Anagrams of chancellorship

Word chancellorship has 2735 anagrams that can be made by using the letters of chancellorship.

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chancellors
noun, the chief minister of state in certain parliamentary governments, as in Germany; prime minister; premier.
chalcophile
noun, a chalcophile element.
sarcophile
noun, a flesh-eating animal, especially the Tasmanian devil.
Chancellor
noun, the chief minister of state in certain parliamentary governments, as in Germany; prime minister; premier.
porcelains
noun, a strong, vitreous, translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a low temperature, the glaze then fired at a very high temperature.
pinochles
noun, a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck.
chronicle
noun, a chronological record of events; a history.
chloranil
noun, a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 6 Cl 4 O 2 , used chiefly as a fungicide and as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes.
acroleins
noun, a yellow, flammable liquid, C 3 H 4 O, having a stifling odor, usually obtained by the decomposition of glycerol: used chiefly in the synthesis of commercial and pharmaceutical products.
caprioles
noun, a caper or leap.
clericals
noun, a cleric.
porcelain
noun, a strong, vitreous, translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a low temperature, the glaze then fired at a very high temperature.
procellas
noun, pucellas.
coralline
adjective, composed of coral or having the structure of coral:
procaines
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
collinear
adjective, lying in the same straight line.
halophile
noun, any organism, as certain halobacteria and marine bacteria, that requires a salt-rich environment for its growth and survival.
spherical
adjective, having the form of a sphere; globular.
halocline
noun, a well-defined vertical salinity gradient in ocean or other saline water.
proscenia
noun, Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
callipers
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
snap-roll
noun, a maneuver in which an airplane makes a rapid and complete revolution about its longitudinal axis while maintaining approximately level flight.
calliopes
noun, Also called steam organ. a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard.
cochineal
noun, a red dye prepared from the dried bodies of the females of the cochineal insect, Dactylopius coccus, which lives on cactuses of Mexico, Central America, and other warm regions.
enchorial
adjective, (especially of demotic writing) belonging to or used in a particular country.
clinchers
noun, a person or thing that clinches.
parhelion
noun, a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a mock sun: usually one of two or more such spots seen on opposite sides of the sun, and often accompanied by additional luminous arcs and bands.
Pisanello
noun, Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Antonio Pisano) 1397–1455? Italian painter and medalist.
acre-inch
noun, one-twelfth of an acre-foot, equal to 3630 cubic feet.
chlorines
noun, a halogen element, a heavy, greenish-yellow, incombustible, water-soluble, poisonous gas that is highly irritating to the respiratory organs, obtained chiefly by electrolysis of sodium chloride brine: used for water purification, in the making of bleaching powder, and in the manufacture both of chemicals that do not contain chlorine, as ethylene glycol, and of those that do. Symbol: Cl; atomic weight: 35.453; atomic number: 17.
cornicles
noun, any of various small, horn-shaped processes, especially one of a pair of tubes at the posterior end of the abdomen of aphids, from which a waxy fluid is emitted.
chloracne
noun, a severe and sometimes persistent form of acne resulting from exposure to chlorine compounds, such as dioxin.
cephalins
noun, any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties.
scalloper
noun, a person or thing that scallops.
chaperons
noun, a person, usually a married or older woman, who, for propriety, accompanies a young unmarried woman in public or who attends a party of young unmarried men and women.
scholarch
noun, the head of a school.
carolines
noun, a female given name.
precocial
adjective, (of an animal species) active and able to move freely from birth or hatching and requiring little parental care (opposed to altricial).
carillons
noun, a set of stationary bells hung in a tower and sounded by manual or pedal action, or by machinery.
archines
noun, arshin.
personal
noun, a short news paragraph in a newspaper concerning a particular person, as one who is socially prominent, or a group of particular persons who are socially prominent. a brief, private notice in a newspaper or magazine, often addressed to a particular person, and typically bearing an abbreviated salutation and signature to preserve its confidentiality, usually printed in a special part of the classified advertising section. Also called personal ad. a similar notice, as in a newspaper or on a website, placed by a person seeking companionship, a spouse, etc. Usually, personals. a column, page, or section, as of a newspaper, magazine, or website, featuring such notices or items.
scenario
noun, an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc.
planches
noun, a flat piece of metal, stone, or baked clay, used as a tray in an enameling oven.
cochleas
noun, a spiral-shaped cavity forming a division of the internal ear in humans and in most other mammals.
paillons
noun, a sheet of thin metallic foil used decoratively in enameling and gilding.
aphelion
noun, Astronomy. the point in the orbit of a planet or a comet at which it is farthest from the sun.
cochairs
noun, a cochairperson.
cocaines
noun, a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 21 NO 4 , obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.
Schiller
noun, a bronzelike luster, sometimes with iridescence, occurring on certain minerals.
seraphic
adjective, of, like, or befitting a seraph.
close-in
adjective, near, as to a common center; adjacent, especially to a city:
clinches
noun, the act of clinching.
pelorias
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
sea-lion
noun, any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus (Steller's sea lion) of the northern Pacific, and Zalophus californicus (California sea lion) of the Pacific coast of North America.
clincher
noun, a person or thing that clinches.
perillas
noun, any of several aromatic Asian plants belonging to the genus Perilla, of the mint family, especially P. frutescens, which has become naturalized in the eastern U.S. and from which perilla oil is obtained.
aphonics
noun, Pathology. a person who is affected with aphonia.
cornicle
noun, any of various small, horn-shaped processes, especially one of a pair of tubes at the posterior end of the abdomen of aphids, from which a waxy fluid is emitted.
criollas
noun, a woman or girl born in Spanish America but of European, usually Spanish, ancestry.
conspire
verb (used with object), to plot (something wrong, evil, or illegal).
cornices
noun, Architecture. any prominent, continuous, horizontally projecting feature surmounting a wall or other construction, or dividing it horizontally for compositional purposes. the uppermost member of a classical entablature, consisting of a bed molding, a corona, and a cymatium, with rows of dentils, modillions, etc., often placed between the bed molding and the corona.
Cornelia
noun, flourished 2nd century b.c, Roman matron: mother of Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus.
poachers
noun, a person who trespasses on private property, especially to catch fish or game illegally.
croceins
noun, any of several acid azo dyes producing orange or scarlet colors.
C-scroll
noun, an ornamental motif in the shape of a C , used chiefly on furniture.
coracles
noun, a small, round, or very broad boat made of wickerwork or interwoven laths covered with a waterproof layer of animal skin, canvas, tarred or oiled cloth, or the like: used in Wales, Ireland, and parts of western England.
conchies
noun, conscientious objector.
cranches
verb (used with or without object), noun, crunch.
Poincare
noun, Jules Henri [zhyl ahn-ree] /ʒül ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1854–1912, French mathematician.
conceals
verb (used with object), to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight:
earlship
noun, earldom (def 1).
Colliers
noun, a ship for carrying coal.
apocrine
adjective, of or relating to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine).
corniche
noun, a winding road cut into the side of a steep hill or along the face of a coastal cliff.
colinear
adjective, collinear.
collapse
noun, a falling in or together:
coachers
noun, a person who coaches; a coach.
clerical
noun, a cleric.
chicanes
noun, deception; chicanery.
chlorine
noun, a halogen element, a heavy, greenish-yellow, incombustible, water-soluble, poisonous gas that is highly irritating to the respiratory organs, obtained chiefly by electrolysis of sodium chloride brine: used for water purification, in the making of bleaching powder, and in the manufacture both of chemicals that do not contain chlorine, as ethylene glycol, and of those that do. Symbol: Cl; atomic weight: 35.453; atomic number: 17.
chlorals
noun, Also called trichloroacetaldehyde, trichloroacetic acid aldehyde. a colorless, oily liquid, C 2 Cl 3 HO, having a pungent odor, usually derived by the chlorination of ethyl alcohol or of acetaldehyde and combining with water to form chloral hydrate.
Chi-Rhos
noun, the Christian monogram ( ☧ ) made from the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ.
chinches
noun, chinch bug.
carillon
noun, a set of stationary bells hung in a tower and sounded by manual or pedal action, or by machinery.
chillers
noun, a person or thing that chills.
carioles
noun, a small, open, two-wheeled vehicle.
carlines
noun, an old woman.
Carlisle
noun, John Griffin [grif-in] /ˈgrɪf ɪn/ (Show IPA), 1835–1910, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1883–89.
Chicanos
noun, a Mexican-American.
charnels
noun, a repository for dead bodies.
caprices
noun, a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
Caroline
noun, a female given name.
Charline
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
chaperon
noun, a person, usually a married or older woman, who, for propriety, accompanies a young unmarried woman in public or who attends a party of young unmarried men and women.
chancres
noun, the initial lesion of syphilis and certain other infectious diseases, commonly a more or less distinct ulcer or sore with a hard base.
chancels
noun, the space about the altar of a church, usually enclosed, for the clergy and other officials.
chalones
noun, an endocrine secretion that depresses or inhibits physiological activity.
shrapnel
noun, Military. a hollow projectile containing bullets or the like and a bursting charge, designed to explode before reaching the target, and to set free a shower of missiles. such projectiles collectively.
cephalon
noun, the head, especially of an arthropod.
cephalo-
cephalin
noun, any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties.
capriole
noun, a caper or leap.
choleras
noun, Also called Asiatic cholera. Pathology. an acute, infectious disease, endemic in India and China and occasionally epidemic elsewhere, characterized by profuse diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, etc.
calciner
noun, a person or thing that calcines.
calliper
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
calcines
noun, material resulting from calcination; calx.
clarions
noun, an ancient trumpet with a curved shape.
clarinos
noun, a valveless trumpet used in the 17th and 18th centuries for playing rapid passages in the high register.
calicles
noun, a cuplike depression or formation, as in corals.
calicoes
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
pinscher
noun, one of a group of related dogs including the Doberman pinscher, miniature pinscher, and affenpinscher.
calipers
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
pinochle
noun, a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck.
pinholes
noun, a small hole made by or as by a pin.
Calliope
noun, Also called steam organ. a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard.
Niarchos
noun, Stavros Spyros [stahv-raws spee-raws] /ˈstɑv rɔs ˈspi rɔs/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, Greek businessman and shipowner.
choleric
adjective, extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible:
Nicholas
noun, of Cusa [kyoo-zuh] /ˈkyu zə/ (Show IPA), 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German Nikolaus von Cusa.
calorics
noun, heat.
chronics
noun, Slang. cronic.
open-air
noun, the outdoors.
chorines
noun, a chorus girl.
canopies
noun, a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.
chorales
noun, a hymn, especially one with strong harmonization:
capelins
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
chopines
noun, a shoe having a thick sole, usually of cork, suggesting a short stilt, worn especially by women in 18th-century Europe after its introduction from Turkey.
pinchers
noun, a person or thing that pinches.
cholines
noun, Biochemistry. a quaternary ammonium cation, C 5 H 14 N + O, one of the B-complex vitamins, found in the lecithin of many plants and animals.
scallion
noun, any onion that does not form a large bulb; green onion.
cephalic
adjective, of or relating to the head.
heparins
noun, Biochemistry. a polysaccharide, occurring in various tissues, especially the liver, and having anticoagulent properties.
acrolein
noun, a yellow, flammable liquid, C 3 H 4 O, having a stifling odor, usually obtained by the decomposition of glycerol: used chiefly in the synthesis of commercial and pharmaceutical products.
escallop
noun, scallop.
Escorial
noun, a building in central Spain, 27 miles (43 km) NW of Madrid, containing a monastery, palace, church, and mausoleum of the Spanish sovereigns: erected 1563–84.
alphorns
noun, alpenhorn.
panicles
noun, a compound raceme.
Achilles
noun, the greatest Greek warrior in the Trojan War and hero of Homer's Iliad. He killed Hector and was killed when Paris wounded him in the heel, his one vulnerable spot, with an arrow.
replicas
noun, a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
spiracle
noun, a breathing hole; an opening by which a confined space has communication with the outer air; air hole.
allspice
noun, the dried, unripe berries of an aromatic tropical American tree, Pimenta dioica, used whole or ground as a spice.
sphaero-
replicon
noun, any genetic element that can regulate and effect its own replication from initiation to completion.
rolliche
noun, roulade (def 2).
prolines
noun, an alcohol-soluble amino acid, C 4 H 9 NHCOOH, occurring in high concentration in collagen. Symbol: P. Abbreviation: Pro;
polleras
noun, a gaily colored costume worn by women during fiestas in Latin-American countries.
rocaille
noun, Fine Arts. any of the fantastic ornamental, often asymmetrical, combinations characteristic of the Rococo period, consisting of rock, shell, and plant forms combined with artificial forms, esp C -curves.
harelips
noun, Usually Offensive. cleft lip.
alienors
noun, a person who transfers property.
procaine
noun, a compound, C 13 H 20 N 2 O 2 , used chiefly as a local and spinal anesthetic.
hispano-
pralines
noun, a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut.
parclose
noun, (in a church) a screen dividing one area from another, as a chapel from an aisle.
pelicans
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
helicons
noun, a coiled tuba carried over the shoulder and used especially in military bands.
hellions
noun, a disorderly, troublesome, rowdy, or mischievous person.
encroach
verb (used without object), to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits; make gradual inroads:
ailerons
noun, Aeronautics. a movable surface, usually near the trailing edge of a wing, that controls the roll of the airframe or effects maneuvers, as banks and the like.
inscroll
verb (used with object), enscroll.
psoralen
noun, a toxic substance, C 11 H 6 O 3 , found in certain plants, including parsnips, used to increase the response to ultraviolet light in the treatment of severe cases of acne and psoriasis.
enscroll
verb (used with object), to commemorate or record in a permanent manner, by or as if by inscribing on parchment.
anechoic
adjective, (of a recording chamber, television studio, or the like) characterized by an unusually low degree of reverberation; echo-free.
inhalers
noun, an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
inarches
verb (used with object), to graft by uniting a growing branch to a stock without separating the branch from its parent stock.
inscape
noun, the unique essence or inner nature of a person, place, thing, or event, especially depicted in poetry or a work of art.
phrenic
adjective, Anatomy. of or relating to the diaphragm.
ceriphs
noun, serif.
chorals
noun, chorale.
hoarsen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become hoarse.
chorale
noun, a hymn, especially one with strong harmonization:
chopins
noun, an old Scottish unit of liquid measure equivalent to about a quart.
Laconic
adjective, using few words; expressing much in few words; concise:
Rhenish
noun, British. Rhine wine.
chopine
noun, a shoe having a thick sole, usually of cork, suggesting a short stilt, worn especially by women in 18th-century Europe after its introduction from Turkey.
phrenia
pincher
noun, a person or thing that pinches.
Lachish
noun, a Canaanite city captured by Joshua: now an archaeological site in Israel.
choreas
noun, any of several diseases of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements, chiefly of the face and extremities.
pincers
noun, a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles (usually used with pair of).
chollas
noun, any of several spiny treelike cacti belonging to the genus Opuntia, especially O. fulgida of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having knobby outgrowths and yellow spines.
Lachine
noun, a city in S Quebec, in E Canada, near Quebec, on the St. Lawrence.
choline
noun, Biochemistry. a quaternary ammonium cation, C 5 H 14 N + O, one of the B-complex vitamins, found in the lecithin of many plants and animals.
cholers
noun, irascibility; anger; wrath; irritability.
hollers
noun, a loud cry used to express pain or surprise, to attract attention, to call for help, etc.
hollies
noun, any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, as I. opaca (American holly) the state tree of Delaware, or I. aquifolium (English holly) having glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries.
cholera
noun, Also called Asiatic cholera. Pathology. an acute, infectious disease, endemic in India and China and occasionally epidemic elsewhere, characterized by profuse diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, etc.
phreno-
pinches
Oceanic
adjective, of, living in, or produced by the ocean:
chorine
noun, a chorus girl.
Nichole
noun, a female given name.
circles
noun, a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 .
richens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become rich or richer.
inclasp
verb (used with object), enclasp.
hernias
noun, the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
hernio-
heroics
noun, Usually, heroics. heroic verse.
pinhole
noun, a small hole made by or as by a pin.
inhaler
noun, an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
sharpie
noun, sharper.
heroins
noun, a white, crystalline, narcotic powder, C 21 H 23 NO 5 , derived from morphine, formerly used as an analgesic and sedative: manufacture and importation of heroin are now controlled by federal law in the U.S. because of the danger of addiction.
Hichens
noun, Robert Smythe [smahyth,, smahyth] /smaɪð,, smaɪθ/ (Show IPA), 1864–1950, English novelist.
cinches
noun, a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
choices
noun, an act or instance of choosing; selection:
Nichols
noun, John, born 1940, U.S. novelist.
shellac
noun, lac that has been purified and formed into thin sheets, used for making varnish.
ciceros
noun, a Continental unit of measurement for type, equal to 12 Didot points, or 0.178 inches (4.5 mm), roughly comparable to a pica.
Nicolle
noun, Charles [sharl] /ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1866–1936, French physician: Nobel prize 1928.
rapines
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
shoepac
noun, a heavy, laced, waterproof boot.
princes
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
lancers
noun, a set of quadrilles danced in sequence.
ocellar
adjective, pertaining to an ocellus.
chronic
noun, Slang. cronic.
hilloas
interjection, noun, hallo.
Pilsner
noun, a pale, light lager beer.
proline
noun, an alcohol-soluble amino acid, C 4 H 9 NHCOOH, occurring in high concentration in collagen. Symbol: P. Abbreviation: Pro;
rhachis
noun, rachis.
charnel
noun, a repository for dead bodies.
Cheiron
noun, Chiron.
inlaces
verb (used with object), enlace.
Chalons
noun, Also called Châlons-sur-Marne [sha-lawn-syr-marn] /ʃa lɔn sürˈmarn/ (Show IPA). a city in and the capital of Marne, in NE France: defeat of Attila a.d. 451.
cheiro-
chechia
noun, a close-fitting, cylindrical cap with a tuft or tassel.
cheapos
noun, Slang. cheapo.
chancel
noun, the space about the altar of a church, usually enclosed, for the clergy and other officials.
ralline
adjective, belonging or pertaining to the family Rallidae, comprising the rails and allied species.
icecaps
noun, a thick cover of ice over an area, sloping in all directions from the center.
re-coil
verb (used with or without object), to coil again.
ranches
noun, an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions.
Cherish
verb (used with object), to hold or treat as dear; feel love for:
Charlie
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter C.
Charles
noun, (Prince of Edinburgh and of Wales) born 1948, heir apparent to the throne of Great Britain (son of Elizabeth II).
Chaplin
noun, Sir Charles Spencer ("Charlie") 1889–1977, English film actor, producer, and director; in U.S. 1910–52.
recalls
noun, an act of recalling.
ranchos
noun, a ranch.
picaros
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
N-shell
noun, the fourth shell of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom and containing, when filled, 32 electrons having principal quantum number 4.
inshore
adverb, toward the shore:
chancre
noun, the initial lesion of syphilis and certain other infectious diseases, commonly a more or less distinct ulcer or sore with a hard base.
chances
noun, the absence of any cause of events that can be predicted, understood, or controlled: often personified or treated as a positive agency:
chancer
noun, a person who takes many risks.
chalone
noun, an endocrine secretion that depresses or inhibits physiological activity.
chicane
noun, deception; chicanery.
inphase
adjective, having the same phase.
Hornell
noun, a city in S New York.
phrenol
prosaic
adjective, commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative:
chaines
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
chloric
adjective, of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state.
reposal
noun, the act of reposing.
isopach
noun, a line drawn on a map connecting all points of equal thickness of a particular geologic formation.
chloral
noun, Also called trichloroacetaldehyde, trichloroacetic acid aldehyde. a colorless, oily liquid, C 2 Cl 3 HO, having a pungent odor, usually derived by the chlorination of ethyl alcohol or of acetaldehyde and combining with water to form chloral hydrate.
isoneph
noun, a line on a weather map or chart connecting points having the same amount of cloudiness.
Chalcis
noun, a city on Euboea, in SE Greece.
Chi-Rho
noun, the Christian monogram ( ☧ ) made from the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ.
pillars
noun, an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument:
chalco-
ipecacs
noun, the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family.
inhales
verb (used with object), to breathe in; draw in by breathing:
Chillon
noun, an ancient castle in W Switzerland, at the end of Lake Geneva.
chalice
noun, Ecclesiastical. a cup for the wine of the Eucharist or Mass. the wine contained in it.
replica
noun, a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
chiller
noun, a person or thing that chills.
Chillan
noun, a city in central Chile: earthquakes 1835, 1939.
hospice
noun, a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order.
Challis
noun, a soft fabric of plain weave in wool, cotton, rayon, or other staple fiber, either in a solid color or, more often, a small print.
chicles
noun, a gumlike substance obtained from the latex of certain tropical American trees, as the sapodilla, used chiefly in the manufacture of chewing gum.
rallies
noun, a recovery from dispersion or disorder, as of troops.
Chicano
noun, a Mexican-American.
enclasp
verb (used with object), to hold in or as in a clasp or embrace.
clarino
noun, a valveless trumpet used in the 17th and 18th centuries for playing rapid passages in the high register.
sharpen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become sharp or sharper.
Corsica
noun, an island in the Mediterranean, SE of and forming a department of France. 3367 sq. mi. (8720 sq. km). Capital: Ajaccio.
Crispen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become crisp.
Ercilla
noun, Alonso de [ah-lawn-saw th e] /ɑˈlɔn sɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1533–94, Spanish epic poet; soldier in the conquest of Chile.
criolla
noun, a woman or girl born in Spanish America but of European, usually Spanish, ancestry.
crinose
adjective, hairy.
crepons
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
Ericson
noun, Leif [leef;; Icelandic leyv] /lif;; Icelandic leɪv/ (Show IPA), flourished a.d. c1000, Norse mariner: according to Icelandic saga, discoverer of Vinland (son of Eric the Red).
scrapie
noun, a usually fatal brain disease of sheep, characterized by twitching of the neck and head, grinding of the teeth, and scraping of itching portions of skin against fixed objects with a subsequent loss of wool: thought to be caused by an infectious prion.
Loraine
noun, a female given name, form of Lorraine.
craniol
cranio-
Salerno
noun, a seaport in SW Italy: taken by U.S. forces September 1943.
escolar
noun, a snake mackerel, especially Lepidocybium flavobrunneum.
Cornish
noun, the Celtic language of Cornwall, extinct since c1800.
erasion
noun, the act of erasing.
espanol
noun, the Spanish language.
cornice
noun, Architecture. any prominent, continuous, horizontally projecting feature surmounting a wall or other construction, or dividing it horizontally for compositional purposes. the uppermost member of a classical entablature, consisting of a bed molding, a corona, and a cymatium, with rows of dentils, modillions, etc., often placed between the bed molding and the corona.
cornels
noun, any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus; dogwood.
Cornell
noun, Ezra, 1809–74, U.S. capitalist and philanthropist.
Rosella
noun, any of several large, colorful parakeets of the genus Platycercus, of Australia.
corneas
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
Seconal
Corelli
noun, Arcangelo [ahr-kahn-je-law] /ɑrˈkɑn dʒɛˌlɔ/ (Show IPA), 1653–1713, Italian violinist and composer.
Roscian
adjective, of, relating to, or involving acting.
Rosalie
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning rose festival.
coracle
noun, a small, round, or very broad boat made of wickerwork or interwoven laths covered with a waterproof layer of animal skin, canvas, tarred or oiled cloth, or the like: used in Wales, Ireland, and parts of western England.
plenish
verb (used with object), to fill up; stock; furnish.
poacher
noun, a person who trespasses on private property, especially to catch fish or game illegally.
crocein
noun, any of several acid azo dyes producing orange or scarlet colors.
planish
verb (used with object), to give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.
Ehrlich
noun, Paul [poul] /paʊl/ (Show IPA), 1854–1915, German physician, bacteriologist, and chemist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1908.
enrolls
verb (used with object), to write the name of (a person) in a roll or register; place upon a list; register:
scallop
noun, any of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten (Pecten) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together.
Ellison
noun, Ralph (Waldo) [wawl-doh,, wol-] /ˈwɔl doʊ,, ˈwɒl-/ (Show IPA), 1914–1994, U.S. novelist, essayist, and lecturer.
lioncel
noun, a lion: so called when three or more are displayed on an escutcheon.
scalpel
noun, a small, light, usually straight knife used in surgical and anatomical operations and dissections.
Polaris
noun, Astronomy. the polestar or North Star, a star of the second magnitude situated close to the north pole of the heavens, in the constellation Ursa Minor: the outermost star in the handle of the Little Dipper.
scapho-
loaches
noun, any of several slender European and Asian fishes of the family Cobitidae and related families, having several barbels around the mouth.
loaners
noun, a person or thing that loans.
pollens
noun, the fertilizing element of flowering plants, consisting of fine, powdery, yellowish grains or spores, sometimes in masses.
eparchs
noun, the prefect or governor of an eparchy.
sanicle
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Sanicula, of the parsley family, as S. marilandica, of America, used in medicine.
pollera
noun, a gaily colored costume worn by women during fiestas in Latin-American countries.
Epsilon
noun, the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (E, ε).
eclairs
noun, a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
echino-
scholar
noun, a learned or erudite person, especially one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject.
epinaos
noun, a rear vestibule, as of a classical temple.
scholia
noun, Often, scholia. an explanatory note or comment. an ancient annotation upon a passage in a Greek or Latin text.
Linares
noun, a city in S Spain.
locales
noun, a place or locality, especially with reference to events or circumstances connected with it:
Linacre
noun, Thomas, 1460?–1521, English humanist, translator, scholar, and physician.
epochal
adjective, of, relating to, or of the nature of an epoch.
scleral
adjective, sclerotic (def 1).
sclero-
cronies
noun, a close friend or companion; chum.
poaches
verb (used with object), to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish.
cephal-
Copehan
noun, Wintun.
heparin
noun, Biochemistry. a polysaccharide, occurring in various tissues, especially the liver, and having anticoagulent properties.
Shapiro
noun, Karl (Jay) 1913–2000, U.S. poet and editor.
coalers
noun, a railroad, ship, etc., used mainly to haul or supply coal.
coaches
noun, a large, horse-drawn, four-wheeled carriage, usually enclosed.
Harpies
noun, Classical Mythology. a ravenous, filthy monster having a woman's head and a bird's body.
coacher
noun, a person who coaches; a coach.
placers
noun, a surficial mineral deposit formed by the concentration of small particles of heavy minerals, as gold, rutile, or platinum, in gravel or small sands.
harshen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become harsh:
clip-on
noun, a clip-on device, ornament, or the like.
shallop
noun, any of various vessels formerly used for sailing or rowing in shallow waters, especially a two-masted, gaff-rigged vessel of the 17th and 18th centuries.
praline
noun, a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut.
prances
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
clerics
noun, a member of the clergy.
helical
adjective, pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.
clasper
noun, a person or thing that clasps.
cocaine
noun, a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 21 NO 4 , obtained from coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic and also widely used as an illicit drug for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties.
nephric
adjective, renal.
nephro-
helico-
Helicon
noun, a coiled tuba carried over the shoulder and used especially in military bands.
Clarion
noun, an ancient trumpet with a curved shape.
hellion
noun, a disorderly, troublesome, rowdy, or mischievous person.
hellish
adjective, of, like, or suitable to hell; infernal; vile; horrible:
Clarice
noun, a female given name, form of Clara.
Helprin
noun, Mark, born 1947, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
larches
noun, any coniferous tree of the genus Larix, yielding a tough durable wood.
claires
noun, Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
pinoles
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
coarsen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become coarse.
roaches
noun, a cockroach.
Conrail
noun, a government-supported corporation that combined six bankrupt railroads to provide freight and commuter service in 17 states from Boston to St. Louis.
Lenclos
noun, Anne [ahn,, an] /ɑn,, an/ (Show IPA), (Ninon de Lenclos) 1620–1705? French courtesan and wit.
senhora
noun, a Portuguese term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
concise
adjective, expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse:
porches
noun, an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.
conches
noun, the spiral shell of a gastropod, often used as a horn.
porcine
adjective, of or relating to swine.
conceal
verb (used with object), to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight:
planers
noun, Carpentry. a power machine for removing the rough or excess surface from a board.
Collins
noun, a tall drink made with gin, whiskey, rum, or vodka, and lemon or lime juice, soda water, and sugar.
Rollins
noun, Theodore Walter ("Sonny") born 1930, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
Collier
noun, a ship for carrying coal.
collars
noun, the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over.
halloes
noun, the cry “hallo!”.
Halpern
noun, Daniel, born 1945, U.S. poet and editor.
narcose
adjective, characterized by stupor; stuporous.
nailers
noun, a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.
Colchis
noun, an ancient country in Asia, S of the Caucasus and bordering on the Black Sea: the land of the Golden Fleece and of Medea in Greek mythology.
Sephora
noun, Zipporah.
plancer
noun, the soffit of a cornice, especially one of wood.
coheirs
noun, a joint heir.
coeliac
adjective, celiac.
Cochran
noun, Jacqueline, 1910?–80, U.S. aviator.
Leclair
noun, Jean Marie [zhahn ma-ree] /ʒɑ̃ maˈri/ (Show IPA), 1697–1764, French violinist and composer.
cochlea
noun, a spiral-shaped cavity forming a division of the internal ear in humans and in most other mammals.
Cochise
noun, c1815–74, a chief of the Chiricahua Apaches.
cochins
noun, one of an Asian breed of chickens, resembling the Brahma but slightly smaller.
harelip
noun, Usually Offensive. cleft lip.
cochair
noun, a cochairperson.
copiers
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
inclose
verb (used with object), enclose.
Acheron
noun, Classical Mythology. a river in Hades over which Charon ferried the souls of the dead.
alpines
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
caliche
noun, a surface deposit consisting of sand or clay impregnated with crystalline salts such as sodium nitrate or sodium chloride.
claries
noun, any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.
calicle
noun, a cuplike depression or formation, as in corals.
carnose
adjective, of or relating to flesh; fleshy.
philol.
caroche
noun, (in the 17th century) a luxurious or stately coach or carriage.
oraches
noun, any plant of the genus Atriplex, especially A. hortensis, of the amaranth family, cultivated for use like spinach.
calicos
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
splicer
noun, a device used to hold two sections of motion-picture film, recording tape, etc., in proper alignment while they are being spliced together.
orpines
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
caplins
noun, capelin.
carnies
noun, a person employed by a carnival.
carpels
noun, a simple pistil, or a single member of a compound pistil.
alphorn
noun, alpenhorn.
Pechora
noun, a river in the NE Russian Federation in Europe, flowing from the Ural Mountains to the Arctic Ocean. 1110 miles (1785 km) long.
phenols
noun, Also called carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid. a white, crystalline, water-soluble, poisonous mass, C 6 H 5 OH, obtained from coal tar, or a hydroxyl derivative of benzene: used chiefly as a disinfectant, as an antiseptic, and in organic synthesis.
caliper
noun, Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
persona
noun, a person.
paniers
noun, pannier.
Pearson
noun, Drew (Andrew Russell Pearson) 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
philos.
orphans
noun, a child who has lost both parents through death, or, less commonly, one parent.
slip-on
noun, something made this way, especially an article of clothing.
calices
noun, plural of calix.
archils
noun, orchil.
Phineas
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “serpent's mouth or oracle.”.
Carline
noun, an old woman.
aileron
noun, Aeronautics. a movable surface, usually near the trailing edge of a wing, that controls the roll of the airframe or effects maneuvers, as banks and the like.
peloria
noun, regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
Perilla
noun, any of several aromatic Asian plants belonging to the genus Perilla, of the mint family, especially P. frutescens, which has become naturalized in the eastern U.S. and from which perilla oil is obtained.
phallic
adjective, of, relating to, or resembling a phallus.
spheno-
archons
noun, a higher magistrate in ancient Athens.
paroles
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
pelican
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
cariole
noun, a small, open, two-wheeled vehicle.
sphenic
adjective, being in the shape of a wedge; wedge-shaped.
archine
noun, arshin.
spleno-
splenic
adjective, of, pertaining to, connected with, or affecting the spleen:
anisole
noun, a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, C 7 H 8 O, having a pleasant, aromatic odor, used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis, and as a vermicide.
spheral
adjective, of or relating to a sphere.
pallors
noun, unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness.
caprine
adjective, of or relating to goats.
Carlson
noun, Anton Julius [an-tohn,, -ton] /ˈæn toʊn,, -tɒn/ (Show IPA), 1875–1956, U.S. physiologist, born in Sweden.
anchors
noun, any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
Caprice
noun, a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
calcine
noun, material resulting from calcination; calx.
cahiers
noun, Bookbinding. a number of sheets of paper or leaves of a book placed together, as for binding.
special
noun, a special person or thing.
parison
noun, a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
panicle
noun, a compound raceme.
carhops
noun, a person who serves customers in their cars. at a drive-in restaurant.
Persian
noun, a member of the native peoples of Iran, descended in part from the ancient Iranians.
Acheson
noun, Dean (Gooderham) [goo d-er-ham,, -uh m] /ˈgʊd ərˌhæm,, -əm/ (Show IPA), 1893–1971, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1949–53.
sphero-
callose
noun, callus (def 2).
Ophelia
noun, a female given name.
cancels
noun, an act of canceling.
spancel
noun, a noosed rope with which to hobble an animal, especially a horse or cow.
parcels
noun, an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
alienor
noun, a person who transfers property.
caloric
noun, heat.
phonics
noun, a method of teaching reading and spelling based upon the phonetic interpretation of ordinary spelling.
callers
noun, a person or thing that calls.
spinach
noun, a plant, Spinacia oleracea, cultivated for its edible, crinkly or flat leaves.
phonies
noun, something that is phony; a counterfeit or fake.
Celosia
noun, any plant of the genus Celosia, having small, usually red or yellowish flowers in dense, crested or plumelike spikes. Compare cockscomb (def 3).
shophar
noun, shofar.
parches
verb (used with object), to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
Orleans
noun, a city in and the capital of Loiret, in central France, SSW of Paris: English siege of the city raised by Joan of Arc 1428.
pencils
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
spaniel
noun, one of any of several breeds of small or medium-sized dogs, usually having a long, silky coat and long, drooping ears.
alerion
noun, an eagle displayed, usually represented without a beak or legs.
Calorie
noun, Thermodynamics. Also called gram calorie, small calorie. an amount of heat exactly equal to 4.1840 joules. Abbreviation: cal. (usually initial capital letter) kilocalorie. Abbreviation: Cal.
oilcans
noun, a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
orchils
noun, a violet coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, chiefly species of Roccella.
Opaline
adjective, of or like opal; opalescent.
caliphs
noun, a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
Canopic
adjective, pertaining to Canopus.
aphonic
noun, Pathology. a person who is affected with aphonia.
Parnell
noun, Charles Stewart, 1846–91, Irish political leader.
orceins
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
Allison
noun, Donald ("Donnie") born 1939, and his brother, Robert, (Bobby), born 1937, U.S. racing-car drivers.
cashier
noun, an employee, as in a market or department store, who collects payments for customer purchases.
paillon
noun, a sheet of thin metallic foil used decoratively in enameling and gilding.
arseno-
phocine
adjective, of or relating to seals.
capelin
noun, either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific.
spoiler
noun, a person or thing that spoils.
crepon
noun, a heavyweight crepe fabric.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
rhinal
adjective, of or relating to the nose; nasal.
rhino-
crapes
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
archon
noun, a higher magistrate in ancient Athens.
pensil
noun, pencel.
Lorain
noun, a port in N Ohio, on Lake Erie.
Arches
noun, Architecture. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening. an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch. a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway. the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
crones
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
Rhines
noun, Joseph Banks, 1895–1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.
Lahore
noun, a city in NE Pakistan: the capital of Punjab province.
CRONIC
noun, very potent marijuana.
loners
noun, a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others:
scrape
noun, an act or instance of scraping.
cripes
interjection, (used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment.)
scoria
noun, Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum.
pocill
solace
noun, comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
scorch
noun, a superficial burn.
Locris
noun, either of two districts in the central part of ancient Greece.
pacers
noun, a person or thing that paces.
archil
noun, orchil.
hillos
interjection, noun, hallo.
Lochia
noun, the liquid discharge from the uterus after childbirth.
cresol
noun, any of three isomeric compounds having the formula C 7 H 8 O, usually derived from coal tar and wood tar, and used chiefly as a disinfectant.
rhinos
noun, a rhinoceros.
archi-
Hirsch
noun, John Stephen, 1930–1989, Canadian stage director, born in Hungary.
parole
noun, Penology. the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed. such release or its duration. an official document authorizing such a release.
sconce
noun, a bracket for candles or other lights, placed on a wall, mirror, picture frame, etc.
hilloa
interjection, noun, hallo.
lopers
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
lancer
noun, a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
Archie
noun, a male given name, form of Archibald.
prison
noun, a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
rhenic
adjective, of or containing rhenium.
parols
noun, something stated or declared.
copier
noun, a person or thing that copies; copyist.
resoil
verb (used with object), to replace topsoil, especially that lost by erosion.
plani-
arsen-
copens
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
plano-
copers
noun, a horse dealer.
orphan
noun, a child who has lost both parents through death, or, less commonly, one parent.
nachos
noun, a snack or appetizer consisting of a small piece of tortilla topped with cheese, hot peppers, etc., and broiled.
copies
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
pleach
verb (used with object), to interweave (branches, vines, etc.), as for a hedge or arbor.
pleio-
copras
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
plench
noun, a tool combining pliers and wrench: used especially by astronauts.
holpen
verb, a past participle of help.
copals
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
senhor
noun, a Portuguese term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
Orphic
adjective, of or relating to Orpheus.
reship
verb (used with object), to ship again.
Senlac
noun, a hill in SE England: believed by some historians to have been the site of the Battle of Hastings, 1066.
Senior
noun, a person who is older than another.
Orlich
noun, Francisco J [frahn-sees-kaw] /frɑnˈsis kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1906–69, Costa Rican engineer and statesman: president 1962–66.
conch-
Concha
noun, Anatomy. a shell-like structure, especially the external ear. any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.
pernio
noun, chilblain.
conchs
noun, the spiral shell of a gastropod, often used as a horn.
arshin
noun, a Russian unit of length equal to 28 inches (71 cm).
arsino
adjective, containing the arsino group.
nacres
noun, mother-of-pearl.
conics
noun, the branch of geometry that deals with conic sections.
conies
noun, the fur of a rabbit, especially when dyed to simulate Hudson seal.
arsine
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
proles
noun, a member of the proletariat.
soaper
noun, soap opera.
Pascin
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Julius Pincas) 1885–1930, French painter, born in Bulgaria.
cranch
verb (used with or without object), noun, crunch.
Lorena
noun, a female given name.
lorica
noun, Zoology. a hard protective case or sheath, as the protective coverings secreted by certain protists.
corpse
noun, a dead body, usually of a human being.
Hoenir
noun, a god, one of the Aesir, companion of Odin and Loki, hostage to the Vanir.
ariels
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
Lorens
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Secchi
noun, Pietro Angelo [pye-traw ahn-je-law] /ˈpyɛ trɔ ˈɑn dʒɛ lɔ/ (Show IPA), 1818–78, Italian Jesuit and astronomer.
cosher
verb (used with object), to treat with special fondness; pamper.
Laclos
noun, Pierre Ambroise François Choderlos de [pyer ahn-brwaz frahn-swa shaw der-loh duh] /pyɛr ɑ̃ˈbrwaz frɑ̃ˈswa ʃɔ dɛrˈloʊ də/ (Show IPA), 1741–1803, French general and writer.
COSINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side adjacent to a given angle to the hypotenuse. the sine of the complement of a given angle or arc. Abbreviation: cos.
search
noun, the act of searching; careful examination or investigation: an instance of this:
aeron.
hoarse
adjective, having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky:
lorans
noun, a system of long-range navigation whereby the latitude and longitude of a ship or airplane are determined from the time displacement between radio signals from two or more fixed transmitters.
scroll
noun, a roll of parchment, paper, copper, or other material, especially one with writing on it:
lories
noun, any of several small, usually brilliantly colored Australasian parrots having the tongue bordered with a brushlike fringe for feeding on nectar and fruit juices.
scler-
orpine
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
Perlis
noun, a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula. 310 sq. mi. (803 sq. km). Capital: Kangar.
corals
noun, the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
Aeolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
soccer
noun, a form of football played between two teams of 11 players, in which the ball may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers, who may use their hands to catch, carry, throw, or stop the ball.
Aeolis
noun, an ancient coastal region and Greek colony in NW Asia Minor: settled by Aeolians.
holler
noun, a loud cry used to express pain or surprise, to attract attention, to call for help, etc.
cornea
noun, the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
Cornel
noun, any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus; dogwood.
parsec
noun, a unit of distance equal to that required to cause a heliocentric parallax of one second of an arc, equivalent to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light-years.
holies
noun, a place of worship; sacred place; sanctuary.
oscine
noun, an oscine bird.
perish
Idioms, perish the thought, may it never happen: used facetiously or as an afterthought of foreboding.
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
laches
noun, failure to do something at the proper time, especially such delay as will bar a party from bringing a legal proceeding.
parson
noun, a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
social
noun, a social gathering or party, especially of or as given by an organized group:
sclera
noun, a dense, white, fibrous membrane that, with the cornea, forms the external covering of the eyeball.
enrols
verb (used with or without object), enroll.
Hiller
noun, Dame Wendy, 1912–2003, British actress.
Rosina
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Rose.
Alpine
noun, (initial capital letter) Anthropology. a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
lichen
noun, any complex organism of the group Lichenes, composed of a fungus in symbiotic union with an alga and having a greenish, gray, yellow, brown, or blackish thallus that grows in leaflike, crustlike, or branching forms on rocks, trees, etc.
sacro-
ponces
noun, a pimp.
hellos
noun, the call “hello” (used as an expression of greeting):
espial
noun, the act of spying.
ponies
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
escarp
noun, Fortification. the inner slope or wall of the ditch surrounding a rampart.
lesion
noun, an injury; hurt; wound.
aloins
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
panier
noun, pannier.
Alnico
noun, a permanent-magnet alloy having aluminum, nickel, and cobalt as its principal ingredients.
rosace
noun, rosette (def 3).
Parish
noun, an ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy.
eschar
noun, a hard crust or scab, as from a burn.
liches
noun, the body; the trunk.
Pansil
noun, Pancha Sila.
parles
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
pallor
noun, unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness.
ancile
noun, a shield given by Mars to Numa Pompilius as the palladium of Rome.
linacs
noun, linear accelerator.
anchor
noun, any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
epochs
noun, a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.:
riches
noun, (used with a plural verb) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
Pellan
noun, Alfred [French al-fred] /French alˈfrɛd/ (Show IPA), 1906–1988, Canadian painter.
sailer
noun, a vessel propelled by a sail or sails.
saline
noun, a sterile solution of sodium chloride used to dilute medications or for intravenous therapy.
ericas
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
Henoch
noun, Enoch (defs 1, 2).
panels
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
Poncas
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
sailor
noun, a person whose occupation is sailing or navigation; mariner.
Lepcha
noun, a member of a people of Sikkim and adjacent areas of Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
all-in
adjective, Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
ephors
noun, one of a body of magistrates in various ancient Dorian states, especially at Sparta, where a body of five was elected annually by the people.
precis
noun, a concise summary.
Larine
adjective, characteristic of or resembling a gull.
Hansel
noun, a gift or token for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, as at the beginning of the new year or when entering upon a new situation or enterprise.
haoles
noun, (among Polynesian Hawaiians) a term used to refer to a non-Polynesian, especially a white person.
haoris
noun, a loose, knee-length, Japanese garment resembling a coat.
alines
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
haplo-
A-line
noun, (especially in women's clothing) a cut of garment consisting basically of two A -shaped panels for the front and back, designed to give increasing fullness toward the hemline.
helic-
Lashio
noun, a town in N Burma (Myanmar), NE of Mandalay: the SW terminus of the Burma Road.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
preach
verb (used with object), to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
learns
verb (used with object), to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience:
hasher
noun, a waiter or waitress, especially in a hash house.
ripens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
Leipoa
noun, mallee fowl.
parens
plural noun, parentheses:
Hellas
noun, an area in the southern hemisphere of Mars, appearing as a light region when viewed telescopically from the earth.
Hallie
noun, a female given name.
Helios
noun, the ancient Greek god of the sun, represented as driving a chariot across the heavens; identified by the Romans with Sol.
halers
noun, heller2 (def 1).
helio-
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
Lenoir
noun, Jean Joseph Étienne [zhahn zhoh-zef ey-tyen] /ʒɑ̃ ʒoʊˈzɛf eɪˈtyɛn/ (Show IPA), 1822–1900, French inventor.
Haller
noun, Albrecht von [German ahl-brekht fuh n] /German ˈɑl brɛxt fən/ (Show IPA), 1708–77, Swiss physiologist, botanist, and writer.
Allies
noun, plural of ally.
Alison
noun, a female given name, form of Alice.
hallos
noun, the cry “hallo!”.
Allier
noun, a river flowing N from S France to the Loire. About 250 miles (400 km) long.
Pelion
noun, Mount, a mountain near the E coast of Greece, in Thessaly. 5252 feet (1600 meters).
haloes
noun, Also called nimbus. a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc.
Parcel
noun, an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
Lencas
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
pellas
noun, a ruined city in N Greece, NW of Salonika: the capital of ancient Macedonia; birthplace of Alexander the Great.
lineal
adjective, being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor, or in a direct line, as descent or succession.
Scilla
noun, modern name of Scylla.
llanos
noun, an extensive grassy plain with few trees.
loaner
noun, a person or thing that loans.
scarph
noun, a tapered or otherwise-formed end on each of the pieces to be assembled with a scarf joint.
resail
verb (used without object), to sail back or again.
Lanier
noun, Sidney, 1842–81, U.S. poet and literary scholar.
scarce
Idioms, make oneself scarce, Informal. to depart, especially suddenly. to stay away; avoid.
L-line
noun, one of a series of lines (L-series) in the x-ray spectrum of an atom corresponding to radiation (L-radiation) caused by the transition of an electron to the L-shell.
Elinor
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
hiero-
lanose
adjective, lanate.
Prince
noun, a nonreigning male member of a royal family.
Elisha
noun, Also, Douay Bible, Eliseus [el-i-see-uh s] /ˌɛl ɪˈsi əs/ (Show IPA). a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c., the successor of Elijah. II Kings 3–9.
elisor
noun, a person appointed by a court to perform the duties of a sheriff or coroner who is disqualified from acting in a certain case.
pairle
noun, a device representing the front of an ecclesiastical pallium, consisting of a broad Y -shaped form covered with crosses.
prices
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
scenic
noun, a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
Li-sao
noun, a poem (c320 b.c.) by Ch'ü Yüan.
schlep
noun, Also, schlepper. someone or something that is tedious, slow, or awkward; drag.
locals
noun, a local train, bus, etc.
paeons
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
locale
noun, a place or locality, especially with reference to events or circumstances connected with it:
schorl
noun, Mineralogy. a black tourmaline.
pencil
noun, a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
Solera
noun, (especially in Spain) a series of casks, graded according to age, in which sherries and brandies are stored while maturing.
lances
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
hieron
noun, (in ancient Greece) a temple or a sacred place.
Penchi
noun, Benxi.
Schipa
noun, Tito [tee-taw] /ˈti tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1890–1965, Italian operatic tenor.
echoic
adjective, resembling an echo.
eclair
noun, a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
sollar
noun, solar2 .
apices
noun, a plural of apex.
ahorse
adjective, adverb, on horseback:
Heroin
noun, a white, crystalline, narcotic powder, C 21 H 23 NO 5 , derived from morphine, formerly used as an analgesic and sedative: manufacture and importation of heroin are now controlled by federal law in the U.S. because of the danger of addiction.
ephahs
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).
Pollen
noun, the fertilizing element of flowering plants, consisting of fine, powdery, yellowish grains or spores, sometimes in masses.
paleon
phiale
noun, a shallow cup resembling a saucer, having a central boss and sometimes set upon a foot, used as a drinking vessel or to pour libations.
Lionel
noun, a male given name, form of Leon.
Eolian
noun, Aeolian2 (def 3).
hernia
noun, the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
sarco-
sapro-
Polish
noun, a substance used to give smoothness or gloss:
lapins
noun, a rabbit.
palish
adjective, somewhat pale.
liners
noun, a ship or airplane operated by a transportation or conveyance company.
eparch
noun, the prefect or governor of an eparchy.
Sophie
noun, a female given name.
linear
adjective, of, consisting of, or using lines:
enroll
verb (used with object), to write the name of (a person) in a roll or register; place upon a list; register:
Enrico
noun, a male given name: Italian form of Henry.
Ellora
noun, a village in S central India: important Hindu archaeological site.
aniso-
polers
noun, a person or thing that poles.
Sophar
noun, Zophar.
anoles
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
paleo-
Sopher
noun, scribe1 (def 3).
heroic
noun, Usually, heroics. heroic verse.
enhalo
verb (used with object), to surround with or as with a halo.
enrich
verb (used with object), to supply with riches, wealth, abundant or valuable possessions, etc.:
scaler
noun, a person or thing that scales.
police
noun, Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
polies
noun, Informal. polyester (def 2):
Enochs
noun, the father of Methuselah. Gen. 5:22.
richen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become rich or richer.
lipase
noun, any of a class of enzymes that break down fats, produced by the liver, pancreas, and other digestive organs or by certain plants.
planer
noun, Carpentry. a power machine for removing the rough or excess surface from a board.
nailer
noun, a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.
oriels
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
Chirac
noun, Jacques (René) born 1932, prime minister of France 1974–76, 1986–88; president 1995–2007.
recaps
noun, a recapped tire.
chines
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
Chino-
chinos
noun, a tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms, sports clothes, etc.
Philae
noun, an island in the Nile, in Upper Egypt: the site of ancient temples; now submerged by the waters of Lake Nasser.
Ranchi
noun, a city in and capital of Jharkhand state, in E India.
chiral
adjective, (of a molecule) not superimposable on its mirror image.
chinch
noun, chinch bug.
carhop
noun, a person who serves customers in their cars. at a drive-in restaurant.
chiro-
Chiron
noun, Classical Mythology. a wise and beneficent centaur, teacher of Achilles, Asclepius, and others.
chiros
noun, the ladyfish, Elops saurus.
splen-
chirps
noun, a chirping sound.
caries
noun, decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
chinas
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
chisel
noun, a wedgelike tool with a cutting edge at the end of the blade, often made of steel, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, etc.
Chiles
noun, chili.
siller
noun, silver.
Chicha
noun, a beer made from fermented corn in South and Central America.
chicle
noun, a gumlike substance obtained from the latex of certain tropical American trees, as the sapodilla, used chiefly in the manufacture of chewing gum.
Carlos
noun, Don [don;; Spanish dawn] /dɒn;; Spanish dɔn/ (Show IPA), (Carlos Maria Isidro de Borbón) 1788–1855, pretender to the Spanish throne.
insole
noun, the inner sole of a shoe or boot.
chicos
noun, greasewood (def 1).
reason
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
pillar
noun, an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument:
recall
noun, an act of recalling.
accel.
chills
noun, coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness:
chilo-
Chilon
noun, flourished 556 b.c, Greek sage and ephor at Sparta.
rancho
noun, a ranch.
Shilha
noun, a Berber language, the language of the Shluh.
pilose
adjective, covered with hair, especially soft hair; furry.
Shiloh
noun, a national park in SW Tennessee: Civil War battle 1862.
chorea
noun, any of several diseases of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements, chiefly of the face and extremities.
chopas
noun, any of several fishes, especially of the sea chub family, Kyphosidae, and the nibbler family, Girellidae.
Chopin
noun, an old Scottish unit of liquid measure equivalent to about a quart.
pheno-
choral
noun, chorale.
rehash
noun, the act of rehashing.
phasor
noun, a vector that represents a sinusoidally varying quantity, as a current or voltage, by means of a line rotating about a point in a plane, the magnitude of the quantity being proportional to the length of the line and the phase of the quantity being equal to the angle between the line and a reference line.
ipecac
noun, the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family.
recons
noun, reconnaissance.
chores
noun, a small or odd job; routine task.
chori-
choric
adjective, of, relating to, or written for a chorus.
Pharos
noun, a small peninsula in N Egypt, near Alexandria: site of ancient lighthouse built by Ptolemy.
caners
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
Chosen
noun, elect.
phenol
noun, Also called carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid. a white, crystalline, water-soluble, poisonous mass, C 6 H 5 OH, obtained from coal tar, or a hydroxyl derivative of benzene: used chiefly as a disinfectant, as an antiseptic, and in organic synthesis.
caplin
noun, capelin.
chlor-
Pilsen
noun, German name of Plzeň.
ichors
noun, Classical Mythology. an ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods.
Silone
noun, Ignazio [ee-nyah-tsyaw] /iˈnyɑ tsyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Secondo Tranquilli) 1900–78, Italian author.
recoil
noun, an act of recoiling.
phials
noun, vial.
Capris
noun, Capri pants.
choice
noun, an act or instance of choosing; selection:
spiro-
cholla
noun, any of several spiny treelike cacti belonging to the genus Opuntia, especially O. fulgida of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having knobby outgrowths and yellow spines.
ralphs
noun, a male given name: from Old Norse words meaning “counsel” and “wolf.”.
chole-
choler
noun, irascibility; anger; wrath; irritability.
capons
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
Capone
noun, Al(phonse) ("Scarface") 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.
spirea
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
icecap
noun, a thick cover of ice over an area, sloping in all directions from the center.
philo-
nopals
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
Achill
noun, an island off the coast of NW Ireland. 14 miles (23 km) long; 11 miles (18 km) wide.
chaine
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
phrase
noun, Grammar. a sequence of two or more words arranged in a grammatical construction and acting as a unit in a sentence. (in English) a sequence of two or more words that does not contain a finite verb and its subject or that does not consist of clause elements such as subject, verb, object, or complement, as a preposition and a noun or pronoun, an adjective and noun, or an adverb and verb.
phren.
sprain
noun, a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.
incase
verb (used with object), encase.
oilcan
noun, a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
cecils
noun, (Edgar Algernon) Robert (1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood) 1864–1958, British statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1937.
chains
noun, a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
incher
noun, something that has or is associated with a height or length of an inch or a specified number of inches (often used in combination):
chairs
noun, a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
rapine
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
chaise
noun, a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two persons; shay.
picaro
noun, a rogue or vagabond.
shrill
noun, a shrill sound.
Shrine
noun, a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious veneration and pilgrimage.
occas.
phones
noun, telephone (def 1).
Phocis
noun, an ancient district in central Greece, N of the Gulf of Corinth: site of Delphic oracle.
cellar
noun, a room, or set of rooms, for the storage of food, fuel, etc., wholly or partly underground and usually beneath a building.
censor
noun, an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
ochres
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
ochrea
noun, ocrea.
ceorls
noun, churl (def 4).
inhale
verb (used with object), to breathe in; draw in by breathing:
cellos
noun, the second largest member of the violin family, rested vertically on the floor between the performer's knees when being played.
ochers
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
ceriph
noun, serif.
phonic
adjective, of or relating to speech sounds.
inches
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
Cercis
noun, any shrub or small tree of the genus Cercis, as the redbud or Judas tree.
shoran
noun, a system for aircraft navigation in which two signals sent from an aircraft are received and answered by two fixed transponders, the round-trip times of the signals enabling the navigator to determine the aircraft's position.
cerias
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
celiac
adjective, of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.
oilers
noun, a person or thing that oils.
Casper
noun, a city in central Wyoming.
no-par
adjective, without par or face value:
cheapo
noun, Slang. cheapo.
Carole
noun, a female given name.
Charon
noun, Classical Mythology. the ferryman who conveyed the souls of the dead across the Styx.
picro-
nosher
noun, Informal. a person who snacks, especially one who does so often or continuously.
chaser
noun, a person or thing that chases or pursues.
splice
noun, a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
oleins
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
spline
noun, a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.
norias
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
Chelan
noun, Lake, a lake in N central Washington, in the Cascade Range: one of the deepest freshwater lakes in the U.S. 55 miles (89 km) long.
Shiner
noun, a person or thing that shines.
Cheops
noun, flourished early 26th century b.c, king of Egypt: builder of the great pyramid at Giza (father of Khafre).
Shinar
noun, a land mentioned in the Bible, often identified with Sumer.
Ilesha
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
carpel
noun, a simple pistil, or a single member of a compound pistil.
Charis
noun, one of the Graces, married to Hephaestus.
Caslon
noun, William, 1692–1766, English type founder and designer.
Chanel
noun, Gabrielle [ga-bree-el] /ga briˈɛl/ (Show IPA), ("Coco") 1882–1971, French fashion designer.
Chance
noun, the absence of any cause of events that can be predicted, understood, or controlled: often personified or treated as a positive agency:
casino
noun, a building or large room used for meetings, entertainment, dancing, etc., especially such a place equipped with gambling devices, gambling tables, etc.
casern
noun, a lodging for soldiers in a garrison town; barracks.
casein
noun, Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
silane
noun, Also called silicon tetrahydride. a gas with an unpleasant odor, SiH 4 , soluble in water: used as a doping agent for semiconductors in the production of solid-state devices.
Carson
noun, Christopher ("Kit") 1809–68, U.S. frontiersman and scout.
inarch
verb (used with object), to graft by uniting a growing branch to a stock without separating the branch from its parent stock.
splore
noun, a frolic; revel; carousal.
Chapel
noun, a private or subordinate place of prayer or worship; oratory.
carpos
noun, an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.
carpo-
chapes
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
carpic
inlace
verb (used with object), enlace.
charco
noun, a water hole, pool, or puddle.
pineal
adjective, resembling a pine cone in shape.
capers
noun, a playful leap or skip.
Chron.
Hornie
noun, Satan.
pecans
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
coarse
adjective, composed of relatively large parts or particles:
isohel
noun, a line on a weather map connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine.
Sirena
noun, a female given name.
coaler
noun, a railroad, ship, etc., used mainly to haul or supply coal.
seraph
noun, one of the celestial beings hovering above God's throne in Isaiah's vision. Isa. 6.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
oracle
noun, (especially in ancient Greece) an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, given by a priest or priestess at a shrine as the response of a god to an inquiry.
plaice
noun, a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.
serial
noun, anything published, broadcast, etc., in short installments at regular intervals, as a novel appearing in successive issues of a magazine.
places
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
cahier
noun, Bookbinding. a number of sheets of paper or leaves of a book placed together, as for binding.
closer
noun, a person or thing that closes.
placer
noun, a surficial mineral deposit formed by the concentration of small particles of heavy minerals, as gold, rutile, or platinum, in gravel or small sands.
Cloris
noun, a male or female given name.
Pesach
noun, Passover (def 1).
spinor
noun, a quantity resembling a vector or tensor that is used in physics to represent the spins of fermions.
clonic
adjective, of or relating to clonus.
clones
noun, Biology. a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived. a population of identical units, cells, or individuals that derive from the same ancestral line.
necro-
cloche
noun, a woman's close-fitting hat with a deep, bell-shaped crown and often a narrow, turned-down brim.
spiral
noun, Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
Cahill
noun, an artificial fly having a quill body, golden tag, tan-spotted wings and tail, and gray hackle.
Pisano
noun, Andrea [ahn-dre-ah] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ/ (Show IPA), c1270–c1348, Italian sculptor.
clino-
clines
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
Neilah
noun, the Jewish religious service marking the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
Sirach
noun, Son of, Jesus (def 2).
Rachel
noun, Jacob's favorite wife, the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Gen. 29–35.
clinch
noun, the act of clinching.
spinel
noun, any of a group of minerals composed principally of oxides of magnesium, aluminum, iron, manganese, chromium, etc., characterized by their hardness and octahedral crystals.
Israel
noun, a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem.
Hosein
noun, Hussein (def 1).
orchil
noun, a violet coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, chiefly species of Roccella.
Collie
noun, one of a breed of dogs having a usually long, black, tan, and white or sable and white coat, raised originally in Scotland for herding sheep.
Persia
noun, Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
Collar
noun, the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over.
colins
noun, any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.
ashore
adverb, to the shore; onto the shore:
alephs
noun, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
colies
noun, any of several slender, fruit-eating, African birds constituting the family Coliidae, having grayish-brown plumage and a long, pointed tail.
colics
noun, paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
Orchis
noun, any orchid.
Senora
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
aslope
adverb, at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally.
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
sloper
noun, a person or thing that slopes.
planch
noun, a flat piece of metal, stone, or baked clay, used as a tray in an enameling oven.
Hoples
noun, a son of Ion.
Horace
noun, (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) 65–8 b.c, Roman poet and satirist.
narcos
noun, narc.
slicer
noun, a thin-bladed knife or implement used for slicing, especially food:
Cochin
noun, one of an Asian breed of chickens, resembling the Brahma but slightly smaller.
person
noun, a human being, whether an adult or child:
Sloane
noun, Sir Hans, 1660–1753, English physician and naturalist.
aspire
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
orcein
noun, a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
narco-
Napier
noun, neper.
coheir
noun, a joint heir.
spinal
noun, Medicine/Medical. a spinal anesthetic.
Plains
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
Cohens
noun, Morris Raphael, 1880–1947, U.S. philosopher and educator, born in Russia.
Napoli
noun, Italian name of Naples.
Naples
noun, Italian Napoli. a seaport in SW Italy.
cliche
noun, a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox.
prance
noun, the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
opines
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
Sharon
noun, Ariel, 1928–2014, Israeli military and political leader; prime minister 2001–06.
calci-
phanos
noun, fanon.
claros
noun, such a cigar.
callop
noun, golden perch.
calico
noun, a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
Nicole
noun, a female given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”.
clares
noun, a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
C-in-C
racons
noun, radar beacon.
nerols
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, an isomeric form of geraniol occurring in neroli oil, used in perfumery.
relish
noun, liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.
caliph
noun, a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
cancel
noun, an act of canceling.
Sheila
noun, a girl or young woman.
Claire
noun, Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
Pinole
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
siphon
noun, a tube or conduit bent into legs of unequal length, for use in drawing a liquid from one container into another on a lower level by placing the shorter leg into the container above and the longer leg into the one below, the liquid being forced up the shorter leg and into the longer one by the pressure of the atmosphere.
niches
noun, an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
Sharpe
noun, William Forsyth [fawr-sahyth] /ˈfɔr saɪθ/ (Show IPA), born 1934, U.S. economist: Nobel prize 1990.
caller
noun, a person or thing that calls.
Calles
noun, Plutarco Elías [ploo-tahr-kaw e-lee-ahs] /pluˈtɑr kɔ ɛˈli ɑs/ (Show IPA), 1877–1945, Mexican general and statesman: president of Mexico 1924–28.
cipher
noun, zero.
calli-
circle
noun, a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 .
Cicero
noun, a Continental unit of measurement for type, equal to 12 Didot points, or 0.178 inches (4.5 mm), roughly comparable to a pica.
irones
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
nephr-
clears
noun, a clear or unobstructed space.
shapen
adjective, having a designated shape (usually used in combination):
Nepali
noun, Also, Nepalese. an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
Sherpa
noun, a member of a people of Tibetan stock living in the Nepalese Himalayas, who often serve as porters on mountain-climbing expeditions.
cleans
Shaper
noun, a person or thing that shapes.
Achish
noun, the king of the Philistine city of Gath, who twice gave refuge to David. I Sam. 21:10–15.
Cancer
noun, Pathology. a malignant and invasive growth or tumor, especially one originating in epithelium, tending to recur after excision and to metastasize to other sites. any disease characterized by such growths.
shicer
noun, Slang. a swindler.
Racine
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1639–99, French dramatist.
hosier
noun, a person who makes or deals in hose or stockings or goods knitted or woven like hose.
cleric
noun, a member of the clergy.
Pinero
noun, Sir Arthur Wing, 1855–1934, English playwright and actor.
rachis
noun, Botany. the axis of an inflorescence when somewhat elongated, as in a raceme. (in a pinnately compound leaf or frond) the prolongation of the petiole along which the leaflets are disposed. any of various axial structures.
calces
noun, a plural of calx.
Cairns
noun, a seaport in NE Australia.
niello
noun, a black metallic substance, consisting of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, with which an incised design or ground is filled to produce an ornamental effect on metal.
clench
noun, the act of clenching.
Iran.
Leach
noun, the act or process of leaching.
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
Rains
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
pron.
prone
noun, a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated.
Pecos
noun, a river flowing SE from N New Mexico through W Texas to the Rio Grande. 735 miles (1183 km) long.
praos
noun, proa.
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
Laris
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
paren
plural noun, parentheses:
30-30
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
rales
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
prion
noun, any of several petrels of the genus Pachyptila, located in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and having serrated edges on the bill.
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
pros.
parol
noun, something stated or declared.
LASER
noun, a device that produces a nearly parallel, nearly monochromatic, and coherent beam of light by exciting atoms to a higher energy level and causing them to radiate their energy in phase.
Pasco
noun, a city in S Washington, on the Columbia River.
Ralph
noun, a male given name: from Old Norse words meaning “counsel” and “wolf.”.
prise
noun, leverage.
Prole
noun, a member of the proletariat.
Irons
noun, Jeremy (John) born 1948, English actor.
psora
noun, psoriasis.
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
Parl.
parle
noun, verb (used without object), talk; parley.
larch
noun, any coniferous tree of the genus Larix, yielding a tough durable wood.
presa
noun, a mark, as :S:, +, or §, used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate where the successive voice parts are to take up the theme.
races
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
proc.
rall.
insep
lapse
noun, an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard:
lapis
noun, (italics) Latin. stone (used in Latin names for minerals, gems, etc.)
peach
noun, the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
insol
insp.
Lares
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
lapin
noun, a rabbit.
pari-
laics
noun, one of the laity.
peals
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
lapel
noun, either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar.
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
LANCE
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
Pres.
ranch
noun, an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions.
ranis
noun, ranee.
rails
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
Pasch
noun, the Jewish festival of Passover.
proas
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
racon
noun, radar beacon.
pecan
noun, a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
laces
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
irone
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
Price
noun, the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale.
ocrea
noun, a sheathing part, as a pair of stipules united about a stem.
leans
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Nepal
noun, a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Capital: Kathmandu.
Necho
noun, Prince of Sais and Prince of Memphis, flourished 633? b.c, chief of the Egyptian delta lords (father of Psamtik I).
pisco
noun, a brandy made in the district near Pisco, a seaport in Peru.
orach
noun, any plant of the genus Atriplex, especially A. hortensis, of the amaranth family, cultivated for use like spinach.
opsin
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
Neils
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
phane
pirns
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
Ophir
noun, a country of uncertain location, possibly southern Arabia or the eastern coast of Africa, from which gold and precious stones and trees were brought for Solomon. I Kings 10:11.
neaps
noun, neap tide.
Nepos
noun, Cornelius, 99?–24? b.c, Roman biographer and historian.
rapes
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
neral
noun, citral b. See under citral.
pions
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
nerol
noun, a colorless, liquid, unsaturated alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, an isomeric form of geraniol occurring in neroli oil, used in perfumery.
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
niche
noun, an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
phano
noun, fanon.
OPers
nears
place
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
opens
noun, an open or clear space.
nails
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
nacho
noun, a snack or appetizer consisting of a small piece of tortilla topped with cheese, hot peppers, etc., and broiled.
nacre
noun, mother-of-pearl.
ornis
noun, an avifauna.
ornes
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
orles
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
Peron
noun, Eva Duarte de [ee-vuh dwahr-tey duh;; Spanish e-vah dwahr-te th e] /ˈi və ˈdwɑr teɪ də;; Spanish ˈɛ vɑ ˈdwɑr tɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1919–52, Argentine political figure (wife of Juan Perón).
Oriel
noun, a bay window, especially one cantilevered or corbeled out from a wall.
orial
plane
noun, a flat or level surface.
plan-
naso-
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
orch.
Orcas
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
orans
noun, orant.
narcs
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
orals
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
nares
plural noun, the nostrils or the nasal passages.
orale
noun, fanon (def 2).
plain
noun, an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with relatively minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters), within the area.
opera
noun, an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
Pinel
noun, Phillippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.
pleo-
NSPCC
Pilar
adjective, of, relating to, or covered with hair.
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
Norse
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Norwegians, especially the ancient Norwegians.
Piers
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
olein
noun, Also called glyceryl trioleate, triolein. a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 57 H 104 O 6 , the triglyceride of oleic acid, present in many vegetable oils.
oleic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.
pico-
picas
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
Olean
noun, a city in SW New York.
phon.
phile
oiler
noun, a person or thing that oils.
pians
noun, yaws.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
phone
noun, telephone (def 1).
OIcel
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
ocher
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
ochre
noun, any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments.
phore
pilch
noun, an infant's wrapper worn over a diaper.
nopal
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
Niles
noun, a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.
Phil.
phase
noun, any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind.
opahs
noun, a large, deep-bodied, brilliantly colored, oceanic food fish, Lampris regius.
nills
verb (used with object), to refuse or reject.
pheon
noun, a charge representing an arrowhead with widely spread barbs.
onlap
noun, the advance of a sea beyond its former shore.
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
phial
noun, vial.
pinas
noun, pineapple.
onces
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Phila
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
olpes
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
Pilos
noun, Greek name of Navarino.
pilon
noun, something extra; lagniappe.
noels
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
piles
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
Ollie
noun, a male given name, form of Oliver.
ollas
noun, a pot, especially an earthen pot for holding water, cooking, etc.
noils
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
Pilea
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Pilea, of the nettle family, many species of which are cultivated for their ornamental foliage.
plash
noun, a gentle splash.
pleon
noun, the abdomen of a crustacean.
leaps
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
linac
noun, linear accelerator.
Ponca
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
liers
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
Lilac
noun, any of various shrubs belonging to the genus Syringa, of the olive family, as S. vulgaris, having large clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers: the state flower of New Hampshire.
panel
noun, a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
Lilas
noun, creation, seen as the playful activity of a god.
Pella
noun, a ruined city in N Greece, NW of Salonika: the capital of ancient Macedonia; birthplace of Alexander the Great.
polls
noun, a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject, taken from either a selected or a random group of persons, as for the purpose of analysis.
Palos
noun, a seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward.
palls
noun, a cloth, often of velvet, for spreading over a coffin, bier, or tomb.
liner
noun, a ship or airplane operated by a transportation or conveyance company.
Panic
noun, a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
Linos
noun, linoleum.
palis
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
Pales
noun, a stake or picket, as of a fence.
polis
noun, an ancient Greek city-state.
Lipan
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who lived in the U.S. east of the Rio Grande.
lipo-
liras
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
poles
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
pale-
Ponce
noun, a pimp.
pones
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
Poler
noun, a person or thing that poles.
Posen
noun, German name of Poznań.
learn
verb (used with object), to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience:
lears
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
parch
verb (used with object), to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
leash
noun, a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
prae-
Lehar
noun, Franz [frahnts] /frɑnts/ (Show IPA), 1870–1948, Hungarian composer of operettas.
lehrs
noun, an oven used to anneal glass.
poser
noun, a person who poses.
Leila
noun, a female given name.
porns
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
Leros
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece, off the SW coast of Turkey. 21 sq. mi. (54 sq. km).
Lenca
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
lenis
noun, a lenis consonant.
lenos
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Leona
noun, a female given name.
Leoni
noun, Raúl [rah-ool] /rɑˈul/ (Show IPA), 1905–72, Venezuelan statesman: president 1964–69.
Paoli
noun, Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
porch
noun, an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.
Lerna
noun, a marshy region near Argos, Greece: the legendary abode of the Hydra slain by Hercules.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Lisle
noun, knit goods, as gloves or hose, made of lisle thread.
loser
noun, a person, team, nation, etc., that loses:
Lorin
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
Loral
adjective, of or relating to lore, knowledge, learning, etc.
perch
noun, a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a roost for birds.
peri-
LORAN
noun, a system of long-range navigation whereby the latitude and longitude of a ship or airplane are determined from the time displacement between radio signals from two or more fixed transmitters.
phons
noun, a unit for measuring the apparent loudness of a sound, equal in number for a given sound to the intensity in decibels of a sound having a frequency of 1000 cycles per second when, in the judgment of a group of listeners, the two sounds are of equal loudness.
Lorca
noun, García Lorca.
plier
noun, pliers, (sometimes used with a singular verb) small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used with pair of).
Loren
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
lores
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
Loris
noun, Also called slender loris. a small, slender, tailless, large-eyed, nocturnal lemur, Loris gracilis, of southern India and Sri Lanka.
Lopes
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Lorna
noun, a female given name.
peris
noun, one of a large group of beautiful, fairylike beings of Persian mythology, represented as descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until their penance is accomplished.
Osler
noun, Sir William, 1849–1919, Canadian physician and professor of medicine.
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
OSCAR
noun, a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
Oscan
noun, one of an ancient people of south-central Italy.
Lorne
noun, Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the W coast of Scotland, leading NE to the Caledonian Canal.
plica
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
losel
noun, a worthless person; scoundrel.
plio-
loper
noun, a person or thing that lopes, as a horse with a loping gait.
Llano
noun, an extensive grassy plain with few trees.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
pains
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
polar
adjective, of or relating to the North or South Pole.
loach
noun, any of several slender European and Asian fishes of the family Cobitidae and related families, having several barbels around the mouth.
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
penal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
loans
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
local
noun, a local train, bus, etc.
pahos
noun, a prayer stick of the Hopi Indians.
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
ploce
noun, the repetition of a word or phrase to gain special emphasis or to indicate an extension of meaning, as in Ex. 3:14: “I am that I am.”.
paces
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
loche
noun, the North American burbot.
lochs
noun, a lake.
poche
noun, the walls, columns, and other solids of a building or the like, as indicated on an architectural plan, usually in black.
Loire
noun, a river in France, flowing NW and W into the Atlantic: the longest river in France. 625 miles (1005 km) long.
pacer
noun, a person or thing that paces.
peons
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
poach
verb (used with object), to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish.
loner
noun, a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others:
peril
noun, exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger:
Eolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
incr.
chine
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
chars
noun, a charred material or surface.
Chase
noun, the act of chasing; pursuit:
cheap
Idioms, cheap at twice the price, exceedingly inexpensive:
chela
noun, the pincerlike organ or claw terminating certain limbs of crustaceans and arachnids.
shine
noun, radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
Chian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Chios.
chiao
noun, jiao.
chias
noun, a plant, Salvia columbariae, of the mint family, native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having mostly basal, oblong leaves and small blue flowers: the seeds are used as food and as the source of a beverage.
Chico
noun, greasewood (def 1).
chics
noun, style and elegance, especially in dress:
Chile
noun, chili.
Chill
noun, coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness:
Chin.
China
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
Chios
noun, a Greek island in the Aegean, near the W coast of Turkey. 322 sq. mi. (834 sq. km).
char-
shill
noun, a person who poses as a customer in order to decoy others into participating, as at a gambling house, auction, confidence game, etc.
chirp
noun, a chirping sound.
Chloe
noun, the lover of Daphnis in a Greek pastoral romance.
choir
noun, a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
chol-
Chola
noun, a teenage girl who associates closely with a gang of cholos or is the girlfriend of a cholo.
choli
noun, a short-sleeved blouse or bodice, often one exposing part of the midriff, worn by Hindu women in India.
Shilh
noun, a member of a mountain people of Morocco.
shier
noun, a horse having a tendency to shy.
chopa
noun, any of several fishes, especially of the sea chub family, Kyphosidae, and the nibbler family, Girellidae.
chops
noun, an act or instance of chopping.
chore
noun, a small or odd job; routine task.
chose
noun, a thing; an article of personal property.
shiel
noun, shieling.
Chari
noun, Shari.
chape
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
Shiah
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Shiʿites.
shone
noun, radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
carpi
noun, plural of carpus.
carps
noun, a peevish complaint.
carse
noun, bottom land.
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
Cecil
noun, (Edgar Algernon) Robert (1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood) 1864–1958, British statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1937.
shorn
noun, Usually, shears. (sometimes used with a singular verb) scissors of large size (usually used with pair of). any of various other cutting implements or machines having two blades that resemble or suggest those of scissors.
ceils
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
Shore
noun, the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, etc.
Celia
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
cella
noun, the principal enclosed chamber of a classical temple.
Cello
noun, the second largest member of the violin family, rested vertically on the floor between the performer's knees when being played.
cells
noun, a small room, as in a convent or prison.
Cenci
noun, Beatrice [be-ah-tree-che] /ˌbɛ ɑˈtri tʃɛ/ (Show IPA), 1577–1599, Italian parricide whose life is the subject of various novels and poems.
Cenis
noun, Mont, a mountain pass between SE France and Italy, in the Alps. 6834 feet (2083 meters) high.
ceorl
noun, churl (def 4).
chap.
Chaco
noun, a part of the Gran Chaco region in central South America, in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. About 100,000 sq. mi. (259,000 sq. km).
chaos
noun, a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
Shire
noun, one of the counties of Great Britain.
chais
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
chair
noun, a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
Chain
noun, a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
shlep
noun, Also, schlepper. someone or something that is tedious, slow, or awkward; drag.
shoal
noun, a place where a sea, river, or other body of water is shallow.
Shona
noun, Also called Mashona. a member of a group of peoples constituting more than two thirds of the population of Zimbabwe.
ceros
noun, a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast mackerel game fish, Scomberomorus regalis.
cero-
ceric
adjective, containing cerium, especially in the tetravalent state.
ceria
noun, a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
ceras
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
shoer
noun, a person who shoes horses or other animals.
Chris
noun, a male given name, form of Christopher.
Ciano
noun, Count Galeazzo [gah-le-aht-tsaw] /ˌgɑ lɛˈɑt tsɔ/ (Show IPA), (Ciano di Cortellazzo) 1903–44, Italian Fascist statesman: minister of foreign affairs 1936–43.
Carol
noun, a song, especially of joy.
coirs
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
serin
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
Seric
coach
noun, a large, horse-drawn, four-wheeled carriage, usually enclosed.
coals
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
seral
adjective, of or relating to a sere.
cocas
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
coel-
Cohan
noun, George M(ichael) 1878–1942, U.S. actor, playwright, and producer.
Cohen
noun, Morris Raphael, 1880–1947, U.S. philosopher and educator, born in Russia.
serac
noun, a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
coils
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
coins
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
sepal
noun, one of the individual leaves or parts of the calyx of a flower.
sero-
Colas
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
Coles
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
colic
noun, paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
Colin
noun, any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.
coll.
senor
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
conc.
conic
noun, Geometry. conic section.
Cons.
copal
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
Copan
noun, Santa Rosa de Copán.
Sella
noun, Zillah.
copen
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
coper
noun, a horse dealer.
Close
noun, the act of closing.
clops
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
Sheol
noun, the abode of the dead or of departed spirits.
Shari
noun, Also, Chari. a river in N central Africa, flowing NW from the Central African Republic into Lake Chad. 1400 miles (2254 km) long.
Cilla
noun, a sister of Priam who, with her infant son, was slain by Priam because it had been prophesied that a mother and child of the royal house would cause the destruction of Troy.
cinch
noun, a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
cine-
cines
noun, a film; motion picture.
cions
noun, scion (def 2).
Shear
noun, Usually, shears. (sometimes used with a singular verb) scissors of large size (usually used with pair of). any of various other cutting implements or machines having two blades that resemble or suggest those of scissors.
CIRCA
preposition, adverb, about: (used especially in) approximate dates: Abbreviation: ca, ca., c., c, cir., circ.
Circe
noun, Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology. the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink.
circs
noun, circular (def 9).
cires
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
Sharp
noun, something sharp.
Cisco
noun, any of several whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes and smaller lakes of eastern North America.
Clair
noun, René [ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.
clans
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
claps
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
incor
SHAPE
noun, the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
clone
noun, Biology. a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived. a population of identical units, cells, or individuals that derive from the same ancestral line.
shale
noun, a rock of fissile or laminated structure formed by the consolidation of clay or argillaceous material.
shall
auxiliary verb, plan to, intend to, or expect to:
cline
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
Shane
noun, a male given name.
Clerc
noun, Laurent [loh-rahn] /loʊˈrɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1785–1869, French educator of the deaf, in the U.S. after 1816.
Cleon
noun, died 422 b.c, Athenian general and political opponent of Pericles.
share
noun, the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
clear
noun, a clear or unobstructed space.
CLASP
noun, a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
clash
noun, a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision:
clase
claro
noun, such a cigar.
Clare
noun, a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
carp-
carns
noun, cairn.
copr-
anile
adjective, of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
Allen
noun, (Charles) Grant (Blairfindie) [blair-fin-dee] /blɛərˈfɪn di/ (Show IPA), ("Cecil Power"; "J. Arbuthnot Wilson") 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.
allo-
spall
noun, a chip or splinter, as of stone or ore.
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
Aloin
noun, an intensely bitter, crystalline, water-soluble powder composed of the active principles of and obtained from aloe, used chiefly as a purgative.
alone
Idioms, leave alone, to allow (someone) to be by himself or herself: to refrain from annoying or interfering with:
Alope
noun, a daughter of Cercyon who was raped by Poseidon and bore a son, Hippothous.
spahi
noun, one of a body of native Algerian cavalry in the French service.
Alsip
noun, a town in NE Illinois.
space
noun, the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
Alsop
noun, Joseph W(right) 1910–1989, U.S. political journalist and writer.
Sorel
noun, Georges [zhawrzh] /ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), 1847–1922, French engineer and social philosopher.
ancre
adjective, having the end of each limb divided and carved outward like the flukes of an anchor; moline:
Sophi
noun, Sophy.
anils
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
Aline
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
anis-
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
anole
noun, any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
A-one
adjective, noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
sonic
adjective, of or relating to sound.
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
SONAR
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
Aphis
noun, an aphid, especially of the genus Aphis.
apish
adjective, having the qualities, appearance, or ways of an ape.
soler
noun, Padre Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1729–83, Spanish organist and composer.
Apoc.
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
April
noun, the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.
apron
noun, a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's clothing:
span-
alien
noun, Often Disparaging and Offensive. a resident of one country who was born in or owes allegiance to another country and has not acquired citizenship by naturalization in the country of residence (distinguished from citizen). See also resident alien, illegal alien.
solan
noun, a gannet.
aero-
spore
noun, Biology. a walled, single- to many-celled, reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new individual either directly or indirectly.
spor-
Spohr
noun, Ludwig [loot-vikh,, lood-] /ˈlut vɪx,, ˈlud-/ (Show IPA), or Louis [loo-ee] /ˈlu i/ (Show IPA), 1784–1859, German violinist and composer.
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
acnes
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
acorn
noun, the typically ovoid fruit or nut of an oak, enclosed at the base by a cupule.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
acro-
acron
noun, the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
spile
noun, a peg or plug of wood, especially one used as a spigot.
aeons
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
aeri-
spiel
noun, a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch.
Alice
noun, a city in S Texas.
aisle
noun, a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
aleph
noun, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
alecs
noun, a herring.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
Alcor
Alcon
noun, a noted archer who helped Hercules abduct the cattle of Geryon.
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
spice
noun, any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
Spear
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
spec.
spell
noun, a word, phrase, or form of words supposed to have magic power; charm; incantation:
Spica
noun, spike2 .
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
solar
noun, Informal. solar energy.
arces
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
carne
noun, Marcel [mahr-sel;; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl;; French marˈsɛl/ (Show IPA), 1909–1996, French film director.
canes
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
Siren
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
cache
noun, a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.:
caco-
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
cains
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
cairn
noun, a heap of stones set up as a landmark, monument, tombstone, etc.
Cairo
noun, a city in and the capital of Egypt, in the N part on the E bank of the Nile.
Siple
noun, Mount, a mountain in Antarctica, on the E coast of Marie Byrd Land. 15,000 feet (4570 meters).
calc-
calls
noun, a cry or shout.
Calpe
noun, ancient name of the Rock of Gibraltar.
canc.
Sino-
caner
noun, a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.
canoe
noun, any of various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles or sometimes sails and traditionally formed of light framework covered with bark, skins, or canvas, or formed from a dug-out or burned-out log or logs, and now usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, etc.
slice
noun, a thin, flat piece cut from something:
Capri
noun, an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
carls
noun, Scot. a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer. a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
Carin
noun, a female given name.
Carie
noun, a female given name, form of Caroline.
cares
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
Caren
noun, a female given name.
caps.
capos
noun, any of various devices for a guitar, lute, banjo, etc., that when clamped or screwed down across the strings at a given fret will raise each string a corresponding number of half tones.
Canso
noun, Cape, a cape in SE Canada, the NE extremity of Nova Scotia.
Capon
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
sinal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving a sinus.
caphs
noun, kaph.
since
adverb, from then till now (often preceded by ever):
capes
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
caper
noun, a playful leap or skip.
slain
noun, sley.
slier
adjective, a comparative of sly.
Arch.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
arche
areo-
socle
noun, a low, plain part forming a base for a column, pedestal, or the like; plinth.
Ariel
noun, a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
arils
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
Sochi
noun, a seaport in the SW Russian Federation in Europe, on the Black Sea: resort.
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
Arlen
noun, Harold (Hymen Arluck) 1905–1986, U.S. songwriter.
Arles
noun, a city in SE France, on the Rhone River: Roman ruins.
Soche
noun, Wade-Giles. Shache.
Arnel
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
arson
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
slipe
noun, a sledge, drag, or sleigh.
Asher
noun, a son of Jacob and Zilpah. Gen. 30:12–13.
Sloan
noun, John, 1871–1951, U.S. painter.
aspic
noun, a savory jelly usually made with meat or fish stock and gelatin, chilled and used as a garnish and coating for meats, seafoods, eggs, etc.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
ASPEN
noun, any of various poplars, as Populus tremula, of Europe, and P. tremuloides (quaking aspen) or P. alba (white aspen) of America, having soft wood and alternate ovate leaves that tremble in the slightest breeze.
snail
noun, any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, having a spirally coiled shell and a ventral muscular foot on which it slowly glides about.
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
ashen
adjective, ash-colored; gray.
snore
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
snare
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
snarl
noun, the act of snarling.
Snell
noun, a short piece of nylon, gut, or the like, by which a fishhook is attached to a line.
ascon
noun, a type of sponge having an oval shape and a thin body wall with pores leading directly into the spongocoel.
asco-
snipe
noun, any of several long-billed game birds of the genera Gallinago (Capella) and Limnocryptes, inhabiting marshy areas, as G. gallinago (common snipe) of Eurasia and North America, having barred and striped white, brown, and black plumage.
copes
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
peans
noun, paean.
copra
noun, the dried kernel or meat of the coconut from which coconut oil is expressed.
hales
noun, (in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
roshi
noun, the religious leader of a group of Zen Buddhists.
horse
noun, a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
ropes
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
Horsa
noun, died a.d. 455, Jutish chief (brother of Hengist).
horns
noun, one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain ungulate mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes.
rolls
noun, a document of paper, parchment, or the like, that is or may be rolled up, as for storing; scroll.
hails
noun, a shout or call to attract attention:
Rolla
noun, a city in S central Missouri.
haler
noun, heller2 (def 1).
Horne
noun, Lena, 1917–2010, U.S. singer and actress.
Hosea
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
horas
noun, a traditional Romanian and Israeli round dance.
Halle
noun, Morris, born 1923, U.S. linguist, born in Latvia.
horal
adjective, of or relating to an hour or hours; hourly.
hallo
noun, the cry “hallo!”.
halo-
halos
noun, Also called nimbus. a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc.
roils
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
Horae
plural noun, goddesses of the seasons, of cyclical death and rebirth, and sometimes of social order, usually given as three in number, with the names Dike (Justice), Eunomia (Order), and Irene (Peace).
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
hosel
noun, the socket in the club head of an iron that receives the shaft.
Hanoi
noun, a city in and the capital of Vietnam, in the N part, on the Songka River.
relic
noun, a surviving memorial of something past.
ephah
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).
reins
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
ephor
noun, one of a body of magistrates in various ancient Dorian states, especially at Sparta, where a body of five was elected annually by the people.
Epis.
Episc
epoch
noun, a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.:
Salop
noun, a county in W England. 1348 sq. mi. (3490 sq. km).
salon
noun, a drawing room or reception room in a large house.
Salol
noun, a white, crystalline, aromatic powder, C 13 H 10 O 3 , produced by the interaction of salicylic acid and phenol, used as a preservative, a light absorber in suntan preparations, and in medicine chiefly as an antipyretic and as an antiseptic.
ERICA
noun, any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
rosin
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
Salic
adjective, of or relating to the Salian Franks.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Hilla
noun, a city in central Iraq, S of Baghdad.
salep
noun, a starchy, demulcent drug or foodstuff consisting of the dried tubers of certain orchids.
reni-
hsien
noun, (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.
saice
noun, syce.
repic
noun, the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.
hosp.
Sacco
noun, Nicola [nee-kaw-lah] /niˈkɔ lɑ/ (Show IPA), 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.
Hopis
noun, a member of a Pueblo Indian people of northern Arizona.
Hanse
noun, Hansa.
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
Hench
noun, Philip Showalter [shoh-awl-ter] /ˈʃoʊ ɔl tər/ (Show IPA), 1896–1965, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1950.
helas
interjection, alas!
heli-
hoars
noun, hoarfrost; rime.
Hoare
noun, Sir Samuel John Gurney [gur-nee] /ˈgɜr ni/ (Show IPA), 1st Viscount Templewood [tem-puh l-woo d] /ˈtɛm pəlˌwʊd/ (Show IPA), 1880–1959, British statesman.
hello
noun, the call “hello” (used as an expression of greeting):
rhine
noun, Joseph Banks, 1895–1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.
helps
noun, the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
riels
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
HIRES
noun, the act of hiring.
Henri
noun, Robert, 1865–1929, U.S. painter.
rhin-
rhoea
herls
noun, a barb of a feather, used especially in dressing anglers' flies.
herns
Heron
noun, any of numerous long-legged, long-necked, usually long-billed birds of the family Ardeidae, including the true herons, egrets, night herons, and bitterns.
Heros
noun, a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character:
Hines
noun, Earl ("Fatha") 1905–83, U.S. jazz pianist.
herp.
rices
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
rials
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
hillo
interjection, noun, hallo.
riles
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
Heian
adjective, of or relating to the period in Japan, a.d. 794–1185, characterized by the modification and naturalization of ideas and institutions that were earlier introduced from China.
hopes
noun, the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best:
resp.
haole
noun, (among Polynesian Hawaiians) a term used to refer to a non-Polynesian, especially a white person.
haori
noun, a loose, knee-length, Japanese garment resembling a coat.
Hopeh
noun, Older Spelling. Hebei.
roans
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
hones
noun, a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.
harps
noun, a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
resin
noun, any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
harsh
adjective, ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect:
Roach
noun, a cockroach.
holla
interjection, (used as an informal greeting.)
rills
noun, a small rivulet or brook.
heals
verb (used with object), to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
ripen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
holes
noun, an opening through something; gap; aperture:
Heaps
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
rinse
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
Hearn
noun, Lafcadio [laf-kad-ee-oh] /læfˈkæd iˌoʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Koizumi Yakumo") 1850–1904, U.S. journalist, novelist, and essayist, born in Greece; Japanese citizen after 1894.
hears
verb (used with object), to perceive by the ear:
rheas
noun, the ramie plant or fiber.
Rhein
noun, the Rhine.
hoise
verb (used with object), to hoist.
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
renal
adjective, of or relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
scope
noun, extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
Crile
noun, George Washington, 1864–1943, U.S. surgeon.
crine
noun, hair; head of hair.
scrap
noun, a small piece or portion; fragment:
crips
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
CRISP
noun, Chiefly British. potato chip.
Croce
noun, Benedetto [be-ne-det-taw] /ˌbɛ nɛˈdɛt tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1866–1952, Italian statesman, philosopher, and historian.
crocs
noun, crocodile.
crone
noun, a withered, witchlike old woman.
scorn
noun, open or unqualified contempt; disdain:
score
noun, the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
reach
noun, an act or instance of reaching:
Creon
noun, a king of Thebes, the brother of Jocasta and the uncle of Eteocles, Polynices, and Antigone.
scopa
noun, pollen brush.
eosin
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
ileo-
Scone
noun, a small, light, biscuitlike quick bread made of oatmeal, wheat flour, barley meal, or the like.
scion
noun, a descendant.
ileac
adjective, of or relating to the ileum.
earns
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
eccl.
ecol.
cries
noun, the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
crash
noun, a sudden loud noise, as of something being violently smashed or struck:
recap
noun, a recapped tire.
corpn
copse
noun, a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
Selah
noun, an expression occurring frequently in the Psalms, thought to be a liturgical or musical direction, probably a direction by the leader to raise the voice or perhaps an indication of a pause.
Coral
noun, the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
Corea
noun, Armando Anthony [ahr-mahn-doh] /ɑrˈmɑn doʊ/ (Show IPA), ("Chick") born 1941, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
cores
coria
noun, plural of corium.
corns
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
incl.
corp.
Corpl
corps
noun, Military. a military organization consisting of officers and enlisted personnel or of officers alone: a military unit of ground combat forces consisting of two or more divisions and other troops.
craps
noun, a game in which two dice are thrown and in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses, and a first throw of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 can be won only by throwing the same number again before throwing a 7.
Corse
noun, corpse.
secco
noun, fresco secco.
cosec
noun, cosecant.
raphe
noun, Anatomy. a seamlike union between two parts or halves of an organ or the like.
incas
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
Rashi
noun, (Solomon ben Isaac) 1040–1105, French Hebrew scholar.
rason
noun, a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.
Crane
noun, any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
scrip
noun, a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
crape
noun, a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
econ.
reals
noun, real number.
icons
Reich
noun, (with reference to Germany) empire; realm; nation.
Elias
noun, Douay Bible. Elijah (def 1).
Elisa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
scape
noun, Botany. a leafless peduncle rising from the ground.
RECON
noun, reconnaissance.
Ellis
noun, Alexander John (Alexander John Sharpe) 1814–90, English phonetician and mathematician.
scalp
noun, the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
scall
noun, dandruff.
encl.
Enlil
noun, the king of the Sumerian gods and the god of the air.
ichor
noun, Classical Mythology. an ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods.
Enoch
noun, the father of Methuselah. Gen. 5:22.
scale
noun, Zoology. one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins. one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
Enola
noun, a female given name.
enols
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
enrol
verb (used with or without object), enroll.
Ensor
noun, James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.
Pearl
noun, a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl.
sarc-
Icel.
Ellas
noun, Modern Greek name of Greece.
hier-
recip
elans
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
scarp
noun, a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment.
scelp
noun, a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand.
scare
noun, a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
scena
noun, an extended operatic vocal solo, usually including an aria and a recitative.
rash
noun, an eruption or efflorescence on the skin.
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
prs.
SPCC
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
rale
noun, an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
rel.
PERL
spic
noun, a contemptuous term used to refer to a Spanish-American person.
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
Soph
noun, a sophomore.
rhos
noun, the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet (P, ρ).
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
Rape
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
psia
proa
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
pro-
SPCA
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
SOAP
noun, a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
rial
noun, a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
Rein
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Sra.
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
rain
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
repl
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
sole
noun, the bottom or under surface of the foot.
soln
pehs
noun, pe.
resh
noun, the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
sone
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
RCCh
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
Rani
noun, ranee.
Sola
noun, an Indian shrub, Aeschynomene aspera, of the legume family, the pith of which is used for making helmets.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
recs
noun, recreation.
real
noun, real number.
Pecs
noun, a city in SW Hungary.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
Rhea
noun, the ramie plant or fiber.
psec
per.
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
Rep.
Sol.
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
perh
Soni
soil
noun, the portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus.
rail
noun, a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
Pen.
RACE
noun, a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
silo
noun, a structure, typically cylindrical, in which fodder or forage is kept.
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
Pier
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
PINE
noun, any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc. Compare pine family.
Sari
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
pina
noun, pineapple.
Poll
noun, a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject, taken from either a selected or a random group of persons, as for the purpose of analysis.
pill
noun, a small globular or rounded mass of medicinal substance, usually covered with a hard coating, that is to be swallowed whole.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
Shin
noun, the front part of the leg from the knee to the ankle.
pil-
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
pols
noun, a politician, especially one experienced in making political deals, exchanging political favors, etc.
PICS
noun, a movie.
pole
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
ship
noun, a vessel, especially a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines.
Sale
noun, the act of selling.
Pich
noun, a West Indian shrub or small tree, Calliandra portoricensis, of the legume family, having numerous leaflets and white, night-blooming, flowers.
pice
noun, a former bronze coin of British India, one quarter of an anna. Compare pie5 .
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
sail
noun, an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
Saco
noun, a city in SW Maine.
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
pias
noun, a female given name.
pian
noun, yaws.
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
SCAN
noun, an act or instance of scanning; close examination.
scar
noun, a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
Shoa
noun, the Holocaust.
scr.
Sell
noun, an act or method of selling.
sech
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
sec.
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
sepn
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
seal
noun, an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
pnea
Pish
noun, an exclamation of “pish!”.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
Shea
noun, shea tree.
Shan
noun, a group of Mongoloid tribes in the hills of Burma.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
poil
noun, a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
scop
noun, an Old English bard or poet.
pirn
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
scil
sci.
Pire
noun, Dominique Georges Henri [French daw-mee-neek zhawrzh ahn-ree] /French dɔ miˈnik ʒɔrʒ ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1910–69, Belgian priest: Nobel Peace Prize 1958.
pion
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
sch.
Pol.
Pola
noun, Pula.
pons
noun, Also called pons Varolii. a band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the lobes of the midbrain, medulla, and cerebrum.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
SINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side opposite a given acute angle to the hypotenuse. (of an angle) a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the ordinate of the end point of the arc to the radius vector of this end point, the origin being at the center of the circle on which the arc lies and the initial point of the arc being on the x-axis. Abbreviation: sin.
sinh
noun, hyperbolic sine.
prao
noun, proa.
Phar
pre-
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
Rina
noun, a female given name.
prec
rill
noun, a small rivulet or brook.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
rile
verb (used with object), to irritate or vex.
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
slap
noun, a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat.
SLIC
Riel
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
Rico
noun, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: a U.S. law, enacted in 1970, allowing victims of organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.
sloe
noun, the small, sour, blackish fruit of the blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, of the rose family.
slop
noun, a quantity of liquid carelessly spilled or splashed about.
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
prin
Pers
Rich
noun, (used with a plural verb) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
SNCC
noun, a U.S. civil-rights organization formed by students and active especially during the 1960s, whose aim was to achieve political and economic equality for blacks through local and regional action groups.
Rice
noun, the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
RIPE
adjective, having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured.
RISC
noun, reduced instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively small number of instructions, which it can execute very rapidly.
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
shoe
noun, an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle.
rope
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
RONA
phr.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
shop
noun, a retail store, especially a small one.
roll
noun, a document of paper, parchment, or the like, that is or may be rolled up, as for storing; scroll.
porn
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
role
noun, a part or character played by an actor or actress.
shr.
sial
noun, the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
sice
noun, syce.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
pos.
phis
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
Sill
noun, a horizontal timber, block, or the like serving as a foundation of a wall, house, etc.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
roil
verb (used with object), to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
rocs
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
posh
adjective, sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious:
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
Roca
noun, Cape, a cape in W Portugal, near Lisbon: the western extremity of continental Europe.
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
RNAS
Shah
noun, (formerly, in Iran) king; sovereign.
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
Hare
noun, any rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
esp.
haes
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
Hahn
noun, Otto, 1879–1968, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1944.
hail
noun, a shout or call to attract attention:
hair
noun, any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.
hal-
Hale
noun, (in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
Hall
noun, a corridor or passageway in a building.
Hals
noun, Frans [frahns] /frɑ̃s/ (Show IPA), 1581?–1666, Dutch portrait and genre painter.
Hans
noun, a male given name, Germanic form of John.
Hapi
noun, Apis.
haps
noun, one's luck or lot.
Harp
noun, a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
hash
noun, a dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables, as of leftover corned beef or veal and potatoes, sautéed in a frying pan or of meat, potatoes, and carrots cooked together in gravy.
HASP
noun, a clasp for a door, lid, etc., especially one passing over a staple and fastened by a pin or a padlock.
heal
verb (used with object), to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
HEAO
HEAP
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
hear
verb (used with object), to perceive by the ear:
hehs
noun, he2 .
heir
noun, a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death.
help
noun, the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
her.
HERA
noun, the ancient Greek queen of heaven, a daughter of Cronus and Rhea and the wife and sister of Zeus.
herl
noun, a barb of a feather, used especially in dressing anglers' flies.
HERO
noun, a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character:
hers
noun, Slang. a female:
eso-
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
Hilo
noun, a seaport on E Hawaii island, in SE Hawaii.
Ella
noun, a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “all.”.
crop
noun, the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered:
each
adverb, to, from, or for each; apiece:
Earl
noun, a British nobleman of a rank below that of marquis and above that of viscount: called count for a time after the Norman conquest. The wife of an earl is a countess.
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
Earp
noun, Wyatt (Ber·ry Stapp) [wahy-uh t-ber-ee-stap] /ˈwaɪ ətˈbɛr i stæp/ (Show IPA), 1848–1929, U.S. frontiersman, law officer, and gunfighter.
ears
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Echo
noun, a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
eco-
elan
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
ELAS
elhi
adjective, elementary and high-school:
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
Elis
noun, an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
Elli
noun, an old woman, a personification of old age, who defeated Thor in a wrestling match.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
ells
noun, an extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
Elsa
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
enc.
enl.
enol
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
Ens.
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Eph.
epi-
epic
noun, an epic poem.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
Eric
noun, Eric the Red.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
Hill
noun, a natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain.
hins
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
crip
noun, a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs.
laic
noun, one of the laity.
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
ins.
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
ions
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
Ipoh
noun, a city in and the capital of Perak state, in W Malaysia.
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
Ire.
iron
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
Isle
noun, a small island.
iso-
lace
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
lacs
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
lain
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
Inca
noun, a member of any of the dominant groups of South American Indian peoples who established an empire in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest.
lair
noun, a den or resting place of a wild animal:
LAIS
noun, (in medieval French literature)
Lalo
noun, (Victor Antoine) Edouard [veek-tawr ahn-twan ey-dwar] /vikˈtɔr ɑ̃ˈtwan eɪˈdwar/ (Show IPA), 1832–92, French composer.
Lane
noun, a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses.
Lani
Laon
noun, a town in and the capital of Aisne, in N France, E of Paris.
Laos
noun, a country in SE Asia: formerly part of French Indochina. 91,500 sq. mi. (236,985 sq. km). Capital: Vientiane.
LARC
noun, long-acting reversible contraceptive (or contraception):
Lari
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
Lars
noun, a male given name, form of Lawrence.
lase
verb (used without object), to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
Lash
noun, the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
lea.
Leah
noun, the first wife of Jacob. Gen. 29:23–26.
inch
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
Inc.
hire
noun, the act of hiring.
hora
noun, a traditional Romanian and Israeli round dance.
hoar
noun, hoarfrost; rime.
hol-
Hola
interjection, hi; hello:
HOLC
pean
noun, paean.
Holi
noun, the Hindu spring festival.
holp
verb, a simple past tense of help.
hols
plural noun, Sometimes, hol. British Informal. holiday (def 5).
hone
noun, a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.
Hons
noun, honey (def 6).
Hope
noun, the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best:
Hopi
noun, a member of a Pueblo Indian people of northern Arizona.
hops
noun, an act of hopping; short leap.
hor.
Horn
noun, one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain ungulate mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or antelopes.
inae
Hos.
Hose
noun, a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point:
HRIP
Hsia
noun, a legendary dynasty in China, the traditional dates of which are 2205–1766 b.c.
ical
ICAO
Ice.
ices
noun, the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
ichs
noun, a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
ICSH
ile-
Ill.
ills
noun, an unfavorable opinion or statement:
Ilse
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
croc
noun, crocodile.
Cres
Lean
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Asch
noun, Sholom [shaw-luh m] /ˈʃɔ ləm/ (Show IPA), or Sholem [shaw-luh m,, -lem] /ˈʃɔ ləm,, -lɛm/ (Show IPA), 1880–1957, U.S. author, born in Poland.
apo-
Apr.
APSE
noun, Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used especially at the end of a choir in a church.
Arce
noun, a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
ARCO
adverb, (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
aril
noun, a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
ARIS
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
Aron
noun, a male given name.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
asc-
asci
noun, plural of ascus.
aph-
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
Ashe
noun, Arthur (Robert, Jr) 1943–93, U.S. tennis player.
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
cac-
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
Cal.
Call
noun, a cry or shout.
CALS
noun, a male given name, form of Calvin.
Can.
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
cap.
Cape
noun, a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
Caph
noun, kaph.
capo
noun, any of various devices for a guitar, lute, banjo, etc., that when clamped or screwed down across the strings at a given fret will raise each string a corresponding number of half tones.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
apes
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
Carl
noun, Scot. a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer. a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
ARCS
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
acc.
ache
noun, a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).
Acis
noun, the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
acle
noun, the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
ACLS
acne
noun, an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
acr-
Acre
noun, a common measure of area: in the U.S. and U.K., 1 acre equals 4,840 square yards (4,047 square meters) or 0.405 hectare; 640 acres equals one square mile.
aeon
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
aer-
aesc
noun, ash2 (def 3).
Ahir
noun, a member of the caste of cowherds and milkmen in India.
ails
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
Aire
ANSI
airs
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Alco
Alec
noun, a herring.
ales
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
Alis
all-
alls
noun, one's whole interest, energy, or property:
aloe
noun, any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
Alps
noun, a high mountain.
Also
adverb, in addition; too; besides; as well:
ance
anes
adverb, once.
Anil
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
ano-
CARE
noun, a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
Carn
noun, cairn.
crap
noun, Vulgar. excrement. an act of defecation.
coin
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
Cleo
noun, a female given name.
clep
Clio
noun, Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
clip
noun, the act of clipping.
Cloe
noun, a female given name, form of Chloe.
clop
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
CLOS
noun, a walled vineyard.
1080
coal
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
coca
noun, a shrub, Erythroxylon coca, native to the Andes, having simple, alternate leaves and small yellowish flowers.
coch
Cohn
noun, Edwin Joseph, 1892–1953, U.S. chemist and researcher on blood proteins.
coil
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
coir
noun, the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
clar
Col.
COLA
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
Cole
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
Coln
noun, former German name of Cologne.
cols
noun, Physical Geography. a pass or depression in a mountain range or ridge.
Con.
cone
noun, Geometry. a solid whose surface is generated by a line passing through a fixed point and a fixed plane curve not containing the point, consisting of two equal sections joined at a vertex. a plane surface resembling the cross section of a solid cone.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
Cor.
Cora
noun, Classical Mythology. Kore.
Cori
noun, Carl Ferdinand, 1896–1984, and his wife, Gerty Theresa, 1896–1957, U.S. biochemists, born in Austria-Hungary: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1947.
CORN
noun, Also called Indian corn; especially technical and British, maize. a tall cereal plant, Zea mays, cultivated in many varieties, having a jointed, solid stem and bearing the grain, seeds, or kernels on large ears.
cose
verb (used without object), coze.
cosh
noun, a blackjack; bludgeon.
Clea
noun, a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
clap
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
CASE
noun, an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
Cher
noun, a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.
Cash
noun, money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
CCls
Ceil
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
Cela
noun, Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
cell
noun, a small room, as in a convent or prison.
Cels
cen.
ceps
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
cera
noun, (in prescriptions) wax.
CERN
chai
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
Chal
Chas
noun, tea.
Chen
noun, a dynasty that ruled in China a.d. 557–89.
chia
noun, a plant, Salvia columbariae, of the mint family, native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having mostly basal, oblong leaves and small blue flowers: the seeds are used as food and as the source of a beverage.
clan
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
Chic
noun, style and elegance, especially in dress:
Chip
noun, a small, slender piece, as of wood, separated by chopping, cutting, or breaking.
chis
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
Chon
noun, Also, jun. a monetary unit of North Korea, the hundredth part of a won.
chop
noun, an act or instance of chopping.
Chr.
chs.
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
cir.
circ
noun, circular (def 9).
cire
noun, a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
cis-
CISC
noun, complex instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively large number of instructions.
Leal
adjective, loyal; true.
Hole
noun, an opening through something; gap; aperture:
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
Opal
noun, a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO 2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.
opia
Lois
noun, a female given name.
Lola
noun, a female given name, form of Charlotte or Dolores.
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
OPer
open
noun, an open or clear space.
OPEC
noun, an organization founded in 1960 of nations that export large amounts of petroleum: formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices.
Lope
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
opah
noun, a large, deep-bodied, brilliantly colored, oceanic food fish, Lampris regius.
loci
noun, plural of locus.
lops
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
Lore
noun, the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject:
Lorn
noun, Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the W coast of Scotland, leading NE to the Caledonian Canal.
Lose
Idioms, lose face. face (def 51).
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
Olpe
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
OLLA
noun, a pot, especially an earthen pot for holding water, cooking, etc.
loin
noun, Usually, loins. the part or parts of the human body or of a quadruped animal on either side of the spinal column, between the false ribs and hipbone.
Loch
noun, a lake.
oles
noun, a cry of “olé.”.
Orca
noun, the killer whale, Orcinus orca.
lino
noun, linoleum.
Lins
noun, a city in E Brazil.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
Lion
noun, a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
orle
noun, Heraldry. a charge in the form of a narrow band following the form of the escutcheon within the edge, so that the extreme outer edge of the escutcheon is of the field tincture. an arrangement in orle of small charges:
Orel
noun, a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, on the left bank of the Oka River, S of Moscow.
orcs
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
lip-
loca
noun, a plural of locus.
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
Lira
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
oral
noun, an oral examination in a school, college, or university, given especially to a candidate for an advanced degree.
LISA
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
Lise
noun, a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
LISP
noun, a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively.
loan
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
Olin
noun, a male given name.
ole-
Lina
noun, a female given name.
Noel
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
Nor.
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
Neph
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
noil
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
Nero
noun, (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (“Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus”) a.d. 37–68, emperor of Rome 54–68, known for his cruelty and depravity.
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
Noah
noun, the patriarch who built a ship (Noah's Ark) in which he, his family, and animals of every species survived the Flood. Gen. 5–9.
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
Lear
noun, learning; instruction; lesson.
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
NIRA
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
Nile
noun, a river in E Africa, the longest in the world, flowing N from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean. 3473 miles (5592 km) long; from the headwaters of the Kagera River, 4000 miles (6440 km) long.
nill
verb (used with object), to refuse or reject.
Nils
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
nos-
Nah.
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
nail
noun, a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
oils
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
Naos
noun, a temple.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
narc
noun, a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
Nash
noun, John, 1752–1835, English architect and city planner.
Ochs
noun, Adolph Simon, 1858–1935, U.S. newspaper publisher.
nose
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
ocas
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
OAPC
Neal
noun, a male given name.
neap
noun, neap tide.
Neh.
Neil
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
nosh
noun, a snack.
Nell
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
neo-
Line
noun, a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
lone
adjective, being alone; without company or accompaniment; solitary; unaccompanied:
Lias
noun, Leah (def 1).
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
lich
noun, the body; the trunk.
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
Leis
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
Pail
noun, bucket.
Lela
noun, a female given name.
Pal.
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
Lena
noun, a river in the Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NE from Lake Baikal through the Yakutsk Republic into the Laptev Sea. 2800 miles (4500 km) long.
lice
noun, plural of louse.
Leno
noun, Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
lens
noun, a piece of transparent substance, usually glass, having two opposite surfaces either both curved or one curved and one plane, used in an optical device in changing the convergence of light rays, as for magnification, or in correcting defects of vision.
Lehr
noun, an oven used to anneal glass.
Leon
noun, a male given name, form of Leo.
Leos
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
pash
noun, an infatuation for another person; crush.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
pase
noun, (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
liar
noun, a person who tells lies.
pacs
noun, pack1 (def 1).
Pall
noun, a cloth, often of velvet, for spreading over a coffin, bier, or tomb.
paho
noun, a prayer stick of the Hopi Indians.
Lech
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
Lila
noun, creation, seen as the playful activity of a god.
LEAS
noun, a tract of open ground, especially grassland; meadow.
lien
noun, Law. the legal claim of one person upon the property of another person to secure the payment of a debt or the satisfaction of an obligation.
lier
noun, a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
par.
lin.
OSHA
noun, the division of the Department of Labor that sets and enforces occupational health and safety rules.
Liao
noun, a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
Pan.
CNO
CNC
CLR
Oc.
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
CNS
NSA
SHA
NSC
NRC
OCS
Clo
she
noun, a female person or animal.
OCR
OAP
CIP
OAS
ae.
CIE
oar
noun, a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
ACS
PHS
CIC
OCC
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
cle
OSA
op.
shh
interjection, sh.
CLI
CIA
och
interjection, (used as an expression of surprise, disapproval, regret, etc.)
PIC
noun, a movie.
AEC
PIA
noun, a female given name.
APS
NRA
CRC
CPI
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
CPL
CPO
CPR
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
se-
al.
CPS
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
COS
noun, romaine.
ac-
SPR
ap-
Sr.
SCP
CRP
CRS
CSA
CSC
CPA
NOC
nr.
Sep
noun, Simplified Employee Pension: a tax-deferred pension plan for companies with 25 or fewer employees or for self-employed persons, in which an IRA is funded by employer and employee contributions.
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
NPR
ACP
Peh
noun, pe.
pie
noun, a baked food having a filling of fruit, meat, pudding, etc., prepared in a pastry-lined pan or dish and often topped with a pastry crust:
SER
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
PCI
PCS
ACH
interjection, alas; oh.
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
NOP
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
COP
noun, a police officer.
Ar.
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
Noh
noun, Nō.
an.
SEL
noun, adjective, pronoun, self.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
AIC
oic
cc.
ASI
PHA
SLR
SLP
ASN
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
ASR
ca.
ch.
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
CIO
noun, a federation of affiliated industrial labor unions, founded 1935 within the American Federation of Labor but independent of it 1938–55. Abbreviation: C.I.O., CIO.
Co.
cp.
SLE
Pr.
ANC
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
cr.
cs.
SLA
Ash
noun, the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
APE
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
ARC
noun, Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
OSP
Apl
ARE
noun, a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a.
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
Pa.
pc.
APC
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
SOC
noun, sociology or a class or course in sociology.
orc
noun, any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
ARS
aor
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
ase
cl.
prn
oil
noun, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
ChE
noun, Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), ("Che") 1928–67, Cuban revolutionist and political leader, born in Argentina.
CEA
CEC
shp
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
CEO
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
Ola
CHA
noun, tea.
CCR
sho
PhL
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
ose
pho
noun, a N Vietnamese soup made of beef or chicken stock with rice noodles and thin slices of beef or chicken.
AHL
OIr
ahi
noun, yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.
CHI
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
AHE
CCS
verb (used with object), to send a duplicate of a document, email, or the like to:
CCP
CAI
ons
ALS
noun, Indian mulberry.
Ps.
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
CSR
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
pah
interjection, (used as an exclamation of disgust or disbelief.)
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
OPA
CAR
noun, an automobile.
SIC
adverb, so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
ONR
ALC
Phi
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
ONI
AIS
noun, a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
CAS
verb (used with or without object), to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
CCA
CSO
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
hrs
Hon
noun, honey (def 6).
POC
hop
noun, an act of hopping; short leap.
LOE
noun, verb (used with or without object), love.
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
LOC
HRE
ISR
PSA
LON
PSC
PSE
POR
ics
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
io-
Ia.
ial
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
rhe
noun, a centimeter-gram-second unit of fluidity, equal to the reciprocal of poise.
POA
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
pli
heh
noun, he2 .
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
LSI
Hel
noun, the goddess ruling Niflheim: a daughter of Loki and Angerboda.
LCL
LSC
Hen
noun, the female of the domestic fowl.
HEP
adjective, hip4 .
LPS
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
LPN
HIC
interjection, (an onomatopoeic word used to imitate or represent a hiccup.)
LOP
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
hie
verb (used with object), to hasten (oneself):
hin
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
hip
noun, the projecting part of each side of the body formed by the side of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur and the flesh covering them; haunch.
rho
noun, the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet (P, ρ).
PLO
HIS
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
La.
Hoe
noun, a long-handled implement having a thin, flat blade usually set transversely, used to break up the surface of the ground, destroy weeds, etc.
PLR
IAS
Isl
NCO
IRC
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
IPA
iph
IPO
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
ipr
IPS
Ir.
RCP
IRL
ish
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
rah
interjection, (used as an exclamation of encouragement to a player or team.)
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
IRO
IRS
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
ISA
ise
RPS
RCS
ior
ion
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
ll.
ILO
ICC
ich
noun, a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
lis
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
ier
IHP
IHS
REC
noun, recreation.
il-
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
Lir
noun, Ler.
REA
IOC
RCN
ILP
RCA
ILS
in.
ina
noun, a female given name.
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
ine
INH
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
Re.
PLC
HCR
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
pir
noun, a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
sc.
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
SAR
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
Ep.
EPA
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
Las
noun, the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
en-
EPS
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
NEC
pl.
Sal
noun, salt1 .
ERP
ERS
noun, ervil.
ESA
Esc
ESL
NES
PIO
PLA
PRC
eo-
ea.
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
ean
ear
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Nil
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
ec-
ECA
NIH
Ehr
els
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
eir
EIS
LCI
NIA
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
LCA
NHS
NHL
Ell
noun, an extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
NHI
NHA
PL1
noun, Computers. a high-level programming language that is designed for solving problems in science and engineering as well as in business data processing.
SAE
PRA
ROI
NEA
hah
interjection, ha.
SAC
noun, a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
ROP
ne-
NCC
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
Han
noun, a dynasty in China, 206 b.c.–a.d. 220, with an interregnum, a.d. 9–25: characterized by consolidation of the centralized imperial state and territorial expansion. Compare Earlier Han, Later Han.
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
HSH
HAO
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Vietnam, the tenth part of a dong.
HAP
noun, one's luck or lot.
ROC
noun, a bird of enormous size and strength.
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
has
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
ROA
Les
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
LAC
noun, a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter. Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
RNA
hae
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
HRH
Rs.
So.
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
LAR
noun, (initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
Len
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
RSE
SRO
RSA
RPO
LAO
noun, a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
ESR
LEO
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
lep
Ler
noun, the personification of the sea and the father of Manannan: corresponds to the Welsh Llyr.
HIH
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
hr.
Sp.
L2
A.
noun, Agnolo (di Cosimo di Mariano) [ah-nyaw-law dee kaw-zee-maw dee mah-ryah-naw] /ˈɑ nyɔ lɔ di ˈkɔ zi mɔ di mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1502–72, Italian painter.
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
AI
noun, a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
L1
LC
LH
le
RC
L.
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
AO
R.
AH
interjection, (used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
RH
SA
RO
OH
noun, the exclamation “oh.”.
HP
HI
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of high:
HH
h.
RP
OA
S.
SL
NP
OE
noun, oy2 .
O.
sh
interjection, (used to urge silence.)
NH
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
eh
interjection, (an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).
NL
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
ol
NI
RI
i.
RN
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
IP
P.
noun, Paul (Johann von) [poul yoh-hahn fuh n] /paʊl ˈyoʊ hɑn fən/ (Show IPA), 1830–1914, German playwright, novelist, poet, and short-story writer: Nobel Prize 1910.
PH
SN
ic
CE
HE
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
ln
LO
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
EI
HL
LR
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
N.
NA
adverb, no1 .
NC
HO
noun, a sexually promiscuous woman.
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