Anagrams of phthalocyanine

Word phthalocyanine has 1882 anagrams that can be made by using the letters of phthalocyanine.

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lithophane
noun, a transparency made of thin porcelain or bone china having an intaglio design.
polyethnic
adjective, inhabited by or consisting of people of many ethnic backgrounds.
antiphonal
adjective, pertaining to antiphons or antiphony; responsive.
hyalophane
noun, a variety of orthoclase in which some of the potassium is replaced by barium.
point-lace
noun, lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needlepoint.
plainchant
noun, plainsong (defs 1, 2).
Neapolitan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Naples.
non-placet
noun, (especially in a church or university assembly) an expression or vote of dissent or disapproval.
cantilena
noun, a simple, lyric, melodic passage for voice or instrument.
Placentia
noun, a town in S California.
phthalein
noun, any of a group of compounds formed by treating phthalic anhydride with phenols, from which certain important dyes are derived.
Nathaniel
noun, Bartholomew (def 1).
chelation
noun, Chemistry. the process of chelating.
chelonian
adjective, belonging or pertaining to the order Chelonia, comprising the turtles.
halophyte
noun, a plant that thrives in saline soil.
caliphate
noun, the rank, jurisdiction, or government of a caliph.
one-a-cat
noun, one old cat.
halothane
noun, a colorless liquid, C 2 HBrClF 3 , used as an inhalant for general anesthesia.
analeptic
noun, a pharmacological substance that stimulates the central nervous system and also acts as an anticonvulsant.
chthonian
adjective, of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth.
anonychia
noun, congenital absence of the nails.
octennial
adjective, occurring every eight years.
anciently
adverb, in ancient times; of old.
planation
noun, the process whereby an irregular land surface is made flat or level by erosion.
hypanthia
noun, a cup-shaped or tubular body formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and stamens.
lancinate
verb (used with object), to stab or pierce.
antiphony
noun, alternate or responsive singing by a choir in two divisions.
chatelain
noun, a castellan.
thylacine
noun, a wolflike marsupial, Thylacinus cynocephalus, of Tasmania, tan-colored with black stripes across the back: probably extinct.
theophany
noun, a manifestation or appearance of God or a god to a person.
anthelion
noun, a luminous, white spot occasionally appearing at the sun's elevation but in the opposite part of the sky.
phlyctena
noun, a small vesicle, blister, or pustule.
phacolite
noun, a colorless variety of chabazite.
tachypnea
noun, excessively rapid respiration.
Claytonia
noun, any of the low, succulent plants constituting the genus Claytonia of the purslane family, having basal leaves and long clusters of white or rose-colored flowers.
ice-plant
noun, a plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, native to the Mediterranean region, having fleshy leaves that are covered with glistening vesicles and are sometimes eaten as greens.
apothecia
noun, the fruit of certain lichens and fungi: usually an open, saucer-shaped or cup-shaped body, the inner surface of which is covered with a layer that bears asci.
Neo-Latin
noun, New Latin.
cytopenia
noun, the condition of having a decreased number of cellular elements in the blood; hypocytosis.
analcite
noun, a white or slightly colored zeolite mineral, Na(AlSi 2 O 6)⋅H 2 O, generally found in crystalline form.
Lycaonia
noun, an ancient country in S Asia Minor: later a Roman province.
talapoin
noun, a small, yellowish guenon monkey, Micropithecus (Cercopithecus) talapoin, of western Africa.
Palencia
noun, a city in Castilla y León, N Spain.
cenotaph
noun, a sepulchral monument erected in memory of a deceased person whose body is buried elsewhere.
Palatine
noun, a vassal exercising royal privileges in a province; a count or earl palatine.
ethnical
adjective, ethnic.
Alicante
noun, a seaport in SE Spain, on the Mediterranean.
cephalon
noun, the head, especially of an arthropod.
alopecia
noun, loss of hair; baldness.
halation
noun, a blurred effect around the edges of highlight areas in a photographic image caused by reflection and scattering of light through the emulsion from the back surface of the film support or plate.
aphelion
noun, Astronomy. the point in the orbit of a planet or a comet at which it is farthest from the sun.
cephalin
noun, any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties.
pinnacle
noun, a lofty peak.
pinochle
noun, a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck.
analytic
adjective, pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
aphanite
noun, a fine-grained igneous rock having such compact texture that the constituent minerals cannot be detected with the naked eye.
pantonal
adjective, marked by or using pantonality.
helicopt
verb (used with or without object), helicopter.
phthalic
adjective, of or derived from phthalic acid.
Phaethon
noun, a son of Helios who borrowed the chariot of the sun and drove it so close to earth that Zeus struck him down to save the world.
ichthyo-
Phacelia
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Phacelia, of the waterleaf family, chiefly of the western U.S. and Mexico, having clusters of violet, blue, or white flowers.
phyletic
adjective, of, relating to, or based on the evolutionary history of a group of organisms; phylogenetic.
antipole
noun, the opposite pole.
antiphon
noun, a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
Athenian
noun, a native or citizen of Athens, Greece.
atypical
adjective, not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal:
penchant
noun, a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something:
inchoate
adjective, not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary.
teach-in
noun, a prolonged period of lectures, speeches, etc., conducted without interruption by members of the faculty and invited guests at a college or university as a technique of social protest.
inhalant
noun, a medicine, allergen, or other substance that is inhaled.
phone-in
noun, adjective, call-in.
phonetic
noun, (in Chinese writing) a written element that represents a sound and is used in combination with a radical to form a character.
phthalin
noun, any of a group of compounds obtained by the reduction of the phthaleins.
Anatolic
adjective, noun, Anatolian.
Iolanthe
noun, an operetta (1882) by Sir William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan.
hypothec
noun, Roman and Civil Law. a mortgage or security held by a creditor on the property of a debtor without possession of it, created either by agreement or by operation of law.
Calanthe
noun, any of various tropical and subtropical orchids of the genus Calanthe, having racemes of white, reddish, or yellow flowers.
hypnotic
noun, an agent or drug that produces sleep; sedative.
calotype
noun, an early negative-positive photographic process, patented by William Henry Talbot in 1841, in which a paper negative is produced and then used to make a positive contact print in sunlight.
11-point
anyplace
adverb, anywhere.
lynchpin
noun, linchpin.
Hyacinth
noun, a bulbous plant, Hyacinthus orientalis, of the lily family, widely cultivated for its cylindrical cluster of fragrant flowers in a variety of colors.
Pantheon
noun, a domed circular temple at Rome, erected a.d. 120–124 by Hadrian, used as a church since a.d.
Lahontan
noun, Lake, an Ice Age lake in W Nevada and NE California, about 8600 sq. mi. (22,000 sq. km): remnants include Carson Sink, Pyramid Lake.
Hepatica
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Hepatica, of the buttercup family, having heart-shaped leaves and delicate purplish, pink, or white flowers.
laitance
noun, a milky deposit on the surface of new cement or concrete, usually caused by too much water.
Capetian
noun, a member of this dynasty.
Alcithoe
noun, a daughter of Minyas who was driven mad for mocking Dionysus.
cephalo-
Oliphant
noun, Margaret Wilson, 1828–97, Scottish novelist.
epicotyl
noun, (in the embryo of a plant) that part of the stem above the cotyledons.
ponytail
noun, an arrangement of the hair in a long lock drawn tightly against the back of the head and cinched so as to hang loosely.
National
noun, a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection:
Noachian
adjective, of or relating to the patriarch Noah or his time.
acantho-
Nathalie
noun, a female given name.
enthalpy
noun, a quantity associated with a thermodynamic system, expressed as the internal energy of a system plus the product of the pressure and volume of the system, having the property that during an isobaric process, the change in the quantity is equal to the heat transferred during the process. Symbol: H.
Platonic
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or his doctrines:
placenta
noun, Anatomy, Zoology. the organ in most mammals, formed in the lining of the uterus by the union of the uterine mucous membrane with the membranes of the fetus, that provides for the nourishment of the fetus and the elimination of its waste products.
planchet
noun, a flat piece of metal for stamping as a coin; a coin blank.
neonatal
adjective, of or relating to newborn children.
Nephtali
noun, Naphtali.
platino-
chaplain
noun, an ecclesiastic attached to the chapel of a royal court, college, etc., or to a military unit.
lipocyte
noun, fat cell.
pythonic
adjective, of or relating to pythons.
naphthyl
adjective, containing the naphthyl group.
plantain
noun, a tropical plant, Musa paradisiaca, of the banana family, resembling the banana.
Naphtali
noun, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. Gen. 30:7,8.
coal-pit
noun, a pit where coal is dug.
Linotype
verb, to typeset on a Linotype machine.
naphthol
noun, either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C 10 H 7 OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol) white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes, and insecticides.
hyalite
noun, a colorless variety of opal, sometimes transparent like glass, and sometimes whitish and translucent.
Cynthia
noun, Artemis: so called from her birth on Mt. Cynthus, on Delos.
Caelian
noun, the southeastern hill of the seven hills of ancient Rome.
cyathia
noun, an inflorescence consisting of a cup-shaped involucre enclosing an apetalous, pistillate flower surrounded by several staminate flowers.
cannoli
plural noun, tubular pastry shells stuffed with a sweetened filling of whipped ricotta and often containing nuts, citron, or bits of chocolate.
Pontine
adjective, of or relating to the pons.
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.
potency
noun, the state or quality of being potent.
Pianola
noun, (lowercase) Bridge. a hand, as a laydown, that is very easy to play.
Hypatia
noun, a.d. c370–415, Greek philosopher renowned for her beauty.
hypnone
noun, acetophenone.
cyanite
noun, Mineralogy. kyanite.
Platina
noun, a native alloy of platinum with palladium, iridium, osmium, etc.
hypoth.
cyanine
noun, any of several groups of dyes that make silver halide photographic plates sensitive to a wider color range.
Pontiac
noun, c1720–69, North American Indian, chief of the Ottawa tribe: commander during the Pontiac War 1763–64.
cyanate
noun, a salt or ester of cyanic acid.
Pontian
noun, pope a.d. 230–235.
Channel
noun, the bed of a stream, river, or other waterway.
Taphiae
noun, (in ancient geography) a group of islands in the Ionian Sea.
connate
adjective, existing in a person or thing from birth or origin; inborn:
aphonia
noun, loss of voice, especially due to an organic or functional disturbance of the vocal organs.
aphonic
noun, Pathology. a person who is affected with aphonia.
aphotic
adjective, lightless; dark.
polecat
noun, a European mammal, Mustela putorius, of the weasel family, having a blackish fur and ejecting a fetid fluid when attacked or disturbed. Compare ferret1 (def 1).
Clinton
noun, De Witt [duh wit] /də ˈwɪt/ (Show IPA), 1769–1828, U.S. political leader and statesman: governor of New York 1817–21, 1825–28 (son of James Clinton).
pointel
noun, a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design.
pointal
noun, pointel.
polenta
noun, (especially in Italian cooking) a thick mush of cornmeal.
aplenty
adverb, sufficiently; enough; more than sparingly:
Clapton
noun, Eric, born 1945, English blues and rock guitarist and composer.
technol
techno-
Clayton
noun, John Middleton, 1796–1856, U.S. jurist and politician: senator 1829–36, 1845–49, 1853–56; secretary of state 1849–50.
taphole
noun, a hole in a blast furnace, steelmaking furnace, etc., through which molten metal or slag is tapped off.
pantile
noun, a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlap the next tile.
contain
verb (used with object), to hold or include within its volume or area:
plicate
adjective, Also, plicated. folded like a fan; pleated.
hotline
noun, hot line.
Copehan
noun, Wintun.
hoplite
noun, a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece.
Phocaea
noun, an ancient seaport in Asia Minor: northernmost of the Ionian cities; later an important maritime state.
hyaline
noun, Also, hyalin, H04/H0454500 hahy-uh-lin, ˈhaɪ ə lɪn. Biochemistry. a horny substance found in hydatid cysts, closely resembling chitin. a structureless, transparent substance found in cartilage, the eye, etc., resulting from the pathological degeneration of tissue.
phocine
adjective, of or relating to seals.
phonate
verb (used with or without object), Phonetics. to provide (a sound source, and hence the pitch) for a given voiced continuant or vowel, through rapid, periodic glottal action.
ciphony
noun, the process of encrypting telecommunication signals, as to prevent information from being intercepted by an enemy or competitor.
tapioca
noun, a food substance prepared from cassava in granular, flake, pellet (pearl tapioca) or flour form, used in puddings, as a thickener, etc.
potiche
noun, a vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a rounded or polygonal body narrowing at the top.
Nicolet
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1598–1642, French explorer in America.
Hialeah
noun, a city in SE Florida, near Miami: racetrack.
chaplet
noun, a wreath or garland for the head.
enchain
verb (used with object), to bind in or as in chain or chains; fetter; restrain:
enchant
verb (used with object), to subject to magical influence; bewitch:
halicot
noun, haricot2 .
pinnace
noun, a light sailing ship, especially one formerly used in attendance on a larger ship.
Halcyon
noun, a mythical bird, usually identified with the kingfisher, said to breed about the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea, and to have the power of charming winds and waves into calmness.
entopic
adjective, being or occurring in the usual place.
pinnate
adjective, resembling a feather, as in construction or arrangement; having parts arranged on each side of a common axis:
placate
noun, a piece of plate armor of the 15th to the 18th century protecting the lower part of the torso in front: used especially as a reinforcement over a breastplate.
pintano
noun, sergeant major (def 3).
Etonian
noun, a person who is or has been a pupil at Eton College.
cephal-
Chaplin
noun, Sir Charles Spencer ("Charlie") 1889–1977, English film actor, producer, and director; in U.S. 1910–52.
ethnol.
playact
verb (used with object), to dramatize (something):
tachyon
noun, a hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
tachiol
noun, silver fluoride.
chayote
noun, a tropical American vine, Sechium edule, of the gourd family, having triangular leaves and small, white flowers.
chapati
noun, a flat pancakelike bread, usually of whole-wheat flour, baked on a griddle.
chaitya
noun, a Buddhist shrine in India; stupa.
epochal
adjective, of, relating to, or of the nature of an epoch.
Pythian
adjective, Also, Pythic. of or relating to Delphi, in ancient Greece.
ethylic
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of the ethyl group.
ethical
adjective, pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
chalone
noun, an endocrine secretion that depresses or inhibits physiological activity.
ethanol
noun, alcohol (def 1).
chantey
noun, a sailors' song, especially one sung in rhythm to work.
pinhole
noun, a small hole made by or as by a pin.
haplont
noun, the haploid individual in a life cycle that has a diploid and a haploid phase.
potline
noun, a row of electrolytic cells for reducing certain metals, as aluminum, from fused salts.
Capitol
noun, the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.
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.
cantina
noun, a saloon; bar.
ethanal
noun, acetaldehyde.
Plantin
noun, Christophe [kree-stawf] /kriˈstɔf/ (Show IPA), c1520–1589, French typographer.
hepato-
cholent
noun, a stewed or baked dish, especially of meat and beans, served on the Sabbath but cooked the day before or overnight over a slow fire.
cholate
noun, the salt form of cholic acid.
hepatic
noun, a medicine acting on the liver.
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.
Plantae
noun, the taxonomic kingdom comprising all plants.
echino-
capital
noun, the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.:
ectopia
noun, the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
hatchel
noun, hackle1 (def 5).
Helicon
noun, a coiled tuba carried over the shoulder and used especially in military bands.
ptyalin
noun, an enzyme in the saliva that converts starch into dextrin and maltose.
chinone
noun, quinone.
planate
adjective, having a plane or flat surface.
helico-
Pynchon
noun, Thomas, born 1937, U.S. novelist.
CAPTAIN
noun, a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.
healthy
adjective, possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality:
caption
noun, a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine.
elation
noun, a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
Catalin
Pinchot
noun, Gifford, 1863–1946, U.S. political leader, forester, and teacher.
enation
noun, a small outgrowth of plant tissue, usually on a leaf, caused by virus infection.
claypan
noun, hardpan (def 1).
Athenai
noun, Greek name of Athens.
aphetic
adjective, pertaining to or due to aphesis.
alinota
noun, the plate to which the wings are attached on the notum of an insect.
tin-pan
adjective, harsh, tinny, or clanging; noisy.
opacity
noun, the state or quality of being opaque.
Opaline
adjective, of or like opal; opalescent.
Ophelia
noun, a female given name.
thionyl
adjective, sulfinyl.
alanine
noun, any of several isomers of a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble amino acid, CH 3 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in many proteins and produced synthetically: used chiefly in biochemical research. Symbol: A. Abbreviation: Ala;
lyncean
adjective, of or relating to a lynx; lynxlike.
optical
noun, opticals, optical effects.
Alcyone
noun, a third-magnitude star in the constellation Taurus: brightest star in the Pleiades.
Othniel
noun, a judge of Israel. Judges 3:9.
Alencon
noun, a city in and the capital of Orne, in NW France: lace manufacture.
Alethia
noun, the ancient Greek personification of truth.
Lepanto
noun, Greek Návpaktos. a seaport in W Greece, on the Lepanto Strait: Turkish sea power destroyed here 1571.
lection
noun, a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.
Aetolia
noun, an ancient district in W Greece, now part of the province of Aetolia and Acarnania.
palaeo-
lean-to
noun, a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
palato-
latency
noun, the state of being latent.
Laotian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Laos.
panache
noun, a grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair:
anality
noun, the condition or quality of having an anal character; collectively, the personality traits characteristic of the anal stage of psychosexual development.
anatine
adjective, of or relating to the family Anatidae, comprising the swans, geese, and ducks.
panicle
noun, a compound raceme.
ancient
noun, a person who lived in ancient times.
panocha
noun, Also, penuche. a coarse grade of sugar made in Mexico.
lactone
noun, any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
Laconia
noun, an ancient country in the S part of Greece. Capital: Sparta.
onychia
noun, inflammation of the matrix of the nail.
aeonian
adjective, eternal; everlasting.
patency
noun, the state of being patent.
Natalie
noun, a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “birthday.”.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
topline
adjective, so important as to be named at or near the top of a newspaper item, advertisement, or the like:
topical
noun, Philately. any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.
Nicolay
noun, John George, 1832–1901, U.S. biographer.
Nichole
noun, a female given name.
Nicaean
adjective, Nicene.
neolith
noun, a Neolithic stone implement.
acaleph
noun, (in former classifications) any coelenterate of the group Acalephae, including the sea nettles and jellyfishes.
acetoin
noun, a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences.
achylia
achiote
noun, annatto.
acholia
noun, lack of a secretion of bile.
toenail
noun, a nail of a toe.
acylate
verb (used with object), to introduce the acyl group into (a compound).
Aeolian
noun, a member of one of the four main divisions of the prehistoric Greeks. Compare Achaean (def 5), Dorian1 (def 2), Ionian (def 3).
acyloin
noun, a hydroxy ketone of the general formula RCOCHOHR, where R is an element or group.
acolyte
noun, an altar attendant in public worship.
aconite
noun, any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
naphtha
noun, a colorless, volatile petroleum distillate, usually an intermediate product between gasoline and benzine, used as a solvent, fuel, etc. Compare mineral spirits.
naphth-
Actaeon
noun, a hunter who, for having seen Diana bathing, was changed by her into a stag and was torn to pieces by his own hounds.
actinal
adjective, having tentacles or rays.
actino-
actinon
noun, a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219.
Oceania
noun, the islands of the central and S Pacific, including Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and traditionally Australasia. About 3,450,000 sq. mi. (8,935,500 sq. km).
typicon
noun, the instructions for the orders of the services during the ecclesiastical year, contained in a manual.
typical
adjective, of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
Lothian
noun, a region in E Scotland. 700 sq. mi. (1813 sq. km).
Lachine
noun, a city in S Quebec, in E Canada, near Quebec, on the St. Lawrence.
clip-on
noun, a clip-on device, ornament, or the like.
Antoine
noun, André [ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1943, French theatrical director, manager, and critic.
Antioch
noun, Arabic Antakiya. Turkish Antakya. a city in S Turkey: capital of the ancient kingdom of Syria 300–64 b.c.
anolyte
noun, (in electrolysis) the portion of the electrolyte in the immediate vicinity of the anode.
peacoat
noun, pea jacket.
anticly
adverb, in an antic manner.
Anthony
noun, Antony, Mark.
pathol.
Annatol
noun, a male given name.
pelican
noun, any of several large, totipalmate, fish-eating birds of the family Pelecanidae, having a large bill with a distensible pouch.
penalty
noun, a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
inconel
tenancy
noun, a holding, as of lands, by any kind of title; occupancy of land, a house, or the like, under a lease or on payment of rent; tenure.
Antonia
noun, a female given name: derived from Antonius.
Antheil
noun, George, 1900–59, U.S. composer.
Phaenna
noun, one of the Graces worshiped at Sparta.
phaeton
noun, any of various light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century.
Plante
noun, Jacques [zhahk] /ʒɑk/ (Show IPA), 1929–86, Canadian ice-hockey player.
phylon
noun, a group that has a genetic relationship or common origin, as a race.
Penchi
noun, Benxi.
phylo-
octane
noun, any of 18 isomeric saturated hydrocarbons having the formula C 8 H 18 , some of which are obtained in the distillation and cracking of petroleum.
phytol
noun, a hydrophobic alcohol, C 20 H 40 O, that occurs esterified as a side chain in the chlorophyll molecule.
planet
noun, Astronomy. Also called major planet. any of the eight large heavenly bodies revolving about the sun and shining by reflected light: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune, in the order of their proximity to the sun. Until 2006, Pluto was classified as a planet ninth in order from the sun; it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet. a similar body revolving about a star other than the sun. (formerly) a celestial body moving in the sky, as distinguished from a fixed star, applied also to the sun and moon.
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.
notice
noun, an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:
plani-
plano-
phyto-
oilcan
noun, a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
phytin
Nanhai
noun, former name of Foshan.
planch
noun, a flat piece of metal, stone, or baked clay, used as a tray in an enameling oven.
Hinton
noun, Christopher, Baron Hinton of Bankside, 1901–1983, British nuclear engineer.
Hotien
noun, Wade-Giles. Hotan.
entoil
verb (used with object), to take in toils; ensnare; enmesh.
litho.
eonian
adjective, aeonian.
online
adverb, with or through a computer, especially over a network.
eolith
noun, a chipped stone of the late Tertiary Period in Europe once thought to have been flaked by humans but now known to be the product of natural, nonhuman agencies.
Eolian
noun, Aeolian2 (def 3).
loathe
verb (used with object), to feel disgust or intense aversion for; abhor:
incept
verb (used with object), to take in; ingest.
locate
verb (used with object), to identify or discover the place or location of:
entail
noun, the act of entailing.
hotcha
interjection, (used as an expression of approval or delight, now often used facetiously.)
placet
noun, an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).
enhalo
verb (used with object), to surround with or as with a halo.
nycti-
Lochia
noun, the liquid discharge from the uterus after childbirth.
phyton
noun, the smallest part of a stem, root, or leaf, that, when removed from a plant, may grow into a new plant.
platen
noun, a flat plate in a printing press for pressing the paper against the inked type or plate to produce an impression.
plaice
noun, a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.
Olathe
noun, a city in E Kansas.
plaint
noun, a complaint.
Lonnie
noun, a male given name, form of Alonso.
pentyl
adjective, containing a pentyl group; amyl.
platy-
nicety
noun, a delicate or fine point; punctilio:
pheno-
Nepali
noun, Also, Nepalese. an Indic language spoken in Nepal.
ninety
noun, a cardinal number, ten times nine.
Nilote
noun, a member of any of several indigenous black peoples of the Sudan and eastern Africa.
Nicaea
noun, an ancient city in NW Asia Minor: Nicene Creed formulated here a.d.
Connie
noun, a female given name, form of Constance.
phenyl
adjective, containing the phenyl group.
Conant
noun, James Bryant, 1893–1978, U.S. chemist and educator: president of Harvard University 1933–53.
nycto-
plinth
noun, a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier.
Neilah
noun, the Jewish religious service marking the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
colent
poachy
adjective, (of land) slushy; swampy.
poetic
noun, poetics.
Yentai
noun, Wade-Giles. Yantai.
C-note
noun, See C (def 11).
phatic
adjective, denoting speech used to express or create an atmosphere of shared feelings, goodwill, or sociability rather than to impart information:
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
clothe
verb (used with object), to dress; attire.
Nicole
noun, a female given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”.
pointy
adjective, having a comparatively sharp point:
contin
Petain
noun, Henri Philippe Omer [ahn-ree fee-leep aw-mer] /ɑ̃ˈri fiˈlip ɔˈmɛr/ (Show IPA), 1856–1951, marshal of France: premier of the Vichy government 1940–44.
penta-
nation
noun, a large body of people, associated with a particular territory, that is sufficiently conscious of its unity to seek or to possess a government peculiarly its own:
Napoli
noun, Italian name of Naples.
philo-
Lipton
noun, Seymour, 1903–1986, U.S. sculptor.
Philae
noun, an island in the Nile, in Upper Egypt: the site of ancient temples; now submerged by the waters of Lake Nasser.
Yanina
noun, Ioannina.
phyco-
cteno-
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.
Nathan
noun, a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. II Sam. 12; I Kings 1:34.
pleach
verb (used with object), to interweave (branches, vines, etc.), as for a hedge or arbor.
pliant
adjective, bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:
pleio-
cotype
noun, a syntype.
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.
no-hit
adjective, of, relating to, or noting a game in which a pitcher allows no base hits to the opposing team:
Noetic
adjective, of or relating to the mind.
nocti-
nocent
adjective, harmful; injurious.
plench
noun, a tool combining pliers and wrench: used especially by astronauts.
Plenty
noun, a full or abundant supply or amount:
Copley
noun, John Singleton [sing-guh l-tuh n] /ˈsɪŋ gəl tən/ (Show IPA), 1738–1815, U.S. painter.
litany
noun, a ceremonial or liturgical form of prayer consisting of a series of invocations or supplications with responses that are the same for a number in succession.
Inchon
noun, a seaport in W South Korea.
pelota
noun, a Basque and Spanish game from which jai alai was developed.
paleon
patina
noun, a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
lancet
noun, a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
patine
noun, patina.
peachy
adjective, resembling a peach, as in color or appearance.
helic-
hecto-
heathy
adjective, heathery.
pinata
noun, (in Mexico and Central America) a gaily decorated crock or papier-mâché figure filled with toys, candy, etc., and suspended from above, especially during Christmas or birthday festivities, so that children, who are blindfolded, may break it or knock it down with sticks and release the contents.
intone
verb (used with object), to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
Latina
noun, a woman of Latin-American descent.
helio-
Latino
noun, a person of Latin-American descent:
health
noun, the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor:
Latona
noun, the goddess Leto as identified in Roman mythology.
paleo-
hatpin
noun, a long pin for securing a woman's hat to her hair, often having a bulbous decorative head of colored glass, simulated pearl, or the like.
pineal
adjective, resembling a pine cone in shape.
leachy
adjective, allowing water to percolate through, as sandy or rocky soil; porous.
haptic
noun, Usually, haptics. Digital Technology. a vibration or other tactile sensation received from a computer or electronic device: an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user:
hapten
noun, a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen.
innate
adjective, existing in one from birth; inborn; native:
lanate
adjective, woolly; covered with something resembling wool.
Henoch
noun, Enoch (defs 1, 2).
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
pantie
noun, panties.
pycno-
Hilton
noun, Conrad (Nicholson) 1887–1979, U.S. hotel owner and developer.
hyeto-
hyetal
adjective, of or relating to rain or rainfall.
Pathan
noun, Afghan (def 1).
Ithaca
noun, one of the Ionian Islands, off the W coast of Greece: legendary home of Ulysses. 37 sq. mi. (96 sq. km). Greek Itháki.
hyalo-
patchy
adjective, characterized by or made up of patches.
panto-
hyaena
noun, hyena.
Layton
noun, a town in N Utah.
pathic
Pilate
noun, Pontius [pon-shuh s,, -tee-uh s] /ˈpɒn ʃəs,, -ti əs/ (Show IPA), flourished early 1st century a.d, Roman procurator of Judea a.d. 26–36?: the final authority concerned in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ.
hyphen
noun, a short line (-) used to connect the parts of a compound word or the parts of a word divided for any purpose.
lacto-
hepta-
hypno-
hepcat
noun, a performer or admirer of jazz, especially swing.
patho-
Panoan
noun, a family of South American Indian languages spoken in Peru, Bolivia, and western Brazil.
hepat-
haplo-
pectin
noun, a white, amorphous, colloidal carbohydrate of high molecular weight occurring in ripe fruits, especially in apples, currants, etc., and used in fruit jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and emulsifying properties and its ability to solidify to a gel.
lionet
noun, a young or small lion.
Pelion
noun, Mount, a mountain near the E coast of Greece, in Thessaly. 5252 feet (1600 meters).
phonet
ethnic
noun, a member of an ethnic group.
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.
Lycian
noun, an inhabitant of Lycia.
Ethiop
adjective, noun, Ethiopian.
ethion
noun, a highly toxic organophosphate, C 9 H 22 O 4 P 2 S 3, used as a pesticide.
lycine
noun, betaine.
inhale
verb (used with object), to breathe in; draw in by breathing:
phoney
noun, something that is phony; a counterfeit or fake.
linhay
noun, a storage shed or other attachment to the back of a house.
Lepton
noun, an aluminum coin of modern Greece until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a drachma.
Pythia
noun, the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who delivered the oracles.
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
etalon
noun, an interferometer consisting of two glass plates that reflect approximately half of each ray of light incident upon them and that are separated by a small, fixed distance: used to compare wavelengths and to study atomic spectra.
Linnet
noun, a small Old World finch, Carduelis cannabina.
holpen
verb, a past participle of help.
Python
noun, any of several Old World boa constrictors of the subfamily Pythoninae, often growing to a length of more than 20 feet (6 meters): the Indian python, Python molurus, is endangered.
Linnhe
noun, Loch, Loch Linnhe.
Ophite
noun, a diabase in which elongate crystals of plagioclase are embedded in pyroxene.
pycnia
noun, a flask-shaped or conical sporangium of a rust fungus, which develops below the epidermis of the host and bears pycniospores.
Linton
noun, Ralph, 1893–1953, U.S. anthropologist.
ethno-
pitchy
adjective, full of or abounding in pitch.
Hannah
noun, the mother of Samuel. I Sam. 1:20.
Hainan
noun, Pinyin, Wade-Giles. an island in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland by the Hainan Strait: a part of Guangdong province. 13,200 sq. mi. (34,200 sq. km).
pinyon
noun, piñon (def 1).
palate
noun, Anatomy. the roof of the mouth, consisting of an anterior bony portion (hard palate) and a posterior muscular portion (soft palate) that separate the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
Peyton
noun, a male given name, form of Payton.
halite
noun, a soft white or colorless mineral, sodium chloride, NaCl, occurring in cubic crystals with perfect cleavage; rock salt.
lectin
noun, any of a group of proteins that bind to particular carbohydrates in the manner of an antibody and are commonly extracted from plants for use as an agglutinin, as in clumping red blood cells for blood typing.
photic
adjective, of or relating to light.
palace
noun, the official residence of a king, queen, bishop, or other sovereign or exalted personage.
Leipoa
noun, mallee fowl.
Leyton
noun, a former borough in SE England, near London: now part of Waltham Forest.
Payton
noun, Walter ("Sweetness") 1954–99, U.S. football player.
piolet
noun, an ice ax used in mountaineering.
lenity
noun, the quality or state of being mild or gentle, as toward others.
payola
noun, a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.
Pinole
noun, corn or wheat, dried, ground, and sweetened, usually with the flour of mesquite beans.
inlace
verb (used with object), enlace.
yclept
verb, a past participle of clepe.
painty
adjective, of, coated with, or soiled with paint:
lentic
adjective, pertaining to or living in still water.
phonic
adjective, of or relating to speech sounds.
Lepcha
noun, a member of a people of Sikkim and adjacent areas of Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
lepto-
pintle
noun, a pin or bolt, especially one on which something turns, as the gudgeon of a hinge.
Encina
noun, the live oak, Quercus virginiana.
Tanoan
noun, an American Indian language family of which the three surviving languages are spoken in several pueblos, including Taos, in northern New Mexico near the Rio Grande.
Talien
noun, Wade-Giles. Dalian.
Cantal
noun, a department in S central France. 2231 sq. mi. (5780 sq. km). Capital: Aurillac.
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.
anopia
noun, absence of sight, especially when due to a structural defect in or absence of an eye.
thecia
noun, hymenium.
cantle
noun, the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
Canton
noun, a small territorial district, especially one of the states of the Swiss confederation.
talion
noun, lex talionis.
Altaic
noun, the Turkic, Mongolian, and Tungusic language families collectively, spoken over a broad expanse of Eurasia, from southeastern Europe to the Pacific: variously considered to be a single, genetically related family, with Japanese and Korean sometimes also included, or a group of languages with shared typologies and histories, but not genetically akin.
Alpena
noun, a city in NE Michigan, on Lake Huron.
Althea
noun, the rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus.
anoint
verb (used with object), to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
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.
cheapo
noun, Slang. cheapo.
chaton
noun, Also called chaton foil. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
capita
noun, plural of caput.
tenpin
noun, (used with a singular verb) a form of bowling, played with ten wooden pins at which a ball is bowled to knock them down.
chilo-
caplet
Chino-
anthol
chiton
noun, Also called sea cradle. a mollusk of the class Amphineura, having a mantle covered with calcareous plates, found adhering to rocks.
chital
noun, axis deer.
canine
noun, a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae.
Canyon
noun, a deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it.
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.
Alioth
noun, a star of the second magnitude in the constellation Ursa Major.
antho-
chylo-
Anthea
noun, a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “flowery.”.
Chinan
noun, Jinan.
Cannae
noun, an ancient town in SE Italy: Hannibal defeated the Romans here 216 b.c.
acetal
noun, Also called diethylacetal. a colorless, volatile, sparingly water-soluble liquid, C 6 H 14 O 2 , having a nutlike aftertaste, obtained from acetaldehyde and ethyl alcohol: used chiefly as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes.
Catlin
noun, George, 1796–1872, U.S. painter.
Chilon
noun, flourished 556 b.c, Greek sage and ephor at Sparta.
cannot
verb, a form of ·can not.
canopy
noun, a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.
Chapel
noun, a private or subordinate place of prayer or worship; oratory.
caplin
noun, capelin.
aliyah
noun, the act of proceeding to the reading table in a synagogue for the reading of a portion from the Torah.
Tainan
noun, a city in SW Taiwan.
Catano
noun, a city in NE Puerto Rico, SW of San Juan.
centi-
cental
noun, hundredweight (def 1).
Anhalt
noun, a former state in central Germany, now part of Saxony-Anhalt.
celto-
catena
noun, a chain or connected series, especially of extracts from the writings of the fathers of the Christian church.
Celaya
noun, a city in Guanajuato state, central Mexico.
Ceylon
noun, former name of Sri Lanka.
captan
noun, a powder, C 9 H 8 Cl 3 NO 2 S, of white to cream color, used as a fungicide on vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
Thalia
noun, the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.
Cathay
noun, China.
taipan
noun, (in China) the head or owner of a foreign business establishment.
anlace
noun, anelace.
catnip
noun, a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.
Cathie
noun, a female given name, form of Catherine.
cation
noun, a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
anyone
pronoun, any person at all; anybody:
Ancona
noun, an altarpiece, usually consisting of a painted panel or panels, reliefs, or statues set in an elaborate frame.
anneal
noun, an act, instance, or product of annealing.
Chaoan
noun, former name of Chaozhou.
chaine
noun, a series of short, usually rapid, turns performed in a straight line across the stage.
chanty
noun, chantey.
Altona
noun, a metropolitan district of Hamburg, Germany: formerly an independent city.
Chanel
noun, Gabrielle [ga-bree-el] /ga briˈɛl/ (Show IPA), ("Coco") 1882–1971, French fashion designer.
Chaney
noun, Lon [lon] /lɒn/ (Show IPA), 1883–1930, U.S. film actor.
analyt
chalet
noun, a herdsman's hut in the Swiss Alps.
tachy-
Capone
noun, Al(phonse) ("Scarface") 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.
ancile
noun, a shield given by Mars to Numa Pompilius as the palladium of Rome.
chaeta
noun, a bristle or seta, especially of a chaetopod.
tacho-
Anatol
noun, a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “sunrise.”.
Aachen
noun, a city in W Germany: coronation city of German kings 936–1531.
taenia
noun, Classical Antiquity. a headband or fillet.
Annecy
noun, a city in and the capital of Haute-Savoie, in SE France.
actin-
Capote
noun, a long cloak with a hood.
Choate
noun, Joseph Hodges, 1832–1917, U.S. lawyer and diplomat.
Alnico
noun, a permanent-magnet alloy having aluminum, nickel, and cobalt as its principal ingredients.
catnap
noun, a short, light nap or doze.
atopic
adjective, of or relating to atopy.
Typhon
noun, a signal horn operated by compressed air or steam.
aceto-
toecap
noun, a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe.
citole
noun, cittern.
polity
noun, a particular form or system of government:
polite
adjective, showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil:
polit.
tannic
adjective, Chemistry. of, relating to, or derived from tan or tannin.
aethon
noun, triethyl orthoformate.
apathy
noun, absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
policy
noun, a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.:
Thyone
noun, Semele, as named by her son Dionysus when he took her from the underworld to Olympus.
Aeolia
noun, Aeolis.
Alecto
noun, one of the Furies.
police
noun, Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
Aeolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
atonic
noun, Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
tincal
noun, a former name for crude native borax.
apical
noun, Phonetics. an apical sound.
atonal
adjective, of, relating to, or marked by atonality.
teapoy
noun, a small three-legged table or stand.
aplite
noun, a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz.
client
noun, a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc.
Athena
noun, Also, Athene [uh-thee-nee] /əˈθi ni/ (Show IPA). Also called Pallas, Pallas Athena. the virgin deity of the ancient Greeks worshiped as the goddess of wisdom, fertility, the useful arts, and prudent warfare. At her birth she sprang forth fully armed from the head of her father, Zeus. Compare Minerva.
clino-
poleyn
noun, a piece for the knee, made of plate or leather.
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
theol.
Apache
noun, a Parisian gangster, rowdy, or ruffian.
Antlia
noun, Astronomy. the Air Pump, a small southern constellation between Vela and Hydra.
acetyl
adjective, containing the acetyl group.
acetin
noun, a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
Chopin
noun, an old Scottish unit of liquid measure equivalent to about a quart.
action
noun, the process or state of acting or of being active:
cyano-
caliph
noun, a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
chole-
canape
noun, a thin piece of bread or toast or a cracker spread or topped with cheese, caviar, anchovies, or other savory food.
Pontic
noun, an artificial tooth in a bridge.
Antony
noun, Mark (Marcus Antonius) 83?–30 b.c, Roman general: friend of Caesar; member of the second triumvirate and rival of Octavian.
Tanach
noun, the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament, comprising the Law or Torah, the Prophets or Neviim, and the Hagiographa or Ketuvim, taken as a whole.
pontil
noun, punty.
inane
noun, something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.
apian
adjective, of or relating to bees.
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
Icel.
nonet
noun, a group of nine performers or instruments.
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
ileo-
ileac
adjective, of or relating to the ileum.
Nancy
noun, a city in and the capital of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in NE France: battles 1477, 1914, 1944.
Patna
noun, a city in and the capital of Bihar, in NE India, on the Ganges.
nopal
noun, any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea, resembling the prickly pear.
telo-
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
Penn.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Ital.
Thach
noun, Edward, Teach, Edward.
itchy
adjective, having or causing an itching sensation.
Anita
noun, a female given name: Spanish form of Anna.
phyl-
Phil.
Yanan
noun, a city in N Shaanxi province, in N central China: the headquarters of Chinese Communists 1937–47.
Apoc.
telia
noun, the cluster of spore cases of the rust and smut fungi, bearing teliospores.
pathy
penal
adjective, of, relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
telic
adjective, Grammar. expressing end or purpose:
Nance
noun, Offensive. an effeminate male.
apnea
noun, a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea)
annal
noun, a record of events of a particular year:
yapon
noun, yaupon.
phial
noun, vial.
pheon
noun, a charge representing an arrowhead with widely spread barbs.
Italy
noun, a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870–1946. 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Capital: Rome.
nonce
noun, the present, or immediate, occasion or purpose (usually used in the phrase for the nonce).
ichth
typo-
acity
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.
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.
tepal
noun, one of the divisions of a flower perianth, especially one that is not clearly differentiated into petals and sepals, as in lilies and tulips.
anoia
noun, extreme mental deficiency.
tenia
noun, taenia.
Anton
noun, a male given name, form of Anthony.
Yenan
noun, Wade-Giles. Yanan.
yenta
noun, a person, especially a woman, who is a busybody or gossip.
inlet
noun, an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.
teno-
intel
noun, intelligence (defs 4, 6).
petal
noun, one of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower.
tenon
noun, a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
inlay
noun, inlaid work.
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.
anon.
Tenn.
peta-
Peony
noun, any of various plants or shrubs of the genus Paeonia, having large, showy flowers, as the widely cultivated species P. lactiflora: the state flower of Indiana.
incl.
apace
adverb, with speed; quickly; swiftly.
phano
noun, fanon.
nano-
Clite
noun, Classical Mythology. the wife of Cyzicus, who hanged herself when her husband was mistakenly killed by the Argonauts.
acpt.
Penna
noun, a contour feather, as distinguished from a down feather, plume, etc.
phany
Yonne
noun, a department in central France. 2881 sq. mi. (7460 sq. km). Capital: Auxerre.
peach
noun, the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
Annie
noun, a female given name, form of Ann, Anna, or Anne.
annoy
noun, Archaic. an annoyance.
phane
peaty
adjective, of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing the substance peat.
Tench
noun, a freshwater food fish, Tinca tinca, of Europe and Asia that can survive short periods out of water.
anth-
annot
Penny
noun, a bronze coin, the 100th part of the dollars of various nations, as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States; one cent.
antic
noun, Usually, antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
ante-
canto
noun, one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
Tepic
noun, a city in and the capital of Nayarit, W central Mexico.
anti-
laity
noun, the body of religious worshipers, as distinguished from the clergy.
path-
octan
noun, an octan fever.
alani
plural noun, a nomadic Iranian people who flourished in the 2nd–4th centuries a.d. and are ancestors of the present-day Ossets.
Lynch
noun, John ("Jack") 1917–1999, Irish political leader: prime minister 1966–73, 1977–79.
alate
noun, the winged form of an insect when both winged and wingless forms occur in the species.
linac
noun, linear accelerator.
lotic
adjective, pertaining to or living in flowing water.
Othin
noun, Odin.
Alcon
noun, a noted archer who helped Hercules abduct the cattle of Geryon.
OIcel
theo-
Lycia
noun, an ancient country in SW Asia Minor: later a Roman province.
Licht
noun, adjective, verb (used with or without object), adverb, light1 .
Acton
noun, a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
pacha
noun, pasha.
licet
aleph
noun, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
liney
adjective, liny.
paean
noun, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
Liana
noun, any of various usually woody vines that may climb as high as the tree canopy in a tropical forest.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
octal
noun, octonary (def 6).
octa-
Letha
noun, a female given name.
Letch
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
Alice
noun, a city in S Texas.
Alyce
noun, a female given name.
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.
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
Leoni
noun, Raúl [rah-ool] /rɑˈul/ (Show IPA), 1905–72, Venezuelan statesman: president 1964–69.
Leona
noun, a female given name.
Payne
noun, John Howard, 1791–1852, U.S. actor and dramatist.
optic
noun, the eye.
linen
noun, fabric woven from flax yarns.
lento
adverb, slowly.
ontic
adjective, possessing the character of real rather than phenomenal existence; noumenal.
loche
noun, the North American burbot.
onlay
noun, an overlay, especially one in relief.
onlap
noun, the advance of a sea beyond its former shore.
tinny
adjective, of or like tin.
loath
adjective, unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse:
typal
adjective, of, relating to, or constituting a type.
loach
noun, any of several slender European and Asian fishes of the family Cobitidae and related families, having several barbels around the mouth.
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.
lytic
adjective, of, noting, or pertaining to lysis or a lysin.
aholt
noun, ahold.
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
lithy
adjective, lithe; supple; flexible.
lithe
adjective, bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible:
Lith.
oleic
adjective, pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.
Lynen
noun, Feodor [fey-aw-dawr] /feɪˈɔ dɔr/ (Show IPA), 1911–1979, German biochemist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1964.
Olean
noun, a city in SW New York.
lipo-
Lipan
noun, a member of a group of Apache Indians who lived in the U.S. east of the Rio Grande.
Tycho
noun, a prominent crater in the third quadrant of the face of the moon, about 56 miles (90 km) in diameter.
Ailey
noun, Alvin, Jr. 1931–1989, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
linty
adjective, full of or covered with lint:
Tyche
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of fortune.
tical
noun, a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht.
thole
noun, a pin, or either of two pins, inserted into a gunwale to provide a fulcrum for an oar.
aitch
noun, the letter H, h.
aecia
noun, the fruiting body of rust fungi, which bears chainlike or stalked spores.
thio-
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
thine
pronoun, the possessive case of thou1. used as a predicate adjective, after a noun or without a noun.
paint
noun, a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
Aline
noun, a female given name, form of Adeline.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
panne
noun, a soft, lustrous, lightweight velvet with flattened pile.
NAACP
lapin
noun, a rabbit.
anal.
Panay
noun, an island in the central Philippines. 4446 sq. mi. (11,515 sq. km). Capital: Iloilo.
Lanny
noun, a male given name, form of Lenny.
nacho
noun, a snack or appetizer consisting of a small piece of tortilla topped with cheese, hot peppers, etc., and broiled.
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.
anat.
LANCE
noun, a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging.
Lanai
noun, a veranda, especially a fully furnished one used as a living room.
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.
theca
noun, a case or receptacle.
Yalta
noun, a seaport in the Crimea, S Ukraine, on the Black Sea: site of wartime conference of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin February 4–12, 1945.
Laith
adjective, loath.
Ancon
noun, the elbow.
latch
noun, a device for holding a door, gate, or the like, closed, consisting basically of a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc.
Lahti
noun, a city in S Finland, NNE of Helsinki.
pant-
Thane
noun, Early English History. a member of any of several aristocratic classes of men ranking between earls and ordinary freemen, and granted lands by the king or by lords for military service.
anent
preposition, in regard to; about; concerning.
lact-
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
thana
noun, a police station in India.
Lacey
noun, a town in W Washington.
panty
noun, panties.
notch
noun, an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
anile
adjective, of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
Paoli
noun, Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
patch
noun, a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place:
anion
noun, a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
Latah
noun, a pattern of neurotic behavior, usually induced by a startle, first discovered in Malaya, and characterized by the compulsive imitation of the actions and words of others.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
Lenny
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
Leahy
noun, William Daniel, 1875–1959, U.S. admiral and diplomat.
ocean
noun, the vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface.
Lenin
noun, V(ladimir) I(lyich) [vlad-uh-meer il-yich;; Russian vluh-dyee-myir ee-lyeech] /ˈvlæd əˌmɪər ˈɪl yɪtʃ;; Russian vlʌˈdyi myɪr iˈlyitʃ/ (Show IPA), (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov"N. Lenin") 1870–1924, Russian revolutionary leader: Soviet premier 1918–24.
Lenca
noun, a member of an Indian people of El Salvador and central Honduras.
payt.
Ocala
noun, a city in central Florida.
Leith
noun, a seaport in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: now part of Edinburgh.
Aloha
adjective, friendly; hospitable; welcoming:
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.
lect.
leapt
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
Alpha
noun, the first letter of the Greek alphabet (A, α).
leant
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Alta.
laten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become late.
Altai
noun, a territory of the Russian Federation in central Asia. 101,000 sq. mi. (261,700 sq. km). Capital: Barnaul.
Leach
noun, the act or process of leaching.
pale-
palea
noun, a chafflike scale or bract.
Paley
noun, Grace, 1922–2007, U.S. short-story writer and poet.
Altay
noun, Altai.
altho
conjunction, although.
alti-
Latin
noun, an Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c., and established as the official language of the Roman Empire. Abbreviation: L.
lathy
adjective, lathlike; long and thin.
lathi
noun, a heavy pole or stick, especially one used as a club by police.
Lathe
noun, a machine for use in working wood, metal, etc., that holds the material and rotates it about a horizontal axis against a tool that shapes it.
alto-
Alton
noun, a city in SW Illinois.
Phila
Aetna
noun, Mount. Etna, Mount.
phyla
noun, plural of phylum.
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.
playa
noun, Western U.S. the sandy, salty, or mud-caked flat floor of a desert basin having interior drainage, usually occupied by a shallow lake during or after prolonged, heavy rains.
nylon
noun, any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used especially for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes.
encl.
Chian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Chios.
ency.
chiao
noun, jiao.
Chile
noun, chili.
chyle
noun, a milky fluid containing emulsified fat and other products of digestion, formed from the chyme in the small intestine and conveyed by the lacteals and the thoracic duct to the veins.
enact
verb (used with object), to make into an act or statute:
Elton
noun, a male given name.
Elyot
noun, Sir Thomas, c1490–1546, English scholar and diplomat.
Eliot
noun, Charles William, 1834–1926, U.S. educator: president of Harvard University 1869–1909.
elint
noun, the gathering of military or other intelligence through the monitoring of electronic signals other than voice communications, as satellite transmissions, rocket telemetry, and radar.
Chin.
Enoch
noun, the father of Methuselah. Gen. 5:22.
plait
noun, a braid, especially of hair or straw.
China
noun, a translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature.
Elath
noun, Eilat.
plan-
chine
noun, a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
Eilat
noun, a seaport at the N tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, in S Israel.
Chita
noun, a city in the SE Russian Federation in Asia.
ecto-
ectal
adjective, external; outer; on the surface of.
plane
noun, a flat or level surface.
econ.
ecol.
eclat
noun, brilliance of success, reputation, etc.:
tonic
noun, a medicine that invigorates or strengthens:
Enola
noun, a female given name.
plant
noun, any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis and that have more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, and hornworts: some classification schemes may include fungi, algae, bacteria, blue-green algae, and certain single-celled eukaryotes that have plantlike qualities, as rigid cell walls or photosynthesis.
epoch
noun, a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.:
ninth
noun, a ninth part, especially of one (1/9).
Nepal
noun, a constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas between N India and Tibet. About 56,830 sq. mi. (147,190 sq. km). Capital: Kathmandu.
pitch
noun, relative point, position, or degree:
cetin
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble fat, C 32 H 64 O 2 , obtained from spermaceti by extraction with ether: used chiefly as an emulsive agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and as a base in the manufacture of candles and soaps.
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.
Natal
noun, a province in the E part of the Republic of South Africa. 35,284 sq. mi. (91,886 sq. km). Capital: Pietermaritzburg.
ethic
noun, the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group:
Ethan
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “strength.”.
ethal
noun, cetyl alcohol.
pithy
adjective, brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible:
Chany
noun, Lake, a salt lake in SW Siberia, in the W Russian Federation in Asia. About 1300 sq. mi. (3365 sq. km).
chant
noun, a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
chap.
chape
noun, the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard.
cheth
noun, heth.
tonia
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
ephah
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).
tache
noun, a buckle; clasp.
epact
noun, the difference in days between a solar year and a lunar year.
place
noun, a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
cheap
Idioms, cheap at twice the price, exceedingly inexpensive:
cheat
noun, a person who acts dishonestly, deceives, or defrauds:
Eolic
noun, the Greek dialect of ancient Aeolis and Thessaly; Aeolian.
chela
noun, the pincerlike organ or claw terminating certain limbs of crustaceans and arachnids.
Neth.
ento-
entia
noun, plural of ens.
Chloe
noun, the lover of Daphnis in a Greek pastoral romance.
chol-
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
coel-
plio-
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.”.
Colin
noun, any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.
Colet
noun, John, 1467?–1519, English educator and clergyman.
cleat
noun, a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support:
colat
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.
poach
verb (used with object), to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish.
poche
noun, the walls, columns, and other solids of a building or the like, as indicated on an architectural plan, usually in black.
poet.
Cleon
noun, died 422 b.c, Athenian general and political opponent of Pericles.
Cohen
noun, Morris Raphael, 1880–1947, U.S. philosopher and educator, born in Russia.
Cohan
noun, George M(ichael) 1878–1942, U.S. actor, playwright, and producer.
coati
noun, any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.
clapt
verb, simple past tense and past participle of clap1 .
coapt
verb (used with object), to bring close together:
poly-
coaly
adjective, of, resembling, or containing coal.
coala
noun, koala.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
clept
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of clepe.
cline
noun, Biology. the gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a series of adjacent populations of organisms of the same species.
cloth
noun, a fabric formed by weaving, felting, etc., from wool, hair, silk, flax, cotton, or other fiber, used for garments, upholstery, and many other items.
Clint
noun, a male given name, form of Clinton.
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.
clipt
noun, the act of clipping.
topic
noun, a subject of conversation or discussion:
30-30
Conan
noun, a male given name.
Pliny
noun, ("the Elder"; Gaius Plinius Secundus) a.d. 23–79, Roman naturalist, encyclopedist, and writer.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
cine-
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.
plat.
Plata
noun, Rí·o de la [ree-aw th e lah] /ˈri ɔ ðɛ lɑ/ (Show IPA) an estuary on the SE coast of South America between Argentina and Uruguay, formed by the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, about 185 miles (290 km) long.
Plate
noun, a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.
chopa
noun, any of several fishes, especially of the sea chub family, Kyphosidae, and the nibbler family, Girellidae.
Plath
noun, Sylvia, 1932–63, U.S. poet.
Nihon
noun, a Japanese name of Japan.
cyan-
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.
Plato
noun, 427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.
nyala
noun, an antelope, Tragelaphus angasii, of southeastern Africa, the male of which has a grayish body marked with white stripes.
pleat
noun, a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
pleo-
Coney
noun, a serranid fish, Epinephelus fulvus, of tropical American waters.
pleon
noun, the abdomen of a crustacean.
Ponce
noun, a pimp.
Ponca
noun, a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
Copht
noun, Copt.
copen
noun, Also called copen blue. a medium blue color.
cyto-
plica
noun, Zoology, Anatomy. a fold or folding.
Copan
noun, Santa Rosa de Copán.
copal
noun, a hard, lustrous resin obtained from various tropical trees and used chiefly in making varnishes.
cytol
Conte
noun, count2 .
cont.
Conn.
tonne
noun, metric ton.
Tahoe
noun, Lake, a lake in E California and W Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: resort. About 200 sq. mi. (520 sq. km); 6225 feet (1897 meters) above sea level.
Ethyl
noun, a type of antiknock fluid, containing tetraethyl lead and other ingredients for a more even combustion.
Canon
noun, an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority and, in the Roman Catholic Church, approved by the pope.
piety
noun, reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations:
Hopeh
noun, Older Spelling. Hebei.
picot
noun, one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
Canna
noun, any of various tropical plants of the genus Canna, cultivated for their large, usually brightly colored leaves and showy flowers.
hyena
noun, a doglike carnivore of the family Hyaenidae, of Africa, southwestern Asia, and south central Asia, having a coarse coat, a sloping back, and large teeth and feeding chiefly on carrion, often in packs.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
atony
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
canny
adverb, in a canny manner.
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.
CENTO
noun, a piece of writing, especially a poem, composed wholly of quotations from the works of other authors.
hyal-
Cant.
acet-
pico-
noct-
Canty
adjective, cheerful; lively.
neath
preposition, beneath.
Capet
noun, Hugh or Fr. Hugues [yg] /üg/ (Show IPA), a.d. 938?–996, king of France 987–996.
pilch
noun, an infant's wrapper worn over a diaper.
Henty
noun, George Alfred, 1832–1902, English journalist and novelist.
tolan
noun, a crystalline, water-insoluble, solid, unsaturated compound, C 14 H 10 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
Talca
noun, a city in central Chile.
henna
noun, an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
Hench
noun, Philip Showalter [shoh-awl-ter] /ˈʃoʊ ɔl tər/ (Show IPA), 1896–1965, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1950.
toile
noun, any of various transparent linens and cottons.
hylo-
hiney
noun, heinie2 .
Helot
noun, a member of the lowest class in ancient Laconia, constituting a body of serfs who were bound to the land and were owned by the state. Compare Perioeci, Spartiate.
Honan
noun, Wade-Giles. Henan.
Achan
noun, a member of the tribe of Judah who, with his family, was stoned to death for stealing forbidden spoils. Josh. 7:19–26.
phony
noun, something that is phony; a counterfeit or fake.
tanna
noun, one of a group of Jewish scholars, active in Palestine during the 1st and 2nd centuries a.d., whose teachings are found chiefly in the Mishnah.
phot.
Cahan
noun, Abraham ("Abe") 1860–1951, U.S. novelist and journalist, born in Russia.
Hoyle
noun, Edmond, 1672–1769, English authority and writer on card games.
Tanya
noun, a female given name.
phone
noun, telephone (def 1).
Taney
noun, Roger Brooke, 1777–1864, U.S. jurist: chief justice of the U.S. 1836–64.
natl.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
hitch
noun, the act or fact of fastening, as to something, especially temporarily.
hinny
noun, the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. Compare mule1 (defs 1, 2).
caine
noun, (Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.
nona-
Calah
noun, Biblical name of Kalakh.
phon.
Hypo-
Calpe
noun, ancient name of the Rock of Gibraltar.
Honey
noun, a sweet, viscid fluid produced by bees from the nectar collected from flowers, and stored in nests or hives as food.
hypha
noun, (in a fungus) one of the threadlike elements of the mycelium.
canal
noun, an artificial waterway for navigation, irrigation, etc.
atopy
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
talon
noun, a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
Canea
noun, a seaport on and the capital of Crete, on the W part.
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.
Necho
noun, Prince of Sais and Prince of Memphis, flourished 633? b.c, chief of the Egyptian delta lords (father of Psamtik I).
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Haley
noun, Alex, 1921–92, U.S. writer.
Capon
noun, a cockerel castrated to improve the flesh for use as food.
Athol
noun, a city in central Massachusetts.
Hanno
noun, Carthaginian statesman, fl. 3rd century b.c.
Hanna
noun, Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.
phyte
Pinna
noun, Botany. one of the primary divisions of a pinnate leaf.
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
Athel
noun, a male given name.
halo-
natch
adverb, of course; naturally.
yacht
noun, a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
haole
noun, (among Polynesian Hawaiians) a term used to refer to a non-Polynesian, especially a white person.
Celia
noun, a female given name, form of Cecilia.
Celt.
abbreviation, Celtic.
Hayti
noun, former name of Haiti (def 1).
Aalto
noun, Alvar [ahl-vahr] /ˈɑl vɑr/ (Show IPA), 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer.
cent.
phyle
noun, (in ancient Greece) a tribe or clan, based on supposed kinship.
ha-ha
noun, sunk fence.
Pinon
noun, Also, pinyon. Also called pinyon pine, nut pine. any of several pines of southwestern North America, as Pinus monophylla or P. edulis, bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
Pinot
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
Pinta
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
phile
niton
noun, (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt.
Hanoi
noun, a city in and the capital of Vietnam, in the N part, on the Songka River.
haply
adverb, perhaps; by chance.
cata-
hotch
verb (used with object), to cause to fidget or shiver.
heli-
pilon
noun, something extra; lagniappe.
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.
pylon
noun, a marking post or tower for guiding aviators, frequently used in races.
pilot
noun, a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
hect-
Hecht
noun, Also called bird dismount. a dismount, as from the horizontal bar, in which a gymnast releases the apparatus at the height of a backswing, sails forward with outstretched arms and legs, and lands upright on the feet.
capot
noun, the taking by one player of all the tricks of a deal, as in piquet.
Heath
noun, a tract of open and uncultivated land; wasteland overgrown with shrubs.
Cathy
noun, a female given name, form of Catherine.
Capt.
hotel
noun, a commercial establishment offering lodging to travelers and sometimes to permanent residents, and often having restaurants, meeting rooms, stores, etc., that are available to the general public.
Healy
noun, Timothy Michael, 1855–1931, Irish nationalist politician.
Cath.
Pinel
noun, Phillippe [fee-leep] /fiˈlip/ (Show IPA), 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.
Hatch
noun, the act of hatching.
tech.
Teach
noun, Informal. teacher.
techy
noun, techie.
piney
adjective, piny.
tonal
adjective, pertaining to or having tonality.
ation
ole-
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
toil
noun, hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
Olpe
noun, a form of the oinochoe.
type
noun, a number of things or persons sharing a particular characteristic, or set of characteristics, that causes them to be regarded as a group, more or less precisely defined or designated; class; category:
oily
adverb, in an oily manner.
once
noun, a single occasion; one time only:
Olin
noun, a male given name.
topi
noun, topee.
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
tole
noun, enameled or lacquered metalware, usually with gilt decoration, often used, especially in the 18th century, for trays, lampshades, etc.
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
NTIA
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Nino
noun, boy; child.
Tony
noun, one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance.
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
OAPC
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
not-
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
Nine
noun, a cardinal number, eight plus one.
Nina
noun, girl; child.
NOAA
oath
noun, a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.:
top-
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.
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.
Oct.
Noel
noun, the Christmas season; yuletide.
none
noun, nones1 .
nyet
adverb, noun, no1 .
tonn
noil
noun, a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.
non-
toch
noun, Ernst [ernst] /ɛrnst/ (Show IPA), 1887–1964, Austrian composer.
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
tola
noun, a unit of weight in India: the government tola is 180 ser and equals 180 grains (11.7 grams), the weight of a silver rupee.
toey
adjective, touchy or restive; apprehensive; fractious.
pole
noun, a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.:
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
typ.
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
piny
adjective, abounding in or covered with pine trees:
Tala
noun, a repeated rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed beats played on a percussion instrument in Indian music.
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.
pina
noun, pineapple.
talc
noun, Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
Pyle
noun, Ernest ("Ernie") 1900–45, U.S. war correspondent and journalist.
pile
noun, an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other:
tale
noun, a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story:
pil-
pyin
noun, an albuminous constituent of pus.
Pict
noun, a member of an ancient people of uncertain origin who inhabited parts of northern Britain, fought against the Romans, and in the 9th century a.d. united with the Scots.
pint
noun, a liquid and also dry measure of capacity, equal to one half of a liquid and dry quart respectively, approximately 35 cubic inches (0.473 liter). Abbreviation: pt, pt.
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 .
Pica
noun, a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
Tana
noun, thana.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
pian
noun, yaws.
pial
adjective, of or relating to the pia mater.
tanh
Tapa
noun, (especially in Spain) a snack or appetizer, typically served with wine or beer.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
tail
noun, the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk.
teil
noun, Archaic. the European linden, Tilia europaea.
pot.
Pola
noun, Pula.
Pol.
poil
noun, a yarn or thread made from silk, used for ribbon, velvet, and as the core of gold, silver, and tinsel yarn.
pnea
plot
noun, a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose:
ploy
noun, a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage.
plie
noun, a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
pony
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
plea
noun, an appeal or entreaty:
Ptah
noun, an ancient Egyptian deity, believed to be a universal creator and sometimes identified with other gods: worshiped especially at Memphis when it was the royal residence.
pyo-
thi-
play
noun, a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
Taal
noun, Afrikaans (usually preceded by the).
Tace
noun, tasset.
tach
noun, tachometer.
pity
noun, sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy:
pith
noun, Botany. the soft, spongy central cylinder of parenchymatous tissue in the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
taco
noun, Mexican Cookery. an often crisply fried tortilla folded over and filled, as with seasoned chopped meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
tael
noun, liang.
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
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.
teal
noun, any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
tel-
tion
Thin
adverb, in a thin manner.
they
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
then
noun, that time:
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
Pail
noun, bucket.
PAYE
paho
noun, a prayer stick of the Hopi Indians.
PACT
noun, an agreement, covenant, or compact:
PACE
noun, a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.:
paca
noun, a large, white-spotted, almost tailless rodent, Agouti paca, of Central and South America, having features resembling a guinea pig and rabbit: valued as food.
otic
adjective, of or relating to the ear; auricular.
opia
Pali
noun, (in Hawaii) a steep slope or cliff.
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.
tile
noun, a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
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.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
opah
noun, a large, deep-bodied, brilliantly colored, oceanic food fish, Lampris regius.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
Tyne
noun, tine.
Ont.
Tiny
adjective, very small; minute; wee.
only
Idioms, only too, as a matter of fact; extremely: unfortunately; very:
Pal.
paly
adjective, pale.
tela
noun, a seaport in N Honduras.
peal
noun, a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
ten.
phat
noun, Typesetting. fat (def 23).
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
PETN
noun, a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, explosive solid, C 5 H 8 N 4 O 12 , used chiefly as a high explosive and as a vasodilator in treating angina pectoris.
Pet.
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
Pen.
pelt
noun, the act of pelting.
peat
noun, a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel.
pct.
Pan.
pato
noun, an Argentine game played by two teams of four on horseback, resembling a cross between polo and basketball, using a ball with six large leather handles, the object of which is to place or throw the ball through the opponent's net that hangs from a 9 feet (2.7 meters) high pole.
paty
adjective, (of a cross) having arms of equal length, each expanding outward from the center; formée:
thae
pronoun, adjective, those.
Thai
noun, Also called Thailander [tahy-lan-der, -luh n-] /ˈtaɪˌlæn dər, -lən-/ (Show IPA). a native or descendant of a native of Thailand.
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
pat.
Itea
noun, any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Itea, of the saxifrage family, having simple, alternate leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers, as the Virginia willow, I. virginica.
than
conjunction, (used, as after comparative adjectives and adverbs, to introduce the second member of an unequal comparison):
the-
Thea
noun, a female given name.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
pean
noun, paean.
1080
NICE
noun, a port in and the capital of Alpes-Maritimes, in SE France, on the Mediterranean: resort.
Chip
noun, a small, slender piece, as of wood, separated by chopping, cutting, or breaking.
chop
noun, an act or instance of chopping.
Chon
noun, Also, jun. a monetary unit of North Korea, the hundredth part of a won.
yeah
adverb, yes.
yean
verb (used without object), (of a sheep or goat) to bring forth young.
yech
interjection, yuck1 .
yelp
noun, a quick, sharp bark or cry.
chit
noun, a signed note for money owed for food, drink, etc.
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.
Ice.
Chet
noun, a male given name, form of Chester.
yeti
noun, Abominable Snowman.
Chen
noun, a dynasty that ruled in China a.d. 557–89.
chat
noun, informal conversation:
Chal
chay
noun, chaise; shay.
chai
noun, a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
yipe
interjection, (an expression or exclamation of fright, surprise, pain, etc.)
ciao
interjection, (used as a word of greeting or parting): hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
ICAO
ile-
IAEA
clep
Cleo
noun, a female given name.
Clea
noun, a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
clap
noun, an act or instance of clapping.
clan
noun, a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor:
Clay
noun, a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum: used for making bricks, pottery, etc.
City
noun, a large or important town.
cyte
ical
cite
noun, citation (defs 7, 8).
Yale
noun, Elihu, 1648–1721, English colonial official, born in America: governor of Madras 1687–92; principal benefactor of the Collegiate School at Saybrook, Connecticut (now Yale University).
cit.
iana
Yana
noun, a member of a North American Indian people who once resided in the eastern portion of the upper Sacramento River valley in California.
cion
noun, scion (def 2).
IATA
cyl.
Ceto
Ceta
noun, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
Hopi
noun, a member of a Pueblo Indian people of northern Arizona.
Cal.
Ipoh
noun, a city in and the capital of Perak state, in W Malaysia.
cap.
cane
noun, a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
echt
adjective, real; authentic; genuine.
Itch
noun, the sensation of itching.
Cana
noun, an ancient town in N Israel, in Galilee: scene of Jesus' first miracle. John 2:1, 11.
Can.
itol
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.
Cain
noun, Scot. and Irish English. rent paid in kind, especially a percentage of a farm crop.
lace
noun, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
Lacy
noun, a male given name.
laic
noun, one of the laity.
lain
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
Lana
noun, a female given name, form of Helen.
Lane
noun, a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses.
Lani
capa
noun, the red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack.
Caph
noun, kaph.
cet-
intl
inae
Inc.
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.
inch
noun, a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
inly
adverb, inwardly.
cen.
int.
into
adjective, Mathematics. pertaining to a function or map from one set to another set, the range of which is a proper subset of the second set, as the function f, from the set of all integers into the set of all perfect squares where f (x) = x 2 for every integer.
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.
Cela
noun, Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
Ceil
verb (used with object), to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
Cato
noun, Marcus Porcius [pawr-shee-uh s,, -shuh s] /ˈpɔr ʃi əs,, -ʃəs/ (Show IPA), ("the Elder"or"the Censor") 234–149 b.c, Roman statesman, soldier, and writer.
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
yoni
noun, (in Shaktism) the external female genitals regarded as the symbol of Shakti. Compare lingam (def 2).
Cate
noun, a choice food;delicacy; dainty.
cat.
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
Clio
noun, Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
clip
noun, the act of clipping.
Lat.
hail
noun, a shout or call to attract attention:
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
Coty
noun, René Jules Gustave [ruh-ney zhyl gys-tav] /rəˈneɪ ʒül güsˈtav/ (Show IPA), 1882–1962, president of France 1954–59.
Cote
noun, a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
Copt
noun, a member of the Coptic Church.
haet
noun, a little bit; a whit.
Hahn
noun, Otto, 1879–1968, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1944.
copy
noun, an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original:
hal-
etic
adjective, pertaining to or being the raw data of a language or other area of behavior, without considering the data as significant units functioning within a system.
Hale
noun, (in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
halt
noun, a temporary or permanent stop.
Cope
noun, a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions.
Cony
noun, the fur of a rabbit, especially when dyed to simulate Hudson seal.
Hapi
noun, Apis.
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.
hate
noun, intense dislike; extreme aversion or hostility.
hath
noun, Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
Eth.
heal
verb (used with object), to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
enc.
ect-
Echo
noun, a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
eyot
noun, ait.
elan
noun, dash; impetuous ardor:
elhi
adjective, elementary and high-school:
eath
adjective, adverb, easy.
Elia
noun, the pen name of Charles Lamb.
Enyo
noun, an ancient Greek war goddess.
etch
noun, Printing. an acid used for etching.
enl.
enol
noun, an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a doubly linked carbon atom, as in >C=C(OH)−.
each
adverb, to, from, or for each; apiece:
Eph.
epi-
epic
noun, an epic poem.
epit
etc.
Con.
HEAO
Hope
noun, the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best:
hol-
coal
noun, a black or dark-brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Compare anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite.
clot
noun, a mass or lump.
clop
noun, a sound made by or as if by a horse's hoof striking the ground.
cloy
verb (used with object), to weary by an excess of food, sweetness, pleasure, etc.; surfeit; satiate.
Cloe
noun, a female given name, form of Chloe.
Hoya
noun, any shrubby climbing plant of the genus Hoya, of the milkweed family, especially the wax plant, H. carnosa, a pot plant with waxy white flowers.
Hoyt
noun, a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “glee.”.
Hola
interjection, hi; hello:
coat
noun, an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:
HOLC
Hole
noun, an opening through something; gap; aperture:
Holi
noun, the Hindu spring festival.
holy
noun, a place of worship; sacred place; sanctuary.
holp
verb, a simple past tense of help.
Holt
noun, a wood or grove.
hone
noun, a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools.
clit
noun, clitoris.
hyte
adjective, insane; mad.
hype
noun, exaggerated publicity; hoopla.
HEAP
noun, a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile:
Heth
noun, the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
heat
noun, the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
COLT
noun, a young male animal of the horse family.
Coln
noun, former German name of Cologne.
coly
noun, any of several slender, fruit-eating, African birds constituting the family Coliidae, having grayish-brown plumage and a long, pointed tail.
help
noun, the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
Cole
noun, any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rape.
hent
verb (used with object), to seize.
COLA
noun, a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
HETP
noun, a yellow, very poisonous liquid, (C 2 H 5 O) 6 P 4 O 7 , soluble in water, used as an insecticide.
hyp.
Col.
coin
noun, a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
coil
noun, a connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound.
Hyla
noun, a tree frog of the genus Hyla.
Hilo
noun, a seaport on E Hawaii island, in SE Hawaii.
hilt
noun, the handle of a sword or dagger.
hint
noun, an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue:
Cohn
noun, Edwin Joseph, 1892–1953, U.S. chemist and researcher on blood proteins.
Laon
noun, a town in and the capital of Aisne, in N France, E of Paris.
eco-
late
Idioms, of late, lately; recently:
ALIT
verb, a simple past tense and past participle of alight1 .
ance
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.
alt.
lone
adjective, being alone; without company or accompaniment; solitary; unaccompanied:
aloe
noun, any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
Lope
noun, the act or the gait of loping.
Lota
noun, (in India) a small container for water, usually of brass or copper and round in shape.
loci
noun, plural of locus.
Alea
noun, Classical Mythology. an epithet of Athena referring to a sanctuary built in her honor by Aleus.
lote
noun, lotus.
loth
adjective, loath.
Loti
noun, a cupronickel coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Lesotho, equal to 100 lisente.
Alco
Alan
noun, a male given name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”.
ancy
Loch
noun, a lake.
alae
noun, plural of ala.
lip-
Lynn
noun, Janet (Janet Lynn Nowicki) born 1953, U.S. figure skater.
lino
noun, linoleum.
lint
noun, minute shreds or ravelings of yarn; bits of thread.
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.
Lyon
noun, Mary, 1797–1849, U.S. pioneer in advocating and providing advanced education for women: founder of Mount Holyoke College.
Anna
noun, a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
lipa
noun, a monetary unit of Croatia.
loca
noun, a plural of locus.
lit.
lite
noun, light2 (def 36).
ann.
lyte
Anil
noun, a West Indian shrub, Indigofera suffruticosa, of the legume family, having elongated clusters of small, reddish-yellow flowers and yielding indigo.
loan
noun, the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something:
Alai
noun, a mountain range in SW Kyrgyzstan, part of the Tien Shan. To 19,280 feet (5880 meters).
Ala.
liny
adjective, full of or marked with lines.
Neh.
Neal
noun, a male given name.
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.
neap
noun, neap tide.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
acle
noun, the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
acyl
adjective, containing the acyl group.
Neil
noun, a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “champion.”.
NCAA
achy
adjective, having or causing an aching sensation:
ache
noun, a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).
neo-
acea
neon
noun, Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
Neph
NCTE
NATO
noun, an organization formed in Washington, D.C. (1949), comprising the 12 nations of the Atlantic Pact together with Greece, Turkey, and the Federal Republic of Germany, for the purpose of collective defense against aggression.
ayin
noun, the 16th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Nah.
Aiea
noun, a town on S Oahu, in Hawaii.
NACA
ayah
noun, (in India) a native maid or nurse.
ahoy
interjection, (used as a call to hail another ship, attract attention, etc.)
aet.
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.
Naha
noun, a port on SW Okinawa, in S Japan.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
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.
ACTH
Nana
noun, Chiefly Northeastern U.S. grandmother; grandma.
nane
pronoun, adverb, adjective, none1 .
Acta
plural noun, official records, as of acts, deeds, proceedings, transactions, or the like.
Napa
noun, Chinese cabbage.
Linn
noun, a waterfall or torrent of rushing water in a river or stream.
Alec
noun, a herring.
Anne
noun, 1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).
Leto
noun, the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis, called Latona by the Romans.
lych
noun, British Obsolete. lich.
atop
preposition, on the top of:
Aton
noun, a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.
lich
noun, the body; the trunk.
lice
noun, plural of louse.
Lech
noun, a lecherous desire or craving.
Liao
noun, a river in NE China, flowing from Inner Mongolia to the Gulf of Liaodong. 900 miles (1448 km) long.
apo-
apt.
plural, apartment.
lea.
Leta
noun, a female given name, form of Latona.
aph-
Leah
noun, the first wife of Jacob. Gen. 29:23–26.
Lean
noun, the act or state of leaning; inclination:
Leon
noun, a male given name, form of Leo.
lent
noun, (in the Christian religion) an annual season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting 40 weekdays to Easter, observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican, and certain other churches.
Line
noun, a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
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.
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.
Aten
noun, Aton.
atic
Atli
noun, Attila, king of the Huns: represented in the Volsunga Saga as the brother of Brynhild and the second husband of Gudrun, whose brothers he killed in order to get the Nibelung treasure.
Apia
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Western Samoa, on N Upolu.
LEAP
noun, a spring, jump, or bound; a light, springing movement.
ANTA
noun, a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.
anoa
noun, a small forest buffalo, Bubalus (Anoa) depressicornis, of the island of Celebes, having a brown coat and straight, sharp-tipped horns: an endangered species.
lath
noun, a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.
ano-
ant.
ANPA
lin.
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.
Lina
noun, a female given name.
Co.
cp.
ply
noun, a thickness or layer.
ACP
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
ac-
ACT
noun, anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
COP
noun, a police officer.
ec-
EAA
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
pli
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
ct.
ap-
tlo
cl.
ECA
CAA
TLC
CAI
tph
TPI
cay
noun, a small low island; key.
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.
acy
ch.
ACH
interjection, alas; oh.
ton
noun, a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois (short ton) in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois (long ton) in Great Britain.
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
eo-
ctn
plural, carton.
ACE
noun, a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
tea
noun, the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
AAP
ATP
cte
CTA
aah
noun, the exclamation “aah.”.
AAE
an.
COT
noun, a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame.
ean
ALP
noun, a high mountain.
TEC
noun, detective.
TOY
noun, an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
CPO
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
CPL
al.
AIA
CPI
CPA
ea.
TCA
PLC
POC
PLO
CIP
CLI
Apl
cle
API
abbreviation, Also, A.P.I. American Petroleum Institute.
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.
ANC
CEO
APC
THC
Tay
noun, a river flowing through central Scotland into the Firth of Tay. 118 miles (190 km) long.
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
APA
noun, a tree, Eperua falcata, of tropical America, having reddish-brown wood used in the construction of houses.
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
ca.
AOA
CYO
Any
Idioms, any which way, in any manner whatever; indifferently or carelessly:
cep
noun, an edible mushroom, Boletus edulis, that grows wild under pine or other evergreen trees: prized for its flavor.
CIE
CIA
TAE
preposition, to.
ChE
noun, Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), ("Che") 1928–67, Cuban revolutionist and political leader, born in Argentina.
CHA
noun, tea.
PTA
plural, peseta.
th-
tha
noun, the fourth letter of the Arabic alphabet.
CHI
noun, the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
CEA
ale
noun, a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
ae.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
AEA
AEC
POA
AHA
interjection, (used as an exclamation of triumphant discovery, mockery, contempt, irony, surprise, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
AHE
ahi
noun, yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
AHL
ATC
Coy
adjective, artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
AIC
aye
noun, an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.
Teh
noun, Te.
AYH
Clo
tin
noun, Chemistry. a low-melting, malleable, ductile metallic element nearly approaching silver in color and luster: used in plating and in making alloys, tinfoil, and soft solders. Symbol: Sn; atomic weight: 118.69; atomic number: 50; specific gravity: 7.31 at 20°C.
ATA
CNO
CNN
ail
verb (used with object), to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Ayn
noun, ʿain.
TIC
noun, Pathology. a sudden, spasmodic, painless, involuntary muscular contraction, as of the face. tic douloureux.
TIA
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
at.
ALC
thy
pronoun, the possessive case of thou (used as an attributive adjective before a noun beginning with a consonant sound):
TAL
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
Hen
noun, the female of the domestic fowl.
TPN
Lae
noun, a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
NEA
La.
Noh
noun, Nō.
ne-
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
Lt.
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
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).
Lai
noun, (in medieval French literature)
ite
NOP
Nan
noun, naan.
Lay
noun, the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies:
Nay
noun, a denial or refusal.
LAO
noun, a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
LAP
noun, the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position.
LCA
LCI
LCT
ity
ITC
lei
noun, (in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
IOC
ILO
och
interjection, (used as an expression of surprise, disapproval, regret, etc.)
in.
ina
noun, a female given name.
ine
INH
Peh
noun, pe.
INN
noun, a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.
NOC
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 = .
ITA
yon
pronoun, that or those yonder.
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
IOT
PCI
NEC
IPA
iph
IPO
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
Npt
Ley
noun, leu.
Ney
noun, Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA), Duke of Elchingen [el-khing-uh n] /ˈɛl xɪŋ ən/ (Show IPA), 1769–1815, French revolutionary and Napoleonic military leader: marshal of France 1805–15.
OIt
ONI
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
LOE
noun, verb (used with or without object), love.
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
Loy
noun, a female given name.
LON
LOP
noun, parts or a part lopped off.
Lot
noun, one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.
Ola
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.
OTC
LPN
oic
OAP
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
LTA
LTh
NAA
Oca
noun, a wood sorrel, Oxalis tuberosa, of the Andes, cultivated in South America for its edible tubers.
NYC
LOC
op.
Len
noun, a male given name, form of Leonard.
pt.
LEO
noun, Astronomy. the Lion, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus.
lep
let
noun, British. a lease.
Nth
Idioms, the nth degree / power, a high degree or power. the utmost degree or extent:
pah
interjection, (used as an exclamation of disgust or disbelief.)
Lia
noun, Leah (def 1).
Lie
noun, a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification. Antonyms: truth.
PAC
noun, pack1 (def 1).
PTO
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
OPA
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
Oc.
pc.
Pa.
lye
noun, a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide.
ote
OTA
ot-
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
ILA
noun, a town in SW Nigeria.
ILP
il-
HEP
adjective, hip4 .
HAP
noun, one's luck or lot.
HAT
noun, a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
NIA
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
heh
noun, he2 .
Hey
interjection, (used as an exclamation to call attention or to express pleasure, surprise, bewilderment, etc.)
Hel
noun, the goddess ruling Niflheim: a daughter of Loki and Angerboda.
Nye
noun, Edgar Wilson ("Bill Nye") 1850–96, U.S. humorist.
het
noun, a heterosexual person.
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.
NHL
HIC
interjection, (an onomatopoeic word used to imitate or represent a hiccup.)
hie
verb (used with object), to hasten (oneself):
pye
noun, pie4 .
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:
hin
noun, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).
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.
yip
noun, a sharp bark; yelp.
hit
noun, an impact or collision, as of one thing against another.
HAO
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Vietnam, the tenth part of a dong.
Hay
noun, grass, clover, alfalfa, etc., cut and dried for use as forage.
NHA
NIH
NIC
noun, a newly industrialized/industrializing country:
Eli
noun, a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
Ely
noun, Isle of, a former administrative county in E England: now part of Cambridgeshire.
en-
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
Ep.
EPA
PLA
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.
pl.
hah
interjection, ha.
EPT
ety
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
ETO
NYA
PIO
Nil
noun, nothing; naught; zero.
HIH
hae
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb, have.
NHI
PIC
noun, a movie.
pya
noun, an aluminum coin of Burma, the 100th part of a kyat.
Yen
noun, an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Japan, equal to 100 sen or 1000 rin. Symbol: ¥; Abbreviation: Y.
Yap
noun, a sharp, shrill, or snappish bark; yelp.
Phi
noun, the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
PIA
noun, a female given name.
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.
icy
adjective, made of, full of, or covered with ice:
YCL
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
NYP
yea
noun, an affirmation; an affirmative reply or vote.
PHA
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
Yeo
NNE
NNP
yep
adverb, noun, yes.
yet
Idioms, as yet. as1 (def 31).
YHA
IHP
Yin
noun, See under yin and yang.
Yao
noun, Wade-Giles, Pinyin. a legendary emperor of China who, with his successor (Shun) was a paragon of good government.
ICA
noun, Portuguese name of Putumayo.
ial
yah
interjection, an exclamation of impatience or derision.
py-
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.
Hoy
noun, a heavy barge used in harbors.
Hon
noun, honey (def 6).
hop
noun, an act of hopping; short leap.
pho
noun, a N Vietnamese soup made of beef or chicken stock with rice noodles and thin slices of beef or chicken.
PhL
hot
noun, the hots, Slang. intense sexual desire or attraction.
ht.
NCO
io-
NET
noun, a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals:
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
Ia.
NY
OE
noun, oy2 .
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
NP
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.
NH
AH
interjection, (used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
AA
noun, basaltic lava having a rough surface.
O.
NL
TP
OA
AO
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.
TL
TN
eh
interjection, (an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).
NI
i.
Yi
noun, (in Chinese ethical philosophy) faithful performance of one's specified duties to society.
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
T1
t.
PH
ye
pronoun, Archaic, except in some elevated or ecclesiastical prose Literary, or British Dialect. (used nominatively as the plural of thou especially in rhetorical, didactic, or poetic contexts, in addressing a group of persons or things): (used nominatively for the second person singular, especially in polite address): (used objectively in the second person singular or plural):
cy
noun, a male given name, form of Cyrus.
YA
noun, the 28th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
YT
ic
Y.
HO
noun, a sexually promiscuous woman.
yo
interjection, (used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, express excitement, greet someone, etc.)
HL
Hy
noun, a male given name, form of Hiram.
HE
noun, any male person or animal; a man:
HP
HI
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of high:
HH
h.
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
EI
el
noun, Informal. elevated railroad.
yl
IP
NC
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
NA
adverb, no1 .
ty
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
N.
OH
noun, the exclamation “oh.”.
oy
noun, a grandchild.
ol
LO
adjective, an informal, simplified spelling of low1 , used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products:
ln
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.
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
IT
noun, (in children's games) the player called upon to perform some task, as, in tag, the one who must catch the other players.
ly
le
TE
noun, ti1 .
TC
CE
L2
L1
LP
plural, a phonograph record played at 33 1/3 r.p.m.; long-playing record.
ey
LH
LC
L.
LI
noun, the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
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