; unlike the type.