Anagrams of praetorianism

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patrimonies
noun, an estate inherited from one's father or ancestors.
respiration
noun, the act of respiring; inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing.
proseminar
noun, a course conducted in the manner of a seminar for graduate students but often open to advanced undergraduates.
imprinters
noun, a person or thing that imprints.
air-to-air
adverb, from one aircraft, missile, or the like, to another while in flight:
aspiration
noun, a strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition:
ironmaster
noun, the master of a foundry or ironworks; a manufacturer of iron.
reparation
noun, the making of amends for wrong or injury done:
impresario
noun, a person who organizes or manages public entertainments, especially operas, ballets, or concerts.
Praetorian
noun, a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor.
periastron
noun, the point at which the stars of a binary system are closest (opposed to apastron).
separation
noun, an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
Portinari
noun, Cândido [kahn-dee-doo] /ˈkɑ̃ di dʊ/ (Show IPA), 1903–62, Brazilian painter.
prosimian
noun, a prosimian animal.
aspirator
noun, an apparatus or device employing suction.
airstream
noun, any localized airflow.
paraments
noun, a decoration for a room, as a tapestry.
transpire
verb (used with object), to emit or give off (waste matter, watery vapor, an odor, etc.) through the surface, as of the body or of leaves.
apriorism
noun, belief in, or reliance upon, a priori reasoning, arguments, or principles.
trimarans
noun, a vessel similar to a catamaran but having three separate hulls.
misorient
verb (used with object), to orient wrongly or improperly.
priorates
noun, the office, rank, or term of office of a prior.
misreport
verb (used with object), to report incorrectly or falsely.
pimientos
noun, the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc.
Monsarrat
noun, Nicholas, 1910–79, English novelist in Canada.
spermato-
ametropia
noun, faulty refraction of light rays by the eye, as in astigmatism or myopia.
separator
noun, a person or thing that separates.
Pomerania
noun, a former province of NE Germany, now mostly in NW Poland.
on-stream
adverb, in or into regular operation, especially as part of a system, assembly line, or the like:
septimana
noun, a week.
seriation
noun, the arrangement of a collection of artifacts into a chronological sequence.
serration
noun, serrated condition or form.
primaries
noun, something that is first in order, rank, or importance.
spermatia
noun, Botany. the nonmotile male gamete of a red alga.
sitomania
noun, abnormal craving for food.
topiaries
noun, topiary work; the topiary art.
Trasimeno
noun, a lake in central Italy, in Umbria near Perugia: Romans defeated by Hannibal 217 b.c. About 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
Peronista
noun, Peronist.
Artemisia
noun, any of several composite plants of the genus Artemisia, having aromatic foliage and small disk flowers, including the sagebrush, wormwood, and mugwort.
anatomies
noun, the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants.
orpiments
noun, a mineral, arsenic trisulfide, As 2 S 3 , found usually in soft, yellow, foliated masses, used as a pigment.
protamine
noun, any of a group of arginine-rich, strongly basic proteins that are not coagulated by heat, occurring primarily in the sperm of fish.
spearmint
noun, an aromatic herb, Mentha spicata, having lance-shaped leaves used for flavoring.
terrapins
noun, any of several edible North American turtles of the family Emydidae, inhabiting fresh or brackish waters, especially the diamondback terrapin: some are threatened or endangered.
Petrinism
noun, the body of theological doctrine taught by, or attributed to, the apostle Peter.
atropines
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
Timisoara
noun, a city in W Romania.
repairman
noun, a person whose occupation is the making of repairs, readjustments, etc.
imprinter
noun, a person or thing that imprints.
rainstorm
noun, a storm with heavy rain.
imperator
noun, an absolute or supreme ruler.
ptomaines
noun, any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic.
tornarias
noun, the ciliated, free-swimming larva of certain hemichordates.
Impatiens
noun, any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Impatiens, of the balsam family, having irregular flowers in which the calyx and corolla are not clearly distinguishable and bearing fruit that bursts open to scatter the seeds.
re-strain
verb (used with or without object), to strain again.
marinates
verb (used with object), to steep (food) in a marinade.
reimports
verb (used with object), to import back into the country of exportation.
impsonite
noun, a black variety of asphaltite with a jagged fracture.
Santeria
noun, (sometimes lowercase) a religion merging the worship of Yoruba deities with veneration of Roman Catholic saints: practiced in Cuba and spread to other parts of the Caribbean and to the U.S. by Cuban emigrés.
Paterson
noun, a city in NE New Jersey.
rosarian
noun, a person who is fond of, develops, or cultivates roses.
saponite
noun, a clay mineral, hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate, belonging to the montmorillonite group: found as a soft filling in rock cavities.
parasite
noun, an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment.
sapremia
noun, blood poisoning caused by the toxins produced by bacterial putrefaction, as in gangrene.
anterior
adjective, situated before or at the front of; fore (opposed to posterior).
pastrami
noun, a brisket of beef that has been cured in a mixture of garlic, peppercorns, sugar, coriander seeds, etc., then smoked before cooking.
Arianism
noun, the doctrine, taught by Arius, that Christ the Son was not consubstantial with God the Father.
open-air
noun, the outdoors.
trainers
noun, a person or thing that trains.
sarmenta
noun, a slender running stem; runner.
Peronism
noun, the principles or policies of Juan Perón.
operants
noun, a person or thing that operates.
orpiment
noun, a mineral, arsenic trisulfide, As 2 S 3 , found usually in soft, yellow, foliated masses, used as a pigment.
partners
noun, a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
apastron
noun, the point at which the stars of a binary system are farthest apart (opposed to periastron).
apiarist
noun, a person who keeps an apiary.
apiaries
noun, a place in which a colony or colonies of bees are kept, as a stand or shed for beehives or a bee house containing a number of beehives.
pareiras
noun, the root of a South American vine, Chondodendron tomentosum, used as a source of curare, a diuretic, etc.
parament
noun, a decoration for a room, as a tapestry.
tornaria
noun, the ciliated, free-swimming larva of certain hemichordates.
paraison
noun, parison.
pantries
noun, a room or closet in which food, groceries, and other provisions, or silverware, dishes, etc., are kept.
Parisian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.
parities
noun, equality, as in amount, status, or character.
antrorse
adjective, bent or directed forward or upward.
Rotarian
noun, a member of a Rotary Club.
rotaries
noun, a rotary device or machine.
pair-oar
noun, a racing shell propelled by two persons, each with one oar.
Parmesan
adjective, of or from Parma, in northern Italy.
painters
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
11-point
partiers
noun, partyer.
partisan
noun, an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
Santarem
noun, a city in N Brazil, on the Amazon River.
seatrain
noun, a ship for the transportation of loaded railroad cars.
Monstera
noun, any of various tropical American climbing plants belonging to the genus Monstera, of the arum family, especially M. deliciosa, having split or perforated leaves and often grown as a houseplant.
senorita
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to miss, used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a girl or unmarried woman. Abbreviation: Srta.
tampions
noun, a plug or stopper placed in the muzzle of a piece of ordnance when not in use, to keep out dampness and dust.
mariners
noun, a person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship; sailor.
marinate
verb (used with object), to steep (food) in a marinade.
man-trap
noun, an outdoor trap set for humans, as to snare poachers or trespassers.
manropes
noun, a rope placed at the side of a gangway, ladder, or the like, to serve as a rail.
maitrise
noun, mastery; skill.
maintops
noun, a platform at the head of the lower mainmast.
atropine
noun, a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C 17 H 23 NO 3 , obtained from belladonna and other plants of the nightshade family, that prevents the response of various body structures to certain types of nerve stimulation: used chiefly to relieve spasms, to lessen secretions, and, topically, to dilate the pupil of the eye.
atropism
noun, poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna.
strainer
noun, a person or thing that strains.
tamarins
noun, any South American marmoset of the genera Saguinus and Leontopithecus (Leontideus), having silky fur and a nonprehensile tail: several species are threatened or endangered.
terrapin
noun, any of several edible North American turtles of the family Emydidae, inhabiting fresh or brackish waters, especially the diamondback terrapin: some are threatened or endangered.
Maronite
noun, a member of a body of Uniates living chiefly in Lebanon, who maintain a Syriac liturgy and a married clergy, and who are governed by the patriarch of Antioch.
introrse
adjective, turned or facing inward, as anthers that open toward the gynoecium.
Interior
noun, the internal or inner part; inside.
interims
noun, an intervening time; interval; meantime:
intarsia
noun, an art or technique of decorating a surface with inlaid patterns, especially of wood mosaic, developed during the Renaissance.
inertias
noun, inertness, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like; inactivity; sluggishness.
imprison
verb (used with object), to confine in or as if in a prison.
imprints
noun, a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
enspirit
verb (used with object), inspirit.
parosmia
noun, a disorder of the sense of smell, especially the perception of odors that are not present.
Erastian
noun, an advocate of Erastianism.
Maritain
noun, Jacques [zhahk] /ʒɑk/ (Show IPA), 1882–1973, French philosopher and diplomat.
Marranos
noun, a Spanish or Portuguese Jew who was converted to Christianity during the late Middle Ages, usually under threat of death or persecution, especially one who continued to adhere to Judaism in secret.
notaries
noun, notary public.
arterio-
armoires
noun, a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves.
septaria
noun, a concretionary nodule or mass, usually of calcium carbonate or of argillaceous carbonate of iron, traversed within by a network of cracks filled with calcite and other minerals.
armories
noun, a storage place for weapons and other war equipment.
armorist
noun, a person who is an expert at heraldry.
seriatim
adverb, adjective, in a series; one after another.
Serratia
noun, a genus of rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria that are saprophytic on decaying plant or animal materials.
nepotism
noun, patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics:
narrates
verb (used with object), to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
moraines
noun, a ridge, mound, or irregular mass of unstratified glacial drift, chiefly boulders, gravel, sand, and clay.
Monteria
noun, a city in N Colombia.
Artesian
adjective, noting, pertaining to, or characteristic of an artesian well.
martians
noun, a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars:
Spearman
noun, a person who is armed with or uses a spear.
misprint
noun, a mistake in printing, as an instance of printing a letter or word other than that intended.
Minorite
noun, Friar Minor.
minister
noun, a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
minarets
noun, a lofty, often slender, tower or turret attached to a mosque, surrounded by or furnished with one or more balconies, from which the muezzin calls the people to prayer.
metanoia
noun, a profound, usually spiritual, transformation; conversion.
meropias
noun, partial blindness.
aspirant
noun, a person who aspires, as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.:
aspirate
noun, Phonetics. a speech sound having as an obvious concomitant an audible puff of breath, as initial stop consonants or initial h -sounds.
Masonite
martinis
noun, a cocktail made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth, usually served with a green olive or a twist of lemon peel.
Peronist
noun, a supporter of Juan Perón or of his principles and policies.
Erasmian
noun, a follower of Erasmus.
reprints
noun, a reproduction in print of matter already printed.
Primates
noun, the order comprising the primates.
rarities
noun, something rare, unusual, or uncommon:
amentias
noun, lack of intellectual development; imbecility; severe mental retardation.
pierrots
noun, a male character in certain French pantomime, having a whitened face and wearing a loose, white, fancy costume.
amirates
noun, emirate.
pimentos
noun, pimiento.
rampions
noun, a European bellflower, Campanula rapunculus, having an edible white tuberous root used in Europe for salad.
pi-meson
noun, pion.
pimiento
noun, the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc.
pinaster
noun, a species of pyramid-shaped pine, Pinus pinaster, growing in southern Europe and having clustered needles.
ramparts
noun, Fortification. a broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification around a place and usually capped with a stone or earth parapet. such an elevation together with the parapet.
Aaronite
noun, one of the priestly descendants of Aaron.
Amritsar
noun, a city in NW Punjab, in NW India: site of the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.
Piranesi
noun, Giambattista [jahm-baht-tees-tah] /ˌdʒɑm bɑtˈtis tɑ/ (Show IPA), or Giovanni Battista [jaw-vahn-nee baht-tees-tah] /dʒɔˈvɑn ni bɑtˈtis tɑ/ (Show IPA), 1720–78, Italian architect and engraver.
ripienos
noun, tutti (defs 3, 4).
tropines
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
restrain
verb (used with object), to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress:
Aesopian
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Aesop or his fables:
riparian
noun, Law. a person who owns land on the bank of a natural watercourse or body of water.
Pretoria
noun, a city in and the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa, in the NE part: also the capital of Transvaal.
rimstone
noun, a calcareous deposit forming a dam at the edge or outlet of an overflowing pool of water, as in a cavern.
airtimes
noun, the particular time that a program is broadcast or scheduled for broadcast:
Pointers
noun, a person or thing that points.
raiments
noun, clothing; apparel; attire.
Poitiers
noun, a city in and the capital of Vienne, in W France: Roman ruins; battles a.d. 507, 732, 1356.
amniotes
noun, any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
retrains
verb (used with object), to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.
aerators
noun, an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.
praetors
noun, (in the ancient Roman republic) one of a number of elected magistrates charged chiefly with the administration of civil justice and ranking next below a consul.
ptomaine
noun, any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic.
primeros
noun, a card game fashionable in England in the 16th and 17th centuries.
repaints
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
romaines
noun, Also called romaine lettuce, cos, cos lettuce. a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa longifolia, having a cylindrical head of long, relatively loose leaves.
prorates
verb (used with object), to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
airstrip
noun, a small landing field having only one runway.
printers
noun, a person or thing that prints, especially a person whose occupation is printing.
priories
noun, a religious house governed by a prior or prioress, often dependent upon an abbey.
pro-rata
adverb, in proportion; according to a certain rate.
Romanies
noun, Gypsy (def 2).
prisoner
noun, a person who is confined in prison or kept in custody, especially as the result of legal process.
Romanist
noun, Disparaging. a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
animator
noun, a person or thing that animates.
Primrose
noun, any plant of the genus Primula, as P. vulgaris (English primrose) of Europe, having yellow flowers, or P. sinensis (Chinese primrose) of China, having flowers in a variety of colors. Compare primrose family.
Romanite
noun, a fossil resin similar to amber, used for jewelry.
priorate
noun, the office, rank, or term of office of a prior.
animates
adjective, alive; possessing life:
pristine
adjective, having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
pertains
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
pronates
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
primines
noun, the outer integument of an ovule.
rearmost
adjective, farthest in the rear; last.
reimport
verb (used with object), to import back into the country of exportation.
trimaran
noun, a vessel similar to a catamaran but having three separate hulls.
marinas
noun, a boat basin offering dockage and other service for small craft.
Martini
noun, a cocktail made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth, usually served with a green olive or a twist of lemon peel.
step-on
adjective, made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
step-in
noun, step-ins, panties, especially bias-cut panties with wide legs worn by women in the 1920s and 1930s.
stamina
noun, strength of physical constitution; power to endure disease, fatigue, privation, etc.
pronate
verb (used with object), to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
stamin-
merinos
noun, (often initial capital letter) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
mantras
noun, Hinduism. a word or formula, as from the Veda, chanted or sung as an incantation or prayer.
pteroma
noun, pteron.
Mansart
noun, Jules Hardouin [zhyl ar-dwan] /ʒül arˈdwɛ̃/ (Show IPA), (Jules Hardouin) 1646–1708, French architect: chief architectural director for Louis XIV.
manrope
noun, a rope placed at the side of a gangway, ladder, or the like, to serve as a rail.
stamper
noun, a person or thing that stamps.
protein
noun, Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
pterion
noun, the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle.
stearo-
Martina
noun, a female given name.
martins
noun, Peter, born 1946, U.S. choreographer and ballet master, born in Denmark.
prostie
noun, a prostitute.
Martian
noun, a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars:
Martens
noun, any of several slender, chiefly arboreal carnivores of the genus Martes, of northern forests, having a long, glossy coat and bushy tail.
stearin
noun, Chemistry. any of the three glyceryl esters of stearic acid, especially C 3 H 5 (C 18 H 35 O 2) 3 , a soft, white, odorless solid found in many natural fats.
Marston
noun, John, c1575–1634, English dramatist and satirical poet.
prorate
verb (used with object), to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
Maspero
noun, Sir Gaston Camille Charles [gas-tawn ka-mee-yuh sharl] /gasˈtɔ̃ kaˈmi yə ʃarl/ (Show IPA), 1846–1916, French Egyptologist.
Mariner
noun, a person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship; sailor.
marrons
noun, a large European chestnut, especially as used in cookery: candied or preserved in syrup.
matrons
noun, a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.
marries
verb (used with object), to take in marriage:
protean
adjective, readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
Marrano
noun, a Spanish or Portuguese Jew who was converted to Christianity during the late Middle Ages, usually under threat of death or persecution, especially one who continued to adhere to Judaism in secret.
Maritsa
noun, a river in S Europe, flowing from S Bulgaria along the boundary between Greece and European Turkey and into the Aegean. 300 miles (485 km) long.
marines
noun, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
re-sort
verb (used with object), to sort or arrange (cards, papers, etc.) again.
persona
noun, a person.
taipans
noun, (in China) the head or owner of a foreign business establishment.
sterno-
impaste
verb (used with object), to cover with or enclose in a paste.
raptors
noun, a raptorial bird.
imprint
noun, a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
imprest
noun, an advance of money; loan.
impresa
noun, a device or emblem.
imports
noun, something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
impones
verb (used with object), to wager; stake.
impers.
Imperia
noun, a seaport in NW Italy.
ratines
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
rations
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
impasto
noun, the laying on of paint thickly.
imparts
verb (used with object), to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
rapiers
noun, a small sword, especially of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting.
remoras
noun, any of several fishes of the family Echeneididae, having on the top of the head a sucking disk by which they can attach themselves to sharks, turtles, ships, and other moving objects.
impairs
noun, Archaic. impairment.
imarets
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
tarpans
noun, a small, dun-colored wild horse chiefly of southern Russia, having a flowing mane and tail: extinct since the early 20th century but somewhat restored by selective breeding of mixed-breed domestic horses, and sustained in zoos.
Tarpeia
noun, a vestal virgin who betrayed Rome to the Sabines and was crushed under their shields when she claimed a reward.
tarpons
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
Estonia
noun, a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of the Gulf of Finland: an independent republic 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km). Capital: Tallinn.
estamin
noun, a worsted fabric constructed in twill weave with a rough surface.
tarries
noun, a stay; sojourn.
Esparto
noun, any of several grasses, especially Stipa tenacissima, of southern Europe and northern Africa, used for making paper, cordage, etc.
tarsier
noun, a small, arboreal, nocturnal primate of the genus Tarsius, of Indonesia and the Philippines, having a long thin tail, very large immobile eyes, and prominent pads on the fingers and toes: all populations are dwindling.
erratas
noun, plural of erratum.
rapines
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
repaint
noun, a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
Mai-Tai
noun, a cocktail of rum, curaçao, lemon and pineapple juice, grenadine, and orgeat syrup, poured over crushed ice.
ironers
noun, a person or thing that irons.
reprint
noun, a reproduction in print of matter already printed.
maintop
noun, a platform at the head of the lower mainmast.
reposit
verb (used with object), to put back; replace.
reports
noun, an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.:
raiment
noun, clothing; apparel; attire.
maestro
noun, an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music:
striper
noun, Military. a naval officer whose uniform sleeve displays stripes: an enlisted person of any of the armed services whose sleeve displays stripes denoting years of service:
isation
Rainier
noun, Mount, a volcanic peak in W Washington, in the Cascade Range. 14,408 feet (4392 meters).
ironist
noun, a person who uses irony habitually, especially a writer.
ironies
noun, the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning:
tamarin
noun, any South American marmoset of the genera Saguinus and Leontopithecus (Leontideus), having silky fur and a nonprehensile tail: several species are threatened or endangered.
tapeman
noun, a person who holds and positions a tape in taking measurements.
ramenta
noun, a scraping, shaving, or particle.
tamaris
noun, a rich, naturally fermented soybean sauce containing little or no wheat and thicker than soy sauce.
tampers
noun, a person or thing that tamps.
tampion
noun, a plug or stopper placed in the muzzle of a piece of ordnance when not in use, to keep out dampness and dust.
repairs
noun, an act, process, or work of repairing:
rampant
adjective, violent in action or spirit; raging; furious:
rampart
noun, Fortification. a broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification around a place and usually capped with a stone or earth parapet. such an elevation together with the parapet.
tampons
noun, a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
rampion
noun, a European bellflower, Campanula rapunculus, having an edible white tuberous root used in Europe for salad.
Interim
noun, an intervening time; interval; meantime:
inspire
verb (used with object), to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence:
inertia
noun, inertness, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like; inactivity; sluggishness.
meropia
noun, partial blindness.
moisten
verb (used with or without object), to make or become moist.
promise
noun, a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one:
panties
noun, underpants or undershorts for women and children.
roaster
noun, a contrivance for roasting something, as an oven, a pan for roasting meat, or a machine for roasting coffee beans.
parison
noun, a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
Pierian
adjective, of or relating to the Muses.
parians
noun, a native or inhabitant of Paros.
Pierrot
noun, a male character in certain French pantomime, having a whitened face and wearing a loose, white, fancy costume.
Pietism
noun, a movement, originating in the Lutheran Church in Germany in the 17th century, that stressed personal piety over religious formality and orthodoxy.
Pimento
noun, pimiento.
pareira
noun, the root of a South American vine, Chondodendron tomentosum, used as a source of curare, a diuretic, etc.
paramos
noun, a high, cold plateau of South America.
pinatas
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.
pinites
noun, a micaceous mineral, similar in composition to muscovite, formed by chemical alteration of various other minerals.
erasion
noun, the act of erasing.
piaster
noun, a former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
riposte
noun, a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke:
paisano
noun, paisan.
ripieno
noun, tutti (defs 3, 4).
Painter
noun, an artist who paints pictures.
orpines
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
pismire
noun, an ant.
Pistoia
noun, a city in N Tuscany, in N Italy.
pitiers
noun, a person who pities.
orients
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
pitmans
noun, a person who works in a pit, as in coal mining.
sapient
adjective, having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
roister
verb (used without object), to act in a swaggering, boisterous, or uproarious manner.
Piarist
noun, a member of a Roman Catholic teaching congregation founded in Rome in 1597.
opiates
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
patinas
noun, a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
perrons
noun, an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.
pertain
verb (used without object), to have reference or relation; relate:
Permian
noun, Geology. the Permian Period or System.
rompers
noun, a person or thing that romps.
peasant
noun, a member of a class of persons, as in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, who are small farmers or farm laborers of low social rank.
Pearson
noun, Drew (Andrew Russell Pearson) 1897–1969, U.S. journalist.
Romania
noun, a republic in SE Europe, bordering on the Black Sea. 91,699 sq. mi. (237,500 sq. km). Capital: Bucharest.
rosaria
noun, a rose garden.
Patmore
noun, Coventry (Kersey Dighton) [kov-uh n-tree kur-zee dahyt-n,, duhv-uh n‐] /ˈkɒv ən tri ˈkɜr zi ˈdaɪt n,, ˈdʌv ən‐/ (Show IPA), 1823–96, English poet and essayist.
remains
noun, Usually, remains. something that remains or is left.
Romains
noun, Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Louis Farigoule) 1885–1972, French novelist, poet, and dramatist.
Petsamo
noun, Finnish name of Pechenga.
parries
noun, an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.
Romaine
noun, Also called romaine lettuce, cos, cos lettuce. a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa longifolia, having a cylindrical head of long, relatively loose leaves.
pastina
noun, very small pieces of pasta in various shapes, used especially in soups.
pastime
noun, something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport:
pastern
noun, the part of the foot of a horse, cow, etc., between the fetlock and the hoof.
partons
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
partner
noun, a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
pianism
noun, the artistry and technique of a pianist.
parties
noun, a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.:
pianist
noun, a person who plays the piano, especially one who performs expertly or professionally.
partier
noun, partyer.
partans
noun, a crab.
parrots
noun, any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
optimes
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
pointer
noun, a person or thing that points.
sporter
noun, a person or thing that sports, as a participant in a sport.
primine
noun, the outer integument of an ovule.
namaste
noun, a conventional Hindu expression on meeting or parting, used by the speaker usually while holding the palms together vertically in front of the bosom.
Smeaton
noun, John, 1724–92, English engineer.
Smetana
noun, Bedřich [Czech be-drzhikh] /Czech ˈbɛ drʒɪx/ (Show IPA), 1824–84, Czech composer.
snorter
noun, a person or thing that snorts.
mortise
noun, a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
mortars
noun, a receptacle of hard material, having a bowl-shaped cavity in which substances are reduced to powder with a pestle.
moraine
noun, a ridge, mound, or irregular mass of unstratified glacial drift, chiefly boulders, gravel, sand, and clay.
Spartan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Sparta.
primero
noun, a card game fashionable in England in the 16th and 17th centuries.
monster
noun, a legendary animal combining features of animal and human form or having the forms of various animals in combination, as a centaur, griffin, or sphinx.
primers
noun, an elementary book for teaching children to read.
monesia
noun, a preparation extracted from the bark of a South American tree, Pradosia lactescens, and used chiefly as an astringent and as an expectorant.
narrate
verb (used with object), to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
Persian
noun, a member of the native peoples of Iran, descended in part from the ancient Iranians.
primsie
adjective, prim1 (def 1).
Printer
noun, a person or thing that prints, especially a person whose occupation is printing.
spermo-
Spiraea
noun, spirea.
spirant
noun, fricative (def 2).
Minster
noun, a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment.
miniate
verb (used with object), to illuminate (a manuscript) in red; rubricate.
sporran
noun, (in Scottish Highland costume) a large pouch for men, commonly of fur, worn, suspended from a belt, in front of the kilt.
retains
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
minaret
noun, a lofty, often slender, tower or turret attached to a mosque, surrounded by or furnished with one or more balconies, from which the muezzin calls the people to prayer.
smarten
Verb phrases, smarten up, to groom oneself: to become aware of one's mistakes, shortcomings, etc., and make efforts to correct them:
primate
noun, Ecclesiastical. an archbishop or bishop ranking first among the bishops of a province or country.
pointes
noun, the tip of the toe.
postmen
noun, a postal employee who carries and delivers mail; mail carrier.
operant
noun, a person or thing that operates.
Riesman
noun, David, 1909–2002, U.S. sociologist.
seaport
noun, a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
porters
noun, a person hired to carry burdens or baggage, as at a railroad station or a hotel.
oarsmen
noun, a person who rows a boat, especially a racing boat; rower.
oarsman
noun, a person who rows a boat, especially a racing boat; rower.
seminar
noun, a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions.
semipro
adjective, noun, semiprofessional.
senator
noun, a member of a senate.
postern
noun, a back door or gate.
Postman
noun, a postal employee who carries and delivers mail; mail carrier.
praetor
noun, (in the ancient Roman republic) one of a number of elected magistrates charged chiefly with the administration of civil justice and ranking next below a consul.
nemato-
prairie
noun, an extensive, level or slightly undulating, mostly treeless tract of land in the Mississippi valley, characterized by a highly fertile soil and originally covered with coarse grasses, and merging into drier plateaus in the west. Compare pampas, savanna, steppe.
retsina
noun, a strong, resinated white or red wine of Greece and Cyprus.
norites
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
presort
verb (used with object), to sort (letters, packages, etc.) by zip code or class before collection or delivery to a post office.
Preston
noun, a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England.
Serrano
noun, a small, green or reddish, extremely hot chili pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum annuum used in cooking.
pretors
noun, praetor.
Setaria
noun, any grass of the genus Setaria, having a dense panicle, grown for forage.
Niteroi
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Rio de Janeiro state, in SE Brazil.
simitar
noun, scimitar.
retrain
verb (used with object), to train again, especially for a different vocation or different tasks.
Sinatra
noun, Frank (Francis Albert) 1915–98, U.S. singer and actor.
paniers
noun, pannier.
patines
noun, patina.
aspirin
noun, Pharmacology. a white, crystalline substance, C 9 H 8 O 4 , derivative of salicylic acid, used as an anti-inflammatory agent and to relieve the pain of headache, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, etc.; acetylsalicylic acid.
atopies
noun, an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
transp.
atresia
noun, the congenital absence, or the pathological closure, of an opening, passage, or cavity.
antiars
noun, the upas tree.
armrest
noun, a projecting, often padded support for the forearm, as at the side of a chair or sofa or between seats in a theater, car, or airplane.
trompes
noun, Metallurgy. a device formerly used for inducing a blast of air upon the hearth of a forge by means of a current of falling water.
amritas
noun, the beverage of immortality.
Empirin
Emporia
noun, a city in E Kansas.
termors
noun, a person who has an estate for a term of years or for life.
termini
noun, the end or extremity of anything.
timpani
noun, a set of kettledrums, especially as used in an orchestra or band.
antero-
armoire
noun, a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves.
atonies
noun, Pathology. lack of tone or energy; muscular weakness, especially in a contractile organ.
enamors
verb (used with object), to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with):
Amen-Ra
noun, a god in whom Amen and Ra were combined: the god of the universe and the supreme Egyptian god during the period of Theban political supremacy.
amosite
noun, an asbestine variety of anthophyllite, rich in iron, formerly used as a heat-resistant material.
Armenia
noun, an ancient country in W Asia: now divided between Armenia, Turkey, and Iran.
aristo-
atomies
noun, an atom; mote.
amentia
noun, lack of intellectual development; imbecility; severe mental retardation.
Torrens
noun, Lake, a salt lake in Australia, in E South Australia. 130 miles (210 km) long; 2400 sq. mi. (6220 sq. km); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.
ape-man
noun, a hypothetical primate representing a transitional form between true humans and the anthropoid apes, considered by some as constituting the genus Australopithecus.
Anteros
noun, Classical Mythology. a brother of Eros, most often regarded as the avenger of unrequited love.
transom
noun, a crosspiece separating a door or the like from a window or fanlight above it.
amorist
noun, a person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
traipse
noun, a tiring walk.
tiepins
noun, a straight pin, usually with an ornamented head and a small metal sheath for its point, for holding together the ends of a necktie or to pin them to a shirt front.
animato
adjective, animated; lively. Abbreviation: anim.
animate
adjective, alive; possessing life:
anomite
noun, a variety of mica, similar to biotite but differing in optical orientation.
arseno-
anopias
noun, absence of sight, especially when due to a structural defect in or absence of an eye.
anosmia
noun, absence or loss of the sense of smell.
trisome
noun, a trisomic individual.
to-name
noun, a nickname, especially one to distinguish a person from others of the same name.
ARTEMIS
noun, Also called Cynthia. an ancient Greek goddess, the daughter of Leto and the sister of Apollo, characterized as a virgin huntress and associated with the moon. Compare Diana.
Eastman
noun, George, 1854–1932, U.S. philanthropist and inventor in the field of photography.
airport
noun, a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, especially one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.
anapest
noun, a foot of three syllables, two short followed by one long in quantitative meter, and two unstressed followed by one stressed in accentual meter, as in for the nonce.
arteri-
anemias
noun, Pathology. a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness.
arpents
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
trimers
noun, a molecule composed of three identical, simpler molecules.
Artesia
noun, a city in S California.
airtime
noun, the particular time that a program is broadcast or scheduled for broadcast:
Trainer
noun, a person or thing that trains.
terrain
noun, a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
artisan
noun, a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson.
aerator
noun, an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.
Antares
noun, a red supergiant star of the first magnitude in the constellation Scorpius.
Amorite
noun, a member of one of the principal tribes, or nations, of Canaan before its conquest by the Israelites. II Sam. 12:26–31.
Trapani
noun, a seaport in NW Sicily.
tropine
noun, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 8 H 15 NO, obtained chiefly by the hydrolysis of atropine or hyoscyamine.
amities
noun, friendship; peaceful harmony.
apteria
noun, one of the featherless portions of the skin of a bird.
tropism
noun, an orientation of an organism to an external stimulus, as light, especially by growth rather than by movement.
amniote
noun, any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
tsarina
noun, czarina.
aporias
noun, Rhetoric. the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.
treason
noun, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
Torenia
noun, any of several plants belonging to the genus Torenia, of the figwort family, native to Africa and Asia, having two-lipped, usually blue or purple flowers.
epinaos
noun, a rear vestibule, as of a classical temple.
2,4,5-t
noun, a light-tan, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 5 Cl 3 O 3 , used chiefly for killing weeds.
entraps
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
Astaire
noun, Fred, 1899–1987, U.S. dancer and actor.
Aterian
adjective, of or indicating a Middle Paleolithic industry of northwestern Africa and the Sahara, characterized by the production of tanged points and bifacially worked leaf-shaped points of varying sizes.
amirate
noun, emirate.
trepans
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
amnesia
noun, loss of a large block of interrelated memories; complete or partial loss of memory caused by brain injury, shock, etc.
Amon-Ra
noun, Amen-Ra.
Aretino
noun, Pietro [pye-traw] /ˈpyɛ trɔ/ (Show IPA), 1492–1556, Italian satirist and dramatist.
aminate
verb (used with object), to introduce an amino group into (a compound).
aminase
noun, any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of amino compounds, releasing the amino group and liberating nitrogen.
Artois
noun, a former province in N France: artesian wells.
Moneta
noun, Ernesto Teodoro [er-ne-staw te-aw-daw-raw] /ɛrˈnɛ stɔ ˌtɛ ɔˈdɔ rɔ/ (Show IPA), 1833–1918, Italian journalist: Nobel Peace Prize 1907.
Porter
noun, a person hired to carry burdens or baggage, as at a railroad station or a hotel.
sperm-
remain
noun, Usually, remains. something that remains or is left.
Moesia
noun, an ancient country in S Europe, S of the Danube and N of ancient Thrace and Macedonia: later a Roman province.
aspire
verb (used without object), to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
trans.
transe
noun, a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
riatas
noun, a lariat.
Portia
noun, the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
Monera
noun, a taxonomic kingdom of prokaryotic organisms that typically reproduce by asexual budding or fission and have a nutritional mode of absorption, photosynthesis, or chemosynthesis, comprising the bacteria, blue-green algae, and various primitive pathogens.
Anemia
noun, Pathology. a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness.
matron
noun, a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.
moires
noun, any moiré fabric.
monies
noun, a plural of money.
Pietas
noun, the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.
matri-
Morini
noun, Erika, 1906–1995, U.S. violinist, born in Austria.
Petros
noun, Canadian. the federally owned petroleum industry.
sortie
noun, a rapid movement of troops from a besieged place to attack the besiegers.
animes
noun, a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
Master
noun, a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something:
masto-
arsen-
mortar
noun, a receptacle of hard material, having a bowl-shaped cavity in which substances are reduced to powder with a pestle.
Morris
noun, Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack [muh-kwig slak] /məˈkwɪg ˈslæk/ (Show IPA), 1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.
Animas
noun, soul; life.
Matane
noun, a city in E Quebec, in SE Canada, on the St. Lawrence River.
tramps
noun, the act of tramping.
poster
noun, a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
Pieria
noun, a coastal region in NE Greece, W of the Gulf of Salonika.
arsine
noun, Also called arseniuretted hydrogen. a colorless, flammable, slightly water-soluble gas, AsH 3 , having a fetid, garliclike odor, used in chemical warfare.
Moraea
noun, any of various plants belonging to the genera Moraea and Dietes, of the iris family, native to tropical Africa.
anemo-
Sparta
noun, an ancient city in S Greece: the capital of Laconia and the chief city of the Peloponnesus, at one time the dominant city of Greece: famous for strict discipline and training of soldiers.
arsino
adjective, containing the arsino group.
Sparti
noun, Classical Mythology. a group of fully armed warriors who sprang from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus planted.
Asante
noun, Ashanti.
maters
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
treasr
matins
noun, (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
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.
mitres
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
stamen
noun, the pollen-bearing organ of a flower, consisting of the filament and the anther.
pities
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:
Pisano
noun, Andrea [ahn-dre-ah] /ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ/ (Show IPA), c1270–c1348, Italian sculptor.
sproat
noun, a fishhook having a circular bend.
poiser
noun, a person or thing that poises.
ripens
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
sprite
noun, an elf, fairy, or goblin.
asemia
noun, inability to comprehend or use communicative symbols, as words or gestures.
trapes
noun, a tiring walk.
Piston
noun, a disk or cylindrical part tightly fitting and moving within a cylinder, either to compress or move a fluid collected in the cylinder, as air or water, or to transform energy imparted by a fluid entering or expanding inside the cylinder, as compressed air, explosive gases, or steam, into a rectilinear motion usually transformed into rotary motion by means of a connecting rod.
pitier
noun, a person who pities.
points
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
toe-in
noun, the slight forward convergence given to the front wheels of an automobile to improve steering qualities.
Pitman
noun, a person who works in a pit, as in coal mining.
Sorata
noun, Mount, a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes, near Lake Titicaca: two peaks, Ancohuma, 21,490 feet (6550 meters), and Illampu, 21,276 feet (6485 meters).
pointe
noun, the tip of the toe.
pitmen
noun, a person who works in a pit, as in coal mining.
miners
noun, Also called mineworker. a person who works in a mine, especially a commercial mine producing coal or metallic ores.
pitons
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
samite
noun, a heavy silk fabric, sometimes interwoven with gold, worn in the Middle Ages.
Pitris
noun, the legendary progenitor of any family.
metros
noun, the underground electric railway of Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Washington, D.C., and other cities.
sprint
noun, a short race at full speed.
tisane
noun, (italics) French. aromatic or herb-flavored tea.
sprain
noun, a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without dislocation.
sprier
adjective, a comparative of spry.
Merton
noun, Robert King, 1910–2003, U.S. sociologist.
spiro-
Pinero
noun, Sir Arthur Wing, 1855–1934, English playwright and actor.
pintas
noun, a nonvenereal treponematosis occurring chiefly in Central and South America, caused by Treponema carateum, characterized by spots of various colors on the skin.
pineta
noun, an arboretum of pines and coniferous trees.
amnios
sprent
adjective, sprinkled.
Mentor
noun, a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
pinite
noun, a micaceous mineral, similar in composition to muscovite, formed by chemical alteration of various other minerals.
ponies
noun, a small horse of any of several breeds, usually not higher at the shoulder than 14½ hands (58 in./146 cm).
miters
noun, the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
pinots
noun, any of several varieties of purple or white vinifera grapes yielding a red or white wine, used especially in making burgundies and champagnes.
Merino
noun, (often initial capital letter) one of a breed of sheep, raised originally in Spain, valued for their fine wool.
spinet
noun, a small upright piano.
spinor
noun, a quantity resembling a vector or tensor that is used in physics to represent the spins of fermions.
Mister
noun, (initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).
Spirit
noun, the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
spinto
adjective, having a lyric quality with a strong, dramatic element:
asonia
noun, tone deafness.
Pinter
noun, Harold, 1930–2008, English playwright.
pintos
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
merits
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
Miseno
noun, a cape in SW Italy, on the N shore of the Bay of Naples: ruins of ancient Misenum, a Roman naval station and resort.
pirate
noun, a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
Merops
noun, (in the Iliad) a Percosian augur who foresaw and unsuccessfully tried to prevent the death of his sons in the Trojan War.
rimose
adjective, full of crevices, chinks, or cracks.
Amrita
noun, the beverage of immortality.
spirea
noun, any of various plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small, white or pink flowers, certain species of which are cultivated as ornamentals.
Mersin
noun, a seaport in S Turkey, on the NW coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
petro-
tenias
noun, taenia.
Petras
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
Seaman
noun, a person skilled in seamanship.
Sarnia
noun, a port in SE Ontario, in S Canada, on the S shore of Lake Huron, on the St. Clair River, across from Port Huron, Michigan.
apneas
noun, a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea)
Sarton
noun, May, 1912–95, U.S. poet, novelist, and playwright.
Sartre
noun, Jean-Paul [zhahn-pawl] /ʒɑ̃ˈpɔl/ (Show IPA), 1905–80, French philosopher, novelist, and dramatist: declined 1964 Nobel Prize in literature.
roster
noun, a list of persons or groups, as of military personnel or units with their turns or periods of duty.
parens
plural noun, parentheses:
Parent
noun, a father or a mother.
omenta
noun, a fold of the peritoneum connecting the stomach and the abdominal viscera forming a protective and supportive covering.
Pareto
noun, Vilfredo [veel-fre-daw] /vilˈfrɛ dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1848–1923, Italian sociologist and economist in Switzerland.
Parian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Paros.
paries
noun, Usually, parietes. Biology. a wall, as of a hollow organ; an investing part.
satire
noun, the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
satori
noun, sudden enlightenment.
satrap
noun, a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.
topers
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
paramo
noun, a high, cold plateau of South America.
seniti
noun, a bronze or brass coin and monetary unit of Tonga, the 100th part of a pa'anga.
aorist
noun, a verb tense, as in Classical Greek, expressing action or, in the indicative mood, past action, without further limitation or implication.
armies
noun, the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
armets
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
Partan
noun, a crab.
Senora
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to Mrs., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a married or older woman. Abbreviation: Sra.
parson
noun, a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
Senior
noun, a person who is older than another.
oaters
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
Rosina
noun, a female given name, Italian form of Rose.
aortas
noun, the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
Arista
noun, Botany. a bristlelike appendage of the spikelets of grains or grasses; an awn.
parrot
noun, any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
Rosita
noun, a female given name, Spanish form of Rose.
Aparri
noun, a seaport on N Luzon, in the N Philippines.
ariose
adjective, characterized by melody; songlike.
aporia
noun, Rhetoric. the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.
Antrim
noun, a county in NE Northern Ireland. 1098 sq. mi. (2844 sq. km). County seat: Belfast.
orates
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
Samoan
noun, a native or inhabitant of Samoa.
Samain
noun, Samhain.
Saipan
noun, an island in and the capital of the North Mariana Islands in the N Pacific, about 1350 miles (2173 km) S of Japan: taken by U.S. forces June–July 1944. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).
sampan
noun, any of various small boats of the Far East, as one propelled by a single scull over the stern and provided with a roofing of mats.
paeans
noun, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
paeons
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
orpine
noun, a plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having purplish flowers.
topmen
noun, a person stationed for duty in a top.
paints
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.
topman
noun, a person stationed for duty in a top.
ornate
adjective, elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so:
ormers
noun, an abalone, Haliotis tuberculata, living in waters of the Channel Islands.
Orient
noun, the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
santir
noun, a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.
paisan
noun, compatriot.
sarape
noun, serape.
sapote
noun, Also called marmalade tree. a tree, Pouteria sapota, of the sapodilla family, native to Mexico and Central America, having large leaves and sweet, edible fruit.
rostra
noun, a plural of rostrum.
sapro-
pantos
noun, pantomime (def 2).
Ariane
noun, Rocketry. a French-built, three-stage, liquid-propellant rocket for launching satellites into orbit around the earth.
panto-
Tories
noun, a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
opiate
noun, a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
Pamiri
noun, a member of a Caucasian people inhabiting the Pamirs.
pantie
noun, panties.
opines
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
Sapota
noun, sapote.
panier
noun, pannier.
optime
noun, (formerly at Cambridge University, England) a student taking second or third honors in the mathematical tripos. Compare wrangler (def 2).
Pamirs
noun, the, a mountainous region in central Asia, largely in Tajikistan, where the Hindu Kush, Tien Shan, and Himalaya mountain ranges converge: highest peaks, about 25,000 feet (7600 meters).
partis
noun, the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.
antres
noun, a cavern; cave.
aniso-
arrest
noun, the taking of a person into legal custody, as by officers of the law.
Sirena
noun, a female given name.
penta-
romper
noun, a person or thing that romps.
toners
noun, a person or thing that tones.
Peoria
noun, a city in central Illinois, on the Illinois River.
Napier
noun, neper.
trains
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
sit-in
noun, any organized protest in which a group of people peacefully occupy and refuse to leave a premises:
permit
noun, an authoritative or official certificate of permission; license:
Naoise
noun, the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
Namtar
noun, the Sumerian and Akkadian demon personifying death.
pernio
noun, chilblain.
pernor
noun, a person who takes or receives the rents, profits, or other benefit of an estate, lands, etc.
arrant
adjective, downright; thorough; unmitigated; notorious:
tremor
noun, involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling.
sinter
noun, siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
Pesaro
noun, a seaport in E Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
sonata
noun, a composition for one or two instruments, typically in three or four movements in contrasted forms and keys.
somni-
somite
noun, any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided; a metamere.
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.
somat-
soaper
noun, soap opera.
Anomia
noun, the inability to name objects or to recognize the written or spoken names of objects.
Perron
noun, an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.
anomie
noun, a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people.
person
noun, a human being, whether an adult or child:
Persia
noun, Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
Smriti
noun, writings containing traditions concerning law, rituals, teachings of the sages, the epics, and the Puranas.
Romans
noun, an Epistle of the New Testament, written by Paul to the Christian community in Rome. Abbreviation: Rom.
anopia
noun, absence of sight, especially when due to a structural defect in or absence of an eye.
ansate
adjective, having a handle or handlelike part.
nemat-
Norris
noun, Charles Gilman, 1881–1945, U.S. novelist and editor.
sermon
noun, a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
nitro-
set-in
adjective, made separately and placed within another unit.
pastor
noun, a minister or priest in charge of a church.
aroint
verb (imperative), begone:
antiar
noun, the upas tree.
paster
noun, a slip of paper gummed on the back, to be pasted on or over something, as over a name on a ballot.
no-par
adjective, without par or face value:
patens
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
armpit
noun, the hollow under the arm at the shoulder; axilla.
norias
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
norite
noun, a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
armors
noun, any covering worn as a defense against weapons.
septi-
parton
noun, a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
nitres
noun, niter.
niters
noun, potassium nitrate.
arpent
noun, an old French unit of area equal to about one acre (0.4 hectare). It is still used in the province of Quebec and in parts of Louisiana.
simian
noun, an ape or monkey.
patron
noun, a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
patri-
Patras
noun, Greek Patrai [pah-tre] /ˈpɑ trɛ/ (Show IPA). a seaport in the Peloponnesus, in W Greece, on the Gulf of Patras.
simper
noun, a silly, self-conscious smile.
patois
noun, a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
Nestor
noun, the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.
Simeon
noun, a son of Jacob and Leah. Gen. 29:33.
Aromas
noun, an odor arising from spices, plants, cooking, etc., especially an agreeable odor; fragrance.
Patmos
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands, off the SW coast of Asia Minor: St. John is supposed to have been exiled here (Rev. 1:9). 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
patios
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
Sierra
noun, a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
patine
noun, patina.
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.
paters
noun, British Informal. father.
Perrin
noun, Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1870–1942, French physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in physics 1926.
metro-
amino-
intro.
tripos
noun, (at Cambridge University, England) any of various final honors examinations.
ptero-
pteron
noun, (in a classical temple) a colonnade parallel to, but apart from, the cella.
amines
noun, any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
tamper
noun, a person or thing that tamps.
terras
noun, earth; land.
tampon
noun, a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
repros
noun, Informal. reproduction (def 3).
aeron.
repots
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
intros
noun, an introduction.
Easton
noun, a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
intra-
Terris
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
intime
adjective, intimate; cozy.
intima
noun, the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, especially that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic.
inters
verb (used with object), to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury.
inter.
Taoism
noun, the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.
instr.
instep
noun, the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
instar
noun, an insect in any one of its periods of postembryonic growth between molts.
report
noun, an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.:
insert
noun, something inserted or to be inserted.
inseam
noun, an inside or inner seam of a garment, especially the seam of a trouser leg that runs from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg.
raisin
noun, a grape of any of various sweet varieties dried in the sun or by artificial means, often used in cookery.
repast
noun, a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating:
resort
noun, a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, especially one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers:
tiaras
noun, a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
inmate
noun, a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.
isomer
noun, Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
stoper
noun, a machine for drilling rock from below.
Strain
noun, any force or pressure tending to alter shape, cause a fracture, etc.
timers
noun, a person or thing that times.
stream
noun, a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse, as a river, rivulet, or brook. Synonyms: rill, run, streamlet, runnel.
airmen
noun, an aviator.
airman
noun, an aviator.
Strine
noun, Australian English.
proser
noun, a person who talks or writes in prose.
stripe
noun, a relatively long, narrow band of a different color, appearance, weave, material, or nature from the rest of a surface or thing:
stroma
noun, Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
prosit
interjection, (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions).
Istria
noun, a peninsula at the N end of the Adriatic, in SW Slovenia and W Croatia.
taenia
noun, Classical Antiquity. a headband or fillet.
trines
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
ironer
noun, a person or thing that irons.
tainos
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
protei
noun, plural of proteus (def 3).
isatin
noun, a yellowish-red or orange, crystalline, water-soluble solid, C 8 H 5 NO 2 , used chiefly in the synthesis of vat dyes.
taipan
noun, (in China) the head or owner of a foreign business establishment.
Isaian
adjective, of, relating to, or characteristic of Isaiah or of the book of the Bible bearing his name.
triose
noun, a monosaccharide that has three atoms of carbon.
Taipei
noun, a city in and the capital of Taiwan, in the N part.
tamari
noun, a rich, naturally fermented soybean sauce containing little or no wheat and thicker than soy sauce.
Reston
noun, James (Barrett) ("Scotty") 1909–1995, U.S. journalist, born in Scotland.
tripes
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
tiepin
noun, a straight pin, usually with an ornamented head and a small metal sheath for its point, for holding together the ends of a necktie or to pin them to a shirt front.
irones
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
tie-in
noun, an arrangement or campaign whereby related products are promoted, marketed, or sold together:
inmost
adjective, situated farthest within:
ramate
adjective, having branches; branching out or off.
proems
noun, an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
Espana
noun, Spanish name of Spain.
Renata
noun, a female given name.
rasper
noun, a person or thing that rasps.
raster
noun, Television. a pattern of scanning lines covering the area upon which the image is projected in the cathode-ray tube or liquid-crystal display of a television set or other screen.
tarpan
noun, a small, dun-colored wild horse chiefly of southern Russia, having a flowing mane and tail: extinct since the early 20th century but somewhat restored by selective breeding of mixed-breed domestic horses, and sustained in zoos.
entrap
verb (used with object), to catch in or as in a trap; ensnare:
ratans
noun, rattan.
tarpon
noun, a large, powerful game fish, Megalops atlantica, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean, having a compressed body and large, silvery scales.
raters
noun, a person who makes rates or ratings.
Estrin
noun, estrone.
eonism
noun, the adoption of feminine mannerisms, clothing, etc., by a male.
ratine
noun, a loosely woven fabric made with nubby or knotty yarns.
tensor
noun, Anatomy. a muscle that stretches or tightens some part of the body.
esprit
noun, sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
tarsia
noun, intarsia.
tropes
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
ration
noun, a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage:
tarso-
Tasman
noun, Abel Janszoon [ah-buh l yahn-sohn] /ˈɑ bəl ˈyɑn soʊn/ (Show IPA), 1602?–59, Dutch navigator and explorer.
remora
noun, any of several fishes of the family Echeneididae, having on the top of the head a sucking disk by which they can attach themselves to sharks, turtles, ships, and other moving objects.
remits
noun, Law. a transfer of the record of an action from one tribunal to another, particularly from an appellate court to the court of original jurisdiction.
errata
noun, plural of erratum.
errant
adjective, deviating from the regular or proper course; erring; straying.
rearms
verb (used with object), to arm again.
reason
noun, a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.:
tempos
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
reatas
noun, riata.
remans
verb (used with object), to man again; furnish with a fresh supply of personnel.
tenaim
noun, the terms of a Jewish marriage, as the wedding date, amount of the bride's dowry, etc., or an agreement containing such terms, made by the parents of an engaged couple at the engagement party.
Renoir
noun, Jean [zhahn] /ʒɑ̃/ (Show IPA), 1894–1979, French film director and writer.
raptor
noun, a raptorial bird.
ramets
noun, an individual of a clone.
tronas
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
Ramona
noun, a female given name.
ramose
adjective, having many branches.
tapers
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
trompe
noun, Metallurgy. a device formerly used for inducing a blast of air upon the hearth of a forge by means of a current of falling water.
tromps
verb (used with object), to tramp or trample.
Empson
noun, William, 1906–84, English critic and poet.
emptor
noun, (especially in legal usage) a person who purchases or contracts to purchase; buyer.
termor
noun, a person who has an estate for a term of years or for life.
impost
noun, a tax; tribute; duty.
impose
Verb phrases, impose on/upon, to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude. to take unfair advantage of; misuse (influence, friendship, etc.). to defraud; cheat; deceive:
import
noun, something that is imported from abroad; an imported commodity or article.
impone
verb (used with object), to wager; stake.
ramson
noun, a garlic, Allium ursinum, having broad leaves.
enamor
verb (used with object), to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with):
iatro-
repair
noun, an act, process, or work of repairing:
imper.
terais
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
enrapt
adjective, rapt; transported; enraptured:
Ransom
noun, the redemption of a prisoner, slave, or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price.
impart
verb (used with object), to make known; tell; relate; disclose:
impair
noun, Archaic. impairment.
tapirs
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
trones
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
imines
noun, a compound containing the =NH group united with a nonacid group.
rapier
noun, a small sword, especially of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting.
rapine
noun, the violent seizure and carrying off of another's property; plunder.
imaret
noun, (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.
stoner
noun, Slang. a person who is habitually high on drugs, especially marijuana, or alcohol; a person who is usually stoned.
ptisan
noun, a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.
Samian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Samos.
atones
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Priest
noun, a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
Marian
noun, a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
aments
noun, catkin.
primer
noun, an elementary book for teaching children to read.
marais
noun, a swamp or bayou.
steno-
Maoris
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
primes
noun, the most flourishing stage or state.
mantra
noun, Hinduism. a word or formula, as from the Veda, chanted or sung as an incantation or prayer.
priers
noun, a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.
mantis
noun, any of several predaceous insects of the order Mantidae, having a long prothorax and typically holding the forelegs in an upraised position as if in prayer.
mantas
noun, (in Spain and Spanish America) a cloak or wrap.
triens
noun, a copper coin of ancient Rome, issued during the Republic, a third part of an as.
primos
noun, the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
Manisa
noun, a city in W Turkey, near the Aegean: Roman defeat of Antiochus the Great 190 b.c.
manias
noun, excessive excitement or enthusiasm; craze:
retina
noun, the innermost coat of the posterior part of the eyeball that receives the image produced by the lens, is continuous with the optic nerve, and consists of several layers, one of which contains the rods and cones that are sensitive to light.
Manati
noun, a city in N Puerto Rico.
Marina
noun, a boat basin offering dockage and other service for small craft.
marine
noun, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
triers
noun, a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
Marron
noun, a large European chestnut, especially as used in cookery: candied or preserved in syrup.
praise
noun, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
tip-on
noun, tip1 (def 4).
astern
adverb, in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft:
retro-
tip-in
noun, tap-in.
Marten
noun, any of several slender, chiefly arboreal carnivores of the genus Martes, of northern forests, having a long, glossy coat and bushy tail.
prates
noun, act of prating.
astro-
astron
trepan
noun, a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core.
presto
noun, Music. a movement or piece in quick tempo.
Amiens
noun, a city in and the capital of Somme, in N France: cathedral; battles 1914, 1918, 1944.
tineas
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
Marist
noun, a member of a religious order founded in Lyons, France, in 1816 for missionary and educational work in the name of the Virgin Mary.
Marion
noun, Francis ("the Swamp Fox") 1732?–95, American Revolutionary general.
pretor
noun, praetor.
Marino
noun, Daniel Constantine ("Dan") born 1961, U.S. football player.
Marini
noun, Giambattista [jahm-baht-tees-tah] /ˌdʒɑm bɑtˈtis tɑ/ (Show IPA), Also, Marino [muh-ree-noh;; Italian mah-ree-naw] /məˈri noʊ;; Italian mɑˈri nɔ/ (Show IPA), ("il Cavalier Marino") 1569–1625, Italian poet.
prints
noun, the state of being printed.
AmerSp
Mainer
noun, a native or inhabitant of the state of Maine.
priors
noun, Informal. a prior conviction.
retain
verb (used with object), to keep possession of.
trimer
noun, a molecule composed of three identical, simpler molecules.
Maisie
noun, a female given name, Scottish form of Margaret.
prison
noun, a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
pro-am
noun, any sporting event in which professionals play with amateurs.
presa
noun, a mark, as :S:, +, or §, used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate where the successive voice parts are to take up the theme.
trope
noun, Rhetoric. any literary or rhetorical device, as metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony, that consists in the use of words in other than their literal sense. an instance of this. Compare figure of speech.
pores
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
piano
noun, a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings.
trop-
apast
preposition, past; beyond.
Rieti
noun, Vittorio [veet-taw-ryaw] /vitˈtɔ ryɔ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1994, U.S. composer, born in Italy.
Parma
noun, a city in N Italy, SE of Milan.
amin-
apart
Idioms, apart from, aside from; in addition to; besides:
Paros
noun, a Greek island of the Cyclades, in the S Aegean: noted for its white marble. 77 sq. mi. (200 sq. km).
rents
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
Pimas
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
Paris
noun, Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
Pres.
rapes
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
rares
adjective, coming or occurring far apart in time; unusual; uncommon:
pari-
reni-
pares
noun, (of a female) first among equals.
rason
noun, a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.
porns
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
paren
plural noun, parentheses:
apian
adjective, of or relating to bees.
Port.
apnea
noun, a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea)
prest
noun, a loan.
Rimas
noun, a female given name.
pones
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
prone
noun, a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated.
parts
noun, a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent:
Priam
noun, a king of Troy, the son of Laomedon, husband of Hecuba, and father of Paris, Cassandra, Hector, Polyxena, and many others. He was killed during the capture of Troy.
antre
noun, a cavern; cave.
Aaron
noun, the older brother of Moses, usually regarded as the first high priest of the Hebrews. Ex. 28; 40:13–16.
Amora
noun, one of a group of Jewish scholars, active in the rabbinical academies of Palestine and Babylonia from the 3rd to the 6th centuries a.d., whose commentaries on and interpretations of the Mishnah comprise the Palestinian and Babylonian Gemaras.
treas
Aisne
noun, a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
poise
noun, a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.
Trona
noun, a monoclinic mineral, grayish or yellowish hydrous sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Na 2 CO 3 ⋅NaHCO 3 ⋅2H 2 , occurring in dried or partly evaporated lake basins.
torsi
noun, a plural of torso.
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.
trims
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
torse
noun, a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet.
preta
noun, a wandering or disturbed ghost.
Piman
noun, any of various groupings of Uto-Aztecan languages, of varying degrees of inclusiveness, comprising Pima and its closest relatives.
roans
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
aorta
noun, the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
part.
rimes
noun, Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object. Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
pret.
ranis
noun, ranee.
pron.
pomes
noun, the characteristic fruit of the apple family, as an apple, pear, or quince, in which the edible flesh arises from the greatly swollen receptacle and not from the carpels.
parse
verb (used with object), to analyze (a sentence) in terms of grammatical constituents, identifying the parts of speech, syntactic relations, etc.
trone
noun, a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
parrs
noun, a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
rants
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
ratan
noun, rattan.
anear
adverb, preposition, near.
prem.
paras
noun, a former copper coin of Turkey, the 40th part of a piaster.
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.
paisa
noun, Also, pice. an aluminum coin and monetary unit, the 100th part of the rupee of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
amirs
noun, emir.
prom.
pairs
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
reaps
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
rearm
verb (used with object), to arm again.
rotes
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
prana
noun, Yoga, Jainism. the vital principle.
rears
riant
adjective, laughing; smiling; cheerful.
reata
noun, riata.
prams
noun, perambulator.
proas
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
30-30
TORES
noun, a torus.
pains
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
Paine
noun, Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
Reims
noun, a city in NE France: cathedral; unconditional surrender of Germany May 7, 1945.
Paeon
noun, Classical Prosody. a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order.
prae-
paean
noun, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
Saint
noun, any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
reins
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
reman
verb (used with object), to man again; furnish with a fresh supply of personnel.
Saite
noun, a native or citizen of Saïs.
amine
noun, any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
reist
verb (used without object), reest2 .
Saman
noun, a Persian noble who lived in the 8th century a.d., progenitor of the Samanid dynasty.
Samar
noun, an island in the E central Philippines. 5309 sq. mi. (13,750 sq. km).
remit
noun, Law. a transfer of the record of an action from one tribunal to another, particularly from an appellate court to the court of original jurisdiction.
Pamir
noun, the, a mountainous region in central Asia, largely in Tajikistan, where the Hindu Kush, Tien Shan, and Himalaya mountain ranges converge: highest peaks, about 25,000 feet (7600 meters).
Rosie
noun, a female given name, form of Rose.
posit
noun, something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
prats
noun, the buttocks.
Prato
noun, a city in central Italy, near Florence.
ports
noun, a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload.
torii
noun, (in Japan) a form of decorative gateway or portal, consisting of two upright wooden posts connected at the top by two horizontal crosspieces, commonly found at the entrance to Shinto temples.
rater
noun, a person who makes rates or ratings.
proms
noun, a formal dance, especially one held by a high school or college class at the end of an academic year.
riata
noun, a lariat.
para-
rates
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
pants
noun, trousers (def 1).
Posen
noun, German name of Poznań.
aport
adverb, on or toward the port side.
poser
noun, a person who poses.
post-
reams
noun, a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
ratio
noun, the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second:
anat.
airts
noun, a direction.
prate
noun, act of prating.
pant-
Prome
noun, a city in central Burma, on the Irrawaddy River: location of several noted pagodas.
Tsana
noun, Lake. Tana, Lake.
apres
preposition, after; following (used in combination):
prase
noun, a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
ratos
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
roams
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
apron
noun, a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's clothing:
rotas
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
praos
noun, proa.
rosin
noun, Chemistry. the yellowish to amber, translucent, hard, brittle, fragmented resin left after distilling the oil of turpentine from the crude oleoresin of the pine: used chiefly in making varnishes, varnish and paint driers, printing inks, and for rubbing on the bows of such string instruments as the violin.
pros.
prier
noun, a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.
piste
noun, a track or trail, as a downhill ski run or a spoor made by a wild animal.
pert.
psora
noun, psoriasis.
anim.
resp.
prims
noun, privet.
Aetna
noun, Mount. Etna, Mount.
Trier
noun, a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
Primo
noun, the part of a piano duet played on the upper half of the keyboard.
Aesop
noun, c620–c560 b.c, Greek writer of fables.
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.
AMPAS
Aesir
noun, the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
Peron
noun, Eva Duarte de [ee-vuh dwahr-tey duh;; Spanish e-vah dwahr-te th e] /ˈi və ˈdwɑr teɪ də;; Spanish ˈɛ vɑ ˈdwɑr tɛ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1919–52, Argentine political figure (wife of Juan Perón).
resit
noun, a test or examination that is retaken.
anoia
noun, extreme mental deficiency.
resin
noun, any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
Aneto
noun, Pi·co de [pee-kaw th e] /ˈpi kɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA). Spanish name of Pic de Néthou.
rept.
perms
noun, permanent (def 4).
amain
adverb, with full force.
trine
noun, a set or group of three; triad.
peris
noun, one of a large group of beautiful, fairylike beings of Persian mythology, represented as descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until their penance is accomplished.
repro
noun, Informal. reproduction (def 3).
ripen
verb (used with or without object), to make or become ripe.
aero-
peri-
pitas
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
repot
verb (used with object), to transfer (a plant) to another, especially larger, pot.
tries
noun, plural of try.
anoas
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.
trams
noun, British. a streetcar.
Petra
noun, an ancient city in SW Jordan: ruined structures carved out of varicolored stratified rock; capital of the Nabataeans and Edomites.
Prot.
Prior
noun, Informal. a prior conviction.
trios
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
anime
noun, a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.
prion
noun, any of several petrels of the genus Pachyptila, located in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere and having serrated edges on the bill.
anis-
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.
amate
verb (used with object), to dismay; daunt.
prost
interjection, prosit.
anise
noun, a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
petri
Pinto
noun, Western U.S. a pinto horse.
Amati
noun, Nicolò [nee-kaw-law] /ˌni kɔˈlɔ/ (Show IPA), 1596–1684, Italian violinmaker, one of a famous family of 16th- and 17th-century violinmakers: teacher of Antonio Stradivari.
petr-
pirns
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
petos
noun, wahoo3 .
tripe
noun, the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, especially oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Compare honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
restr
Roman
noun, a metrical narrative, especially in medieval French literature.
pions
noun, the first meson to be discovered: it has spin 0 and may be positively or negatively charged or neutral; charged pions decay into a muon and a neutrino or antineutrino. Symbol: π.
riser
noun, a person who rises, especially from bed:
print
noun, the state of being printed.
anima
noun, soul; life.
peta-
Anita
noun, a female given name: Spanish form of Anna.
pesto
noun, a sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated Parmesan blended together and served hot or cold over pasta, fish, or meat.
Amato
noun, Pasquale [puh-skwah-lee,, -ley;; Italian pahs-kwah-le] /pəˈskwɑ li,, -leɪ;; Italian pɑsˈkwɑ lɛ/ (Show IPA), 1879–1942, Italian operatic baritone.
tramp
noun, the act of tramping.
trama
noun, a specialized hyphal tissue constituting the internal structure of mushroom gills, pore tubes, or spines.
peons
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
amens
noun, an utterance of the interjection “amen.”.
pians
noun, yaws.
roars
noun, a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person:
ante-
raise
noun, an increase in amount, as of wages:
Amer.
rinse
noun, an act or instance of rinsing.
pates
noun, the crown or top of the head.
poet.
Raman
noun, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata [chuhn-druh-shey-ker-uh veng-kuh-tuh] /ˈtʃʌn drəˈʃeɪ kər ə ˈvɛŋ kə tə/ (Show IPA), 1888–1970, Indian physicist: Nobel prize 1930.
proem
noun, an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
prose
noun, the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.
Pater
noun, British Informal. father.
prim.
aemia
ramet
noun, an individual of a clone.
Paten
noun, a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist.
riots
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
antes
noun, Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
anti-
Tromp
noun, Cornelis [kawr-ney-lis] /kɔrˈneɪ lɪs/ (Show IPA), 1629–91, and his father, Maarten Harpertszoon [mahr-tuh n hahr-puh rt-sohn] /ˈmɑr tən ˈhɑr pərtˌsoʊn/ (Show IPA) 1597–1653, Dutch admirals.
ramie
noun, an Asian shrub, Boehmeria nivea, of the nettle family, yielding a fiber used especially in making textiles.
Pasto
noun, a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
Ramon
noun, any of several tropical American trees belonging to the genus Brosimum, of the mulberry family, the leaves of which are used as forage, especially B. alicastrum, which bears the breadnut.
Pieta
noun, a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ, usually shown held on her lap.
antis
noun, a person who is opposed to a particular practice, party, policy, action, etc.
Ramos
noun, Fidel V. born 1928, Philippine political leader: president 1992–98.
Point
noun, a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
paste
noun, a mixture of flour and water, often with starch or the like, used for causing paper or other material to adhere to something.
pasta
noun, any of various flour-and-egg food preparations of Italian origin, made of thin, unleavened dough and produced in a variety of forms, usually served with a sauce and sometimes stuffed.
roset
noun, resin; rosin.
paseo
noun, a slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll.
patio
noun, an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
trois
noun, the number 3.
Ansar
noun, the first inhabitants of Medina to accept Islam.
ropes
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
ament
noun, catkin.
romps
noun, a lively or boisterous frolic.
penis
noun, the male organ of copulation and, in mammals, of urinary excretion.
peats
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.
Aeria
noun, an area in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
peart
adjective, lively; brisk; cheerful.
repos
noun, a repurchase agreement.
prise
noun, leverage.
Pears
noun, Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.
peans
noun, paean.
amort
adjective, spiritless; lifeless.
Piers
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
Peano
noun, Giuseppe [joo-zep-pe] /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/ (Show IPA), 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.
aeri-
Patmo
noun, one of the Dodecanese Islands, off the SW coast of Asia Minor: St. John is supposed to have been exiled here (Rev. 1:9). 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
train
noun, Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
raias
noun, rayah.
PRISM
noun, Optics. a transparent solid body, often having triangular bases, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light.
patr-
piton
noun, a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed.
Paton
noun, Alan (Stewart) 1903–88, South African novelist.
roast
noun, roasted meat or a piece of roasted meat, as a piece of beef or veal of a quantity and shape for slicing into more than one portion.
Pitri
noun, the legendary progenitor of any family.
prime
noun, the most flourishing stage or state.
Patna
noun, a city in and the capital of Bihar, in NE India, on the Ganges.
Pines
noun, Isle of, former name of Youth, Isle of.
aeons
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
Rains
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
antas
noun, a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.
pinas
noun, pineapple.
toper
noun, a hard drinker or chronic drunkard.
Samoa
noun, a group of islands in the S Pacific, the islands W of 170° W longitude constituting an independent state and the rest belonging to the U.S.
Masai
noun, a member of an African people inhabiting the highlands of Kenya and Tanzania and having a largely pastoral economy and a society based on the patrilineal clan.
astr.
marse
noun, (used chiefly in representation of southern black speech) master.
Astor
noun, John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
Aston
noun, Francis William, 1877–1945, English physicist and chemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1922.
Marta
noun, a female given name.
Marti
noun, José [haw-se] /hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1853–1895, Cuban patriot and writer.
astir
adjective, moving or stirring, especially with much activity or excitement:
tipis
noun, tepee.
aster
noun, any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
marts
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
steam
noun, water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
Masan
noun, a seaport in SE South Korea.
maror
noun, a portion of horseradish or other bitter herb that is eaten at the Seder meal on Passover.
MASER
noun, a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
Mason
noun, a person whose trade is building with units of various natural or artificial mineral products, as stones, bricks, cinder blocks, or tiles, usually with the use of mortar or cement as a bonding agent.
Tiran
noun, Strait of, a navigable waterway between the N Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
mast-
Starr
noun, Belle (Myra Belle Shirley) 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.
stare
noun, a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open:
mater
noun, British Informal. mother1 .
matin
noun, (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church.
matr-
stane
noun, adjective, adverb, verb (used with object), stone.
MEANS
noun, Usually, means. (used with a singular or plural verb) an agency, instrument, or method used to attain an end:
meant
verb, simple past tense and past participle of mean1 .
Maros
noun, Hungarian name of Mures.
Tinia
noun, the chief god of the Etruscans, with powers similar to those of Zeus.
asper
noun, a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.
step-
Manet
noun, Édouard [ey-dwar] /eɪˈdwar/ (Show IPA), 1832–83, French painter.
Stern
noun, the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
mania
noun, excessive excitement or enthusiasm; craze:
manit
noun, man-minute.
ster.
manor
noun, (in England) a landed estate or territorial unit, originally of the nature of a feudal lordship, consisting of a lord's demesne and of lands within which he has the right to exercise certain privileges, exact certain fees, etc.
manos
noun, the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.
manse
noun, the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
Manta
noun, (in Spain and Spanish America) a cloak or wrap.
atone
verb (used with object), to make amends for; expiate:
Maori
noun, a member of the native Polynesian population of New Zealand.
maras
noun, a city in S Turkey, NE of Adana.
Marne
noun, a river in NE France, flowing W to the Seine near Paris: battles 1914, 1918, 1944. 325 miles (525 km) long.
Marat
noun, Jean Paul [zhahn-pawl] /ʒɑ̃ pɔl/ (Show IPA), 1743–93, French politician and journalist: leader in the French Revolution; assassinated by Charlotte Corday d'Armont.
Stein
noun, a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
Maria
noun, calaba.
Marie
noun, (Marie Alexandra Victoria of Saxe-Coburg) 1875–1938, queen of Romania 1914–27.
Marin
noun, John, 1870–1953, U.S. painter and etcher.
atmo-
Atman
noun, the principle of life.
ation
tinea
noun, any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.
Mario
noun, a male given name: from the Roman family name Marius.
Maris
noun, Roger (Eugene) 1934–85, U.S. baseball player.
tines
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
Mears
noun, mere3 .
stamp
noun, a postage stamp.
Manat
noun, a pre-Islamic Arabian goddess personifying fortune, sometimes considered a daughter of Allah.
ASEAN
Minor
noun, a person under the legal age of full responsibility.
toise
noun, an old French unit of length equivalent to 6.395 feet (1.949 meters).
Minos
noun, a king of Crete: he ordered Daedalus to build the Labyrinth.
Minot
noun, George Richards [rich-erdz] /ˈrɪtʃ ərdz/ (Show IPA), 1885–1950, U.S. physician: Nobel prize 1934.
spor-
spite
noun, a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
Minto
noun, Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond [el-ee-uh t-mur-ee-ki-nin-muh nd,, -muhr-ee-,, el-yuh t-] /ˈɛl i ətˈmɜr i kɪˈnɪn mənd,, -ˈmʌr i-,, ˈɛl yət-/ (Show IPA), 4th Earl of, 1845–1914, British colonial administrator: governor general of Canada 1898–1904; viceroy of India 1905–10.
mints
noun, any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
spirt
noun, a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
mires
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
spire
noun, a tall, acutely pointed pyramidal roof or rooflike construction upon a tower, roof, etc.
toman
noun, a coin of Iran, equal to 10 rials.
mini-
miser
noun, a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
miso-
tomes
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
tomia
noun, the cutting edge of a bird's bill.
Misti
noun, El Misti.
spine
noun, the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
miter
noun, the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
mites
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
Mitra
noun, the mitriform pileus of certain fungi.
Mitre
noun, Bartolomé [bahr-taw-law-me] /ˌbɑr tɔ lɔˈmɛ/ (Show IPA), 1821–1906, Argentine soldier, statesman, and author: president of Argentina 1862–68.
spina
noun, a spine or spinelike projection.
spier
noun, a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
minis
noun, miniskirt.
Mines
noun, an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
ASPEN
noun, any of various poplars, as Populus tremula, of Europe, and P. tremuloides (quaking aspen) or P. alba (white aspen) of America, having soft wood and alternate ovate leaves that tremble in the slightest breeze.
meson
noun, Physics. any hadron, or strongly interacting particle, other than a baryon. Mesons are bosons, having spins of 0, 1, 2, …, and, unlike baryons, do not obey a conservation law.
menat
noun, an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
meno-
Mensa
noun, Also called altar slab, altar stone. the flat stone forming the top of the altar in a Roman Catholic church.
menta
noun, Entomology. the medial plate of the labium in insects.
stair
noun, one of a flight or series of steps for going from one level to another, as in a building.
stain
noun, a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
Srta.
merit
noun, claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
mero-
tires
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
meros
noun, (in the Doric order) a flat surface between two channels of a triglyph.
meso-
meta-
Miner
noun, Also called mineworker. a person who works in a mine, especially a commercial mine producing coal or metallic ores.
TIROS
noun, one of a series of satellites for transmitting television pictures of the earth's cloud cover.
metas
noun, (in ancient Rome) a column or post, or a group of columns or posts, placed at each end of a racetrack to mark the turning places.
Metis
noun, any person of mixed ancestry.
metr-
sprit
noun, a small pole or spar crossing a fore-and-aft sail diagonally from the mast to the upper aftermost corner, serving to extend the sail.
sprat
noun, a species of herring, Clupea sprattus, of the eastern North Atlantic.
miens
noun, air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.:
sport
noun, an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
T-man
noun, a special investigator of the Department of the Treasury.
Asine
noun, an ancient town in S Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis.
minas
noun, an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
Asian
noun, a native or inhabitant of Asia, or a person of Asian descent.
Timor
noun, an island in the S part of Indonesia: largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands; E half formerly belonged to Portugal. 13,095 sq. mi. (33,913 sq. km).
manas
noun, the rational faculty of the mind.
spent
verb, simple past tense and past participle of spend.
term.
Imena
noun, a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “faith.”.
imine
noun, a compound containing the =NH group united with a nonacid group.
imino
adjective, containing the imino group.
imit.
entia
noun, plural of ens.
impar
adjective, unpaired; azygous.
Ensor
noun, James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.
Terai
noun, a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.
enorm
adjective, enormous; huge; vast.
tapir
noun, any of several large, stout, three-toed ungulates of the family Tapiridae, of Central and South America, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra, somewhat resembling swine and having a long, flexible snout: all species are threatened or endangered.
impis
noun, (in South African history) a unit of Zulu warriors; regiment.
terms
noun, a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.
tapis
noun, Obsolete. a carpet, tapestry, or other covering.
emits
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
Tapes
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
taper
noun, gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
emirs
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
inapt
adjective, not apt or fitting.
Inari
noun, Lake, a lake in NE Finland. About 500 sq. mi. (1295 sq. km).
inept
adjective, without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit:
inert
adjective, having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active):
terna
noun, a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.
Terni
noun, a city in central Italy.
init.
tapas
noun, the conditioning of the body through the proper kinds and amounts of diet, rest, bodily training, meditation, etc., to bring it to the greatest possible state of creative power.
ento-
IATSE
inset
noun, something inserted; insert.
tenor
noun, the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift.
EPROM
noun, a memory chip whose contents can be erased by a mechanism using ultraviolet light and reprogrammed for other purposes.
Epsom
noun, a town in Surrey, SE England, S of London: site of a famous racetrack (Epsom Downs) where the annual Derby is held.
Epist
Epis.
Erato
noun, the Muse of love poetry.
temps
noun, part of a dance step in which there is no transfer of weight.
ERISA
noun, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
TEMPO
noun, Music. relative rapidity or rate of movement, usually indicated by such terms as adagio, allegro, etc., or by reference to the metronome.
tempi
noun, a plural of tempo.
Ernst
noun, Max [maks;; German mahks] /mæks;; German mɑks/ (Show IPA), 1891–1976, German painter, in the U.S. 1941–49, in France 1949–76.
teno-
temin
noun, Howard M(artin) 1934–94, U.S. virologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1975.
erron
Tarai
noun, Terai.
tears
teams
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
eosin
noun, Also called bromeosin, tetrabromofluorescein. a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 20 H 8 Br 4 O 5 , derived from fluorescein by bromination: used chiefly as an acid dye for dyeing silk a rose red color and as a histological stain.
estop
verb (used with object), Law. to hinder or prevent by estoppel.
tarps
noun, tarpaulin.
tera-
etnas
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
taros
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
tarns
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
Tarne
noun, (in the Iliad) Sardis.
Tarim
noun, a river in NW China, in Xinjiang Uygur region. About 1300 miles (2090 km) long.
tares
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
insep
insp.
stime
noun, the smallest bit; a drop, taste, or glimpse.
stome
iters
noun, a canal or passage.
ition
stria
noun, a slight or narrow furrow, ridge, stripe, or streak, especially one of a number in parallel arrangement:
Strep
noun, streptococcus.
strap
noun, a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
Storm
noun, a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.
store
noun, an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
stope
noun, any excavation made in a mine, especially from a steeply inclined vein, to remove the ore that has been rendered accessible by the shafts and drifts.
Stone
noun, the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
maars
noun, a circular volcanic landform resulting from explosive ash eruptions.
stomp
noun, stamp (def 14).
stoma
noun, Also, stomate. Botany. any of various small apertures, especially one of the minute orifices or slits in the epidermis of leaves, stems, etc., through which gases are exchanged.
timer
noun, a person or thing that times.
Maera
noun, Hecuba, after being changed into a dog for blinding Polymestor.
times
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
stirp
noun, a line of descendants from a common ancestor.
Maine
noun, a state in the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast. 33,215 sq. mi. (86,027 sq. km). Capital: Augusta. Abbreviation: ME (for use with zip code), Me.
mains
noun, the main or home farm of a manor, as where the ownerlives; manse.
atrip
adjective, aweigh.
atria
noun, Architecture. Also called cavaedium. the main or central room of an ancient Roman house, open to the sky at the center and usually having a pool for the collection of rain water. a courtyard, flanked or surrounded by porticoes, in front of an early or medieval Christian church. a skylit central court in a contemporary building or house.
stipo
noun, a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.
mairs
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
maist
adjective, noun, adverb, most.
Timon
noun, c320–c230 b.c, Greek philosopher.
stipe
noun, Botany, Mycology. a stalk or slender support, as the petiole of a fern frond, the stem supporting the pileus of a mushroom, or a stalklike elongation of the receptacle of a flower.
strip
noun, a striptease.
strop
noun, any of several devices for sharpening razors, especially a strip of leather or other flexible material.
terns
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Tamis
noun, a worsted cloth mesh constructed in open weave and having a corded face, used as a sieve or strainer.
inst.
terr.
Terra
noun, earth; land.
Eaton
noun, Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.
intr.
Tanis
noun, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, in the Nile delta.
Ionia
noun, an ancient region on the W coast of Asia Minor and on adjacent islands in the Aegean: colonized by the ancient Greeks.
tamps
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
iotas
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
Terri
noun, a female given name, form of Theresa.
earns
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
Tampa
noun, a seaport in W Florida, on Tampa Bay: fishing resort.
Iran.
Taine
noun, Hippolyte Adolphe [ee-paw-leet a-dawlf] /i pɔˈlit aˈdɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.
tames
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
irate
adjective, angry; enraged:
Irina
noun, a female given name.
Tamas
noun, See under guna.
tiara
noun, a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
irone
noun, a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C 14 H 22 O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
Irons
noun, Jeremy (John) born 1948, English actor.
Tamar
noun, the daughter of David and half-sister of Absalom. II Sam. 13.
Taira
noun, a member of a powerful family in Japan that ruled the country 1160–85.
tiers
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
tains
noun, a thin tin plate.
Taino
noun, a member of an extinct Arawakan Indian tribe of the West Indies.
moans
noun, a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
spore
noun, Biology. a walled, single- to many-celled, reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new individual either directly or indirectly.
temp.
noria
noun, a device consisting of a series of buckets on a wheel, used in Spain and the East for raising water.
Moira
noun, Classical Mythology. the personification of fate. Moirai, the Fates.
aroma
noun, an odor arising from spices, plants, cooking, etc., especially an agreeable odor; fragrance.
tonia
Noemi
noun, Naomi (def 1).
sero-
noise
noun, sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind:
serin
noun, a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary.
nomas
noun, a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.
nomes
noun, one of the provinces of ancient Egypt.
serai
noun, (in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
Norma
noun, the Rule, a small southern constellation between Lupus and Ara.
nitr-
Norse
noun, (used with a plural verb) the Norwegians, especially the ancient Norwegians.
armor
noun, any covering worn as a defense against weapons.
septa
noun, plural of septum.
Sept.
sepia
noun, a brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing.
notes
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
senti
noun, a monetary unit of Tanzania, the 100th part of a shilling; cent.
armet
noun, a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
senor
noun, a Spanish term of address equivalent to sir or Mr., used alone or capitalized and prefixed to the name of a man. Abbreviation: Sr.
Armen
nitre
noun, niter.
Niter
noun, potassium nitrate.
semi-
Sinai
noun, Also called Sinai Peninsula. a peninsula in NE Egypt, at the N end of the Red Sea between the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba. 230 miles (370 km) long.
sitar
noun, a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body and a long, broad, fretted neck.
naso-
Siret
noun, a river in SE Europe, flowing SE from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, through E Romania to the Danube. 270 miles (435 km) long.
nates
noun, buttocks; rump.
Siren
noun, Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
neaps
noun, neap tide.
nears
Sino-
nemos
noun, remote (def 10).
tones
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Nepos
noun, Cornelius, 99?–24? b.c, Roman biographer and historian.
Seton
noun, a thread or the like inserted beneath the skin to provide drainage or to guide subsequent passage of a tube.
arose
verb, simple past tense of arise.
nerts
interjection, nuts (def 1).
Simon
noun, the original name of the apostle Peter. Compare Peter.
simar
noun, Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Nimes
noun, a city in and the capital of Gard, in S France: Roman ruins.
Niort
noun, a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.
Siepi
noun, Cesare [che-zah-re] /ˈtʃɛ zɑ rɛ/ (Show IPA), 1923–2010, Italian basso.
nipas
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
Siena
noun, a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, S of Florence: cathedral.
Nisei
noun, a person of Japanese descent, born and educated in the U.S. or Canada.
tenia
noun, taenia.
arise
verb (used without object), to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
napes
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
ornes
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
Sapir
noun, Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.
areo-
Saone
noun, a river flowing S from NE France to the Rhone. 270 miles (435 km) long.
orans
noun, orant.
orant
noun, a representation of a female figure, with outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer, in ancient and early Christian art.
Santo
noun, a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern U.S.
orate
verb (used with or without object), to deliver an oration; speak pompously; declaim.
ARENA
noun, the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.
topis
noun, topee.
ormer
noun, an abalone, Haliotis tuberculata, living in waters of the Channel Islands.
ornis
noun, an avifauna.
sapor
noun, the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste; savor; flavor.
toran
noun, (in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture) a gateway having two or three lintels between two posts.
Santa
noun, Santa Claus.
sanit
Orrin
noun, a male given name.
orris
noun, an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.
Sampo
noun, a magical object or substance that was stolen by Ilmarinen, Vainamoinen, and Lemminkainen from Louhi because of its powers.
osier
noun, any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork.
Osman
noun, 1259–1326, Turkish emir 1299–1326: founder of the Ottoman dynasty.
oste-
Ostia
noun, a town in central Italy, SW of Rome: ruins from 4th century b.c.; site of ancient port of Rome.
opsin
noun, any of several compounds that form the protein component of the light-sensitive retina pigment, rhodopsin.
opine
verb (used with or without object), to hold or express an opinion.
SEATO
noun, an organization formed in Manila (1954), comprising Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States, for collective defense against aggression in southeastern Asia and the southwestern Pacific: abolished in 1977.
Satan
noun, the chief evil spirit; the great adversary of humanity; the devil.
oaten
adjective, of, relating to, or made of oats.
oater
noun, a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
Oates
noun, Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
satin
noun, a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
Omani
noun, a native or inhabitant of Oman.
Satie
noun, Erik Alfred Leslie [e-reek al-fred les-lee] /ɛˈrik alˈfrɛd lɛsˈli/ (Show IPA), 1866–1925, French composer.
satem
adjective, belonging to or consisting of those branches of the Indo-European family in which alveolar or palatal fricatives, as the sounds (s) or (sh), developed in ancient times from Proto-Indo-European palatal stops: the satem branches are Indo-Iranian, Armenian, Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian.
omers
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
omits
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
omni-
Sarto
noun, Andrea del [ahn-drey-uh del;; Italian ahn-dre-ah del] /ɑnˈdreɪ ə dɛl;; Italian ɑnˈdrɛ ɑ dɛl/ (Show IPA), Andrea del Sarto.
topes
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
Sarre
noun, French name of Saar.
onset
noun, a beginning or start:
Arion
noun, flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
Saran
noun, a thermoplastic copolymer of vinylidene chloride and usually small amounts of vinyl chloride or acrylonitrile: used as a fiber, for packaging, and for making acid-resistant pipe.
Aries
noun, Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
opens
noun, an open or clear space.
opera
noun, an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
arias
noun, an air or melody.
OPers
arian
noun, an adherent of Arianism.
nares
plural noun, the nostrils or the nasal passages.
seti-
sotie
noun, a satirical and topical comedy employing actors dressed in traditional fool's costume, popular in France during the late Middle Ages, and often used as a curtain raiser to mystery and morality plays.
arson
noun, Law. the malicious burning of another's house or property, or in some statutes, the burning of one's own house or property, as to collect insurance.
Spear
noun, a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
spean
verb (used with object), to wean.
snare
noun, a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
snipe
noun, any of several long-billed game birds of the genera Gallinago (Capella) and Limnocryptes, inhabiting marshy areas, as G. gallinago (common snipe) of Eurasia and North America, having barred and striped white, brown, and black plumage.
snore
noun, the act, instance, or sound of snoring.
snort
noun, the act or sound of snorting.
toner
noun, a person or thing that tones.
spate
noun, a sudden, almost overwhelming, outpouring:
monas
noun, monad.
morts
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
Soane
noun, Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.
Mont.
Monte
noun, Also called monte bank. a gambling game played with a 40-card pack in which players bet that one of two layouts, each consisting of two cards drawn from either the top or bottom of the deck and turned face up, will be matched in suit by the next card turned up.
MSEnt
SONAR
noun, a method for detecting and locating objects submerged in water by echolocation.
Artie
noun, a male given name, form of Arthur.
mores
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
Morse
noun, an ornamented metal clasp or brooch for fastening a cope in front.
morns
noun, morning.
sito-
Moser
noun, Johann Jakob [yoh-hahn yah-kawp] /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈyɑ kɔp/ (Show IPA), 1701–85, German jurist and publicist.
Soter
noun, Saint, pope a.d. 166?–175?.
Spain
noun, a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Capital: Madrid.
motes
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
mopes
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
Morea
noun, Peloponnesus.
moras
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
span-
MPers
Sonia
noun, a female given name, Russian form of Sophia.
spare
noun, a spare thing, part, etc., as an extra tire for emergency use.
smote
verb, a simple past tense of smite.
Monet
noun, Claude [klawd;; French klohd] /klɔd;; French kloʊd/ (Show IPA), 1840–1926, French painter.
smite
Idioms, smite hip and thigh. hip1 (def 9).
naira
noun, a paper money and monetary unit of Nigeria, equal to 100 kobo: replaced the pound in 1973.
smear
noun, an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
Naomi
noun, the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.
Arran
noun, an island in SW Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km).
Nampa
noun, a city in W Idaho.
moire
noun, any moiré fabric.
moist
adjective, moderately or slightly wet; damp.
Names
noun, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
Smart
noun, a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
arris
noun, a sharp ridge, as between adjoining channels of a Doric column.
Arras
noun, a rich tapestry.
Naima
noun, a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “benevolent.”.
RNAS
roan
noun, a horse or other animal with a roan coat.
spit
noun, saliva, especially when ejected.
Spam
noun, (lowercase) Digital Technology. disruptive online messages, especially commercial messages posted on a computer network or sent as email (often used attributively):
SARA
noun, a member of a people of the Central African Republic.
SAMA
noun, the Sufi practice of gathering to listen to religious poetry that is sung, often accompanied by ecstatic dance or other ritual.
Tape
noun, a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
SPAR
noun, Nautical. a stout pole such as those used for masts, etc.; a mast, yard, boom, gaff, or the like.
tron
Sari
noun, a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
Sam.
tern
noun, any of numerous aquatic birds of the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, related to the gulls but usually having a more slender body and bill, smaller feet, a long, deeply forked tail, and a more graceful flight, especially those of the genus Sterna, as S. hirundo (common tern) of Eurasia and America, having white, black, and gray plumage.
Tapa
noun, (especially in Spain) a snack or appetizer, typically served with wine or beer.
RIPE
adjective, having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured.
Sami
noun, Lapp.
tans
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
sati
noun, a Hindu practice whereby a widow immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her husband: now abolished by law.
spae
verb (used with object), to prophesy; foretell; predict.
toea
noun, a bronze coin and monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, the 100th part of a kina.
tRNA
sate
noun, a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
same
Idioms, all the same, notwithstanding; nevertheless: of no difference; immaterial:
torn
noun, a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
Rom.
repo
noun, a repurchase agreement.
TOMS
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
Tena
noun, Koyukon.
ten.
Taos
noun, a Tanoan language spoken in two villages in New Mexico.
SPIM
noun, a type of spam that is sent by means of instant messaging.
Sat.
trap
noun, a contrivance used for catching game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly.
Rise
noun, an act or instance of rising.
Samp
noun, coarsely ground corn.
Rena
noun, a female given name, form of Marina.
Tarn
noun, a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.
sane
noun, a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.
Tore
noun, a torus.
Taro
noun, a stemless plant, Colocasia esculenta, of the arum family, cultivated in tropical regions, in the Pacific islands and elsewhere, for the edible tuber.
team
noun, a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest:
rite
noun, a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use:
tarp
noun, tarpaulin.
ROTS
noun, the process of rotting.
TOPS
noun, the tops, top1 (def 22).
rems
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
tsar
noun, czar.
Tasm
Roti
noun, roast.
ter.
tars
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
Reno
noun, Informal. a renovation, as of a building or room.
Tare
noun, any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
spin
noun, the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
rpt.
RIPS
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
tens
noun, a self-operated portable device used to treat chronic pain by sending electrical impulses through electrodes placed over the painful area.
topi
noun, topee.
Tori
noun, plural of torus.
sain
verb (used with object), to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
Saar
noun, Also called Saar Basin. a coal-producing region in W Germany, in the Saar River valley: governed by the League of Nations 1919–35; returned to Germany 1935 as a result of a plebiscite; under French economic control following World War II until 1956.
Rep.
spat
noun, a petty quarrel.
teas
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.
rote
noun, routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure:
rit.
RITA
noun, the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
tome
noun, a book, especially a very heavy, large, or learned book.
Tara
noun, a village in the NE Republic of Ireland, NW of Dublin: home of the ancient Irish kings (Hill of Tara)
roar
noun, a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person:
rent
noun, a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, an apartment, an office, or other property.
tone
noun, any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.:
Ste.
Tane
noun, a Polynesian god of fertility.
Sian
noun, Older Spelling. Xian.
simp
noun, a fool; simpleton.
TINA
noun, a female given name.
Stan
noun, a male given name, form of Stanley.
Toni
noun, a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
SMTP
Sima
noun, an assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and magnesium, that constitutes the lower layer of the earth's crust and is found beneath the ocean floors and the sial of continents.
snip
noun, the act of snipping, as with scissors.
tire
noun, British Dialect. fatigue.
snit
noun, an agitated or irritated state.
stem
noun, the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, which ordinarily grows in an opposite direction to the root or descending axis.
SIAM
noun, former name of Thailand (def 1).
snot
noun, Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
RIIA
Riis
noun, Jacob August, 1849–1914, U.S. journalist and social reformer, born in Denmark.
ROSE
noun, any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa. Compare rose family.
Seta
noun, a stiff hair; bristle or bristlelike part.
Sert
noun, José María [haw-se mah-ree-ah] /hɔˈsɛ mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1945, Spanish painter.
Rima
noun, a female given name.
trim
noun, the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
Sina
noun, a female given name.
Star
noun, any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
top-
sire
noun, the male parent of a quadruped.
site
noun, the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment:
rets
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
romp
noun, a lively or boisterous frolic.
Rome
noun, Harold (Jacob) 1908–1993, U.S. lyricist and composer.
SITA
noun, (in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.
roms
noun, a Gypsy man or boy.
tipi
noun, tepee.
tion
RONA
Rosa
noun, Salvator [sahl-vah-tawr] /ˈsɑl vɑˌtɔr/ (Show IPA), 1615–73, Italian painter and poet.
sipe
verb (used without object), (of liquid) to drip, ooze, or soak through.
Sion
noun, a town in and the capital of Valais, in SW Switzerland.
RIAS
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
rope
noun, a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
tram
noun, British. a streetcar.
SINE
noun, Trigonometry. (in a right triangle) the ratio of the side opposite a given acute angle to the hypotenuse. (of an angle) a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the ordinate of the end point of the arc to the radius vector of this end point, the origin being at the center of the circle on which the arc lies and the initial point of the arc being on the x-axis. Abbreviation: sin.
tri-
rort
noun, a rowdy, usually drunken party.
Tine
noun, a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.
Stir
noun, the act of stirring or moving.
SOAP
noun, a substance used for washing and cleansing purposes, usually made by treating a fat with an alkali, as sodium or potassium hydroxide, and consisting chiefly of the sodium or potassium salts of the acids contained in the fat.
repr
seat
noun, something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
Rina
noun, a female given name.
rest
noun, the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep:
tier
noun, one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
Sem.
riot
noun, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
tors
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
sort
noun, a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature:
Tame
adjective, changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
tamp
verb (used with object), to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes:
Trip
noun, a journey or voyage:
sear
noun, a mark or scar made by searing.
Sean
noun, a male given name, form of John.
seam
noun, the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
Sato
noun, Eisaku [ey-sah-koo;; Japanese ey-sah-koo] /eɪˈsɑ ku;; Japanese ˈeɪ sɑˌku/ (Show IPA), 1901–75, Japanese political leader: prime minister 1964–72; Nobel Peace Prize 1974.
reps
noun, a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
Roma
noun, Rome.
Tams
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
Tana
noun, thana.
Torr
noun, a unit of pressure, being the pressure necessary to support a column of mercury one millimeter high at 0°C and standard gravity, equal to 1333.2 microbars.
SPOT
noun, a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
sori
noun, plural of sorus.
stoa
noun, Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.
str.
SOAR
noun, an act or instance of soaring.
rime
noun, Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object. Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
Soma
noun, the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
tope
noun, a small shark, Galeorhinus galeus, inhabiting waters along the European coast.
Tiro
noun, tyro.
Seri
noun, a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
stop
noun, the act of stopping.
Sera
noun, a plural of serum.
SRAM
Sra.
Time
noun, the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
some
adverb, (used with numerals and with words expressing degree, extent, etc.) approximately; about:
sone
noun, a unit for measuring the loudness of sound, equal to the loudness of a sound that, in the judgment of a group of listeners, is equal to that of a 1000-cycle-per-second reference sound having an intensity of 40 decibels.
Soni
sepn
sora
noun, a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
tain
noun, a thin tin plate.
sent
noun, a coin of Estonia until the euro was adopted, the 100th part of a kroon.
Trio
noun, a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
sore
noun, a sore spot or place on the body.
roam
noun, an act or instance of roaming; a ramble.
Rota
noun, Chiefly British. a round or rotation of duties; a period of work or duty taken in rotation with others. an agenda or circuit of sporting events, as a round of golf tournaments, played in different localities throughout the year.
Iris
noun, Anatomy. the contractile, circular diaphragm forming the colored portion of the eye and containing a circular opening, the pupil, in its center.
Nast
noun, Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. illustrator and cartoonist.
Nama
noun, a member of a Khoikhoi people of Namaqualand, in SW Africa.
name
noun, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
Naos
noun, a temple.
ears
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
Napa
noun, Chinese cabbage.
nape
noun, the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Nara
noun, a city on S Honshu, in central Japan: chief Buddhist center of ancient Japan; first capital of Japan a.d. 710–84.
NASA
noun, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Nasi
noun, the head or president of the Sanhedrin.
Earp
noun, Wyatt (Ber·ry Stapp) [wahy-uh t-ber-ee-stap] /ˈwaɪ ətˈbɛr i stæp/ (Show IPA), 1848–1929, U.S. frontiersman, law officer, and gunfighter.
EARN
verb (used with object), to gain or get in return for one's labor or service:
Nair
noun, a group of Hindu castes in the Kerala region of India.
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.
NATS
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
neap
noun, neap tide.
neat
noun, an animal of the genus Bos; a bovine, as a cow or ox.
Nemo
noun, remote (def 10).
neo-
Neri
noun, Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.
Nero
noun, (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (“Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus”) a.d. 37–68, emperor of Rome 54–68, known for his cruelty and depravity.
nest
noun, a pocketlike, usually more or less circular structure of twigs, grass, mud, etc., formed by a bird, often high in a tree, as a place in which to lay and incubate its eggs and rear its young; any protected place used by a bird for these purposes.
Nier
noun, Alfred Otto Carl, 1911–1994, U.S. physicist.
East
noun, a cardinal point of the compass, 90° to the right of north. Abbreviation: E.
eats
noun, eats, Informal. food.
nipa
noun, a palm, Nypa fruticans, of India, the Philippines, etc., whose foliage is used for thatching, basketry, etc.
mRNA
Eros
noun, the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
most
noun, the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost:
Erna
noun, a female given name: from an Old English word meaning “eagle.”.
Erma
noun, a female given name.
mote
noun, a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
mots
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
Eris
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
Erin
noun, Literary. Ireland.
EPOS
noun, an epic.
epit
epi-
emia
Mrs.
plural, a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman:
MSAE
eons
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
MSIE
MSPE
Ens.
Enos
noun, the son of Seth. Gen. 5:6.
Emp.
emit
verb (used with object), to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
emir
noun, a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
NIMS
noun, a game in which two players alternate in drawing counters, pennies, or the like, from a set of 12 arranged in three rows of 3, 4, and 5 counters, respectively, the object being to draw the last counter, or, sometimes, to avoid drawing it.
nips
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
morn
noun, morning.
asea
adjective, adverb, to or toward the sea; seaward.
Ire.
Asti
noun, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, S of Turin: center of wine-producing region.
NTIA
ASME
Asir
noun, a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
oast
noun, a kiln for drying hops or malt.
Asia
noun, a continent bounded by Europe and the Arctic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. About 16,000,000 sq. mi. (41,440,000 sq. km).
OATS
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
Aser
noun, Asher (def 1).
Oise
noun, a river in W Europe, flowing SW from S Belgium through N France to the Seine, near Paris. 186 miles (300 km) long.
Asat
noun, (in Vedic mythology) the realm of nonexistence, populated by demons. Compare sat2 (def 1).
atar
noun, attar (def 1).
Oita
noun, a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.
ASAP
adverb, without delay; promptly.
Oman
noun, Sultanate of. Formerly Muscat and Oman. an independent sultanate in SE Arabia. About 82,800 sq. mi. (212,380 sq. km). Capital: Muscat.
Omar
noun, a male given name.
omen
noun, anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent.
Omer
noun, a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
omit
verb (used with object), to leave out; fail to include or mention:
Omri
noun, a king of Israel and the father of Ahab. I Kings 16:16–28.
art.
Onas
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
atm.
nots
noun, a Boolean operator that returns a positive result if its operand is negative and a negative result if its operand is positive.
NIRA
Noma
noun, a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.
nisi
adjective, not yet final or absolute (used, especially in law, to indicate that a judgment or decree will become final on a particular date unless set aside or invalidated by certain specified contingencies):
nits
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
ator
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.
NOAA
atom
noun, Physics. the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element, consisting of a nucleus containing combinations of neutrons and protons and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction; the number of protons determines the identity of the element. an atom with one of the electrons replaced by some other particle:
noes
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
noir
adjective, black; noting the black numbers in roulette.
nom.
Nome
noun, one of the provinces of ancient Egypt.
note
noun, a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
ates
nope
adverb, no1 (def 1).
Nor.
Nora
noun, a female given name, form of Honora.
Aten
noun, Aton.
nori
noun, a seaweed having a mildly sweet, salty taste, usually dried, used in Japanese cookery mainly as a wrap for sushi.
Norm
noun, a standard, model, or pattern.
nos-
nose
noun, the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
not-
nota
noun, a dorsal plate or sclerite of the thorax of an insect.
Mort
noun, Hunting. the note played on a hunting horn signifying that the animal hunted has been killed.
more
noun, an additional quantity, amount, or number:
arr.
Mani
noun, Manes.
Maat
noun, the goddess personifying law and righteousness.
impi
noun, (in South African history) a unit of Zulu warriors; regiment.
maes
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
Imp.
Maia
noun, the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes by Zeus.
Main
noun, a principal pipe or duct in a system used to distribute water, gas, etc.
Mair
adjective, noun, adverb, more.
Man.
Mana
noun, a generalized, supernatural force or power, which may be concentrated in objects or persons.
mane
noun, the long hair growing on the back of or around the neck and neighboring parts of some animals, as the horse or lion.
Mano
noun, the upper or handheld stone used when grinding maize or other grains on a metate.
maar
noun, a circular volcanic landform resulting from explosive ash eruptions.
IATA
Mar.
Mara
noun, Hindu Mythology. the god of death, sometimes seen as one aspect of a god whose other aspect is Kama, or erotic desire.
Mare
noun, a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.
Mari
noun, a member of a Uralic people living in scattered communities north of Cheboksary and Kazan in European Russia, mainly in the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
MARS
noun, the ancient Roman god of war and agriculture, identified with the Greek god Ares.
Mart
noun, market; trading center; trade center.
Iasi
noun, Romanian name of Jassy.
masa
noun, flour or dough made of dried, ground corn, used especially for tortillas.
MatE
noun, a partner in marriage; spouse.
Maas
noun, Dutch name of the Meuse.
imps
noun, a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
mean
noun, Usually, means. (used with a singular or plural verb) an agency, instrument, or method used to attain an end:
Iona
noun, an island in the Hebrides, off the W coast of Scotland: center of early Celtic Christianity.
Irma
noun, a female given name, form of Erma.
IRAS
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
iron
noun, Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
Irra
noun, the Akkadian god of pestilence.
Isai
noun, Jesse.
Isar
noun, a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
Isin
noun, an ancient Sumerian city in S Iraq: archaeological site.
iso-
IOTA
noun, a very small quantity; jot; whit.
ions
noun, an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion) which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion) which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode. The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions, thus: Na + , Cl−, Ca ++ , S = .
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.
M-16
noun, a lightweight, fully automatic rifle shooting a small-caliber bullet at an extremely high velocity: a U.S. Army combat weapon for mobile units and jungle fighting.
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.
item
noun, a separate article or particular:
iter
noun, a canal or passage.
itis
int.
ins.
inro
noun, a small lacquer box with compartments for medicines, cosmetics, etc., worn on the waist sash of the traditional Japanese costume.
INRI
inae
1080
M-14
noun, a fully automatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber rifle developed from the M-1: replaced the M-1 as the standard U.S. Army combat rifle.
iana
mear
noun, mere3 .
Mora
noun, the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.
moan
noun, a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Miro
noun, Gabriel [gah-vree-el] /ˌgɑ vriˈɛl/ (Show IPA), 1879–1930, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and essayist.
mis-
mise
noun, a settlement or agreement.
mist
noun, a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog.
ESOP
noun, a plan under which a company's capital stock is acquired by its employees or workers.
Mita
noun, a colonial system in Peru by which the Spanish government required Indians to perform periodic forced labor, especially in the mines.
mite
noun, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
eso-
MNAS
reit
noun, real-estate investment trust.
moas
noun, any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
Mira
noun, Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
moat
noun, a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle.
erst
adverb, before the present time; formerly.
moit
noun, a foreign particle found in wool, as a burr, twig, or seed.
Mon.
Mona
noun, a female given name.
Mons
noun, an area of the body that is higher than neighboring areas.
errs
verb (used without object), to go astray in thought or belief; be mistaken; be incorrect.
mope
noun, a person who mopes or is given to moping.
mops
noun, a bundle of coarse yarn, a sponge, or other absorbent material, fastened at the end of a stick or handle for washing floors, dishes, etc.
MOpt
mire
noun, a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
esp.
meas
Eton
noun, a town in Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames River, W of London: the site of Eton College.
meat
noun, the flesh of animals as used for food.
Meir
noun, Golda [gohl-duh] /ˈgoʊl də/ (Show IPA), (Goldie Mabovitch; Goldie Myerson) 1898–1978, Israeli political leader, born in Russia: prime minister 1969–74.
men-
ment
IAEA
MEPA
MERS
noun, Middle East(ern) Respiratory Syndrome: an often fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus similar to the SARS virus and characterized by fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
mes-
mesa
noun, a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
met.
Etna
noun, Mount, an active volcano in E Sicily. 10,758 feet (3280 meters).
MIPS
Miao
noun, Also, Meo. a member of a diverse group of seminomadic farming people of the mountains of southeastern China and adjacent areas of Laos, North Vietnam, and Thailand.
mias
plural, missing in action.
ETAS
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
est.
mien
noun, air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.:
min.
Mina
noun, an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
MiNE
noun, an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
Mino
noun, Minho.
mins
noun, a group of Chinese languages spoken in southeastern China, including Foochow and Fukienese.
mint
noun, any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
arse
noun, ass2 (defs 1, 2).
ASTM
Ont.
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.
Piet
noun, Scot. a magpie.
Amir
noun, emir.
Pima
noun, a member of an Indian people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
PIMS
plural, personal information manager.
Amie
noun, a female friend.
pina
noun, pineapple.
Ames
noun, a city in central Iowa.
Amen
noun, an utterance of the interjection “amen.”.
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.
amas
noun, a Japanese diver, usually a woman, who tends underwater oyster beds used in the cultivation of pearls.
Aman
noun, Haman.
Pier
noun, a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
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.
aits
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
Pire
noun, Dominique Georges Henri [French daw-mee-neek zhawrzh ahn-ree] /French dɔ miˈnik ʒɔrʒ ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1910–69, Belgian priest: Nobel Peace Prize 1958.
pirn
noun, a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
Piro
noun, piroplasmosis.
Pisa
noun, a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.
pise
noun, rammed earth.
AISI
pita
noun, a fiber obtained from plants of the genera Agave, Aechmea, etc., used for cordage, mats, etc.
pnea
airt
noun, a direction.
pies
noun, plural of pi2 .
Amis
noun, Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
poem
noun, a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject.
per.
pats
noun, a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
Amri
noun, Omri.
pean
noun, paean.
pear
noun, the edible fruit, typically rounded but elongated and growing smaller toward the stem, of a tree, Pyrus communis, of the rose family.
AMPS
noun, ampere.
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.
Pen.
pens
noun, any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance.
Pent
noun, penthouse (def 4).
peon
noun, (in Spanish America) a farm worker or unskilled laborer; day laborer.
Perm
noun, permanent (def 4).
Amon
noun, Amen.
Pers
amp.
peso
noun, a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
Pest
noun, an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.
Pet.
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.
peto
noun, wahoo3 .
pets
noun, any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
pian
noun, yaws.
pias
noun, a female given name.
Amor
noun, Cupid.
airs
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
Aire
Pate
noun, the crown or top of the head.
rant
noun, ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
Ptas
plural, peseta.
pts.
AARP
Raia
noun, rayah.
rain
noun, water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) in diameter. Compare drizzle (def 6).
Rais
noun, Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
Rama
noun, (in the Ramayana) any of the three avatars of Vishnu: Balarama, Parashurama, or Ramachandra.
rami
noun, plural of ramus.
RAMP
noun, a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
Rani
noun, ranee.
Rape
noun, unlawful sexual intercourse or any other sexual penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person, with or without force, by a sex organ, other body part, or foreign object, without the consent of the victim.
psia
rapt
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
RARE
adjective, coming or occurring far apart in time; unusual; uncommon:
rasa
noun, (in Hindu aesthetics) flavor, sentiment, or emotion: regarded as one of the fundamental qualities of classical music, dance, and poetry.
rase
verb (used with object), raze.
rasp
noun, an act of rasping.
rate
noun, the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation:
RATO
noun, rocket-assisted takeoff.
ream
noun, a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
reap
verb (used with object), to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
Rein
noun, Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit.
Reis
plural noun, a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
aeon
noun, (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
aer-
ains
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
pot.
pome
noun, the characteristic fruit of the apple family, as an apple, pear, or quince, in which the edible flesh arises from the greatly swollen receptacle and not from the carpels.
poms
noun, pommy.
pone
noun, Also called pone bread. a baked or fried bread usually made of cornmeal.
pons
noun, Also called pons Varolii. a band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the lobes of the midbrain, medulla, and cerebrum.
AIMS
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
pore
noun, a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
Pori
noun, a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.
porn
noun, Sometimes, porno [pawr-noh] /ˈpɔr noʊ/ (Show IPA). pornography; sexually explicit videos, photographs, writings, or the like, produced to elicit sexual arousal (often used attributively):
pos.
pose
noun, a bodily attitude or posture:
AIME
PSAT
pram
noun, perambulator.
prao
noun, proa.
prat
noun, the buttocks.
pre-
prie
noun, a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling.
prin
pro-
proa
noun, any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.
Aiea
noun, a town on S Oahu, in Hawaii.
prs.
aet.
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.
Amos
noun, a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
pat.
Aria
noun, an air or melody.
ANTA
noun, a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.
oras
noun, plural of os2 .
Oran
noun, a seaport in NW Algeria.
ant.
Ares
noun, the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
ANSI
ANPA
apes
noun, any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a tail, comprising the family Pongidae (great ape) which includes the chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan, and the family Hylobatidae (lesser ape) which includes the gibbon and siamang.
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.
opts
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
ano-
ARIS
Arm.
arms
noun, the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.
area
noun, any particular extent of space or surface; part:
Apia
noun, a seaport in and the capital of Western Samoa, on N Upolu.
opia
Past
noun, the time gone by:
orts
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
osar
noun, plural of os3 .
Aras
noun, Also, Araks. Ancient Araxes. a river in SW Asia, flowing from E Turkey along part of the boundary between NW Iran and Armenia and Azerbaijan into the Kura River. About 660 miles (1065 km) long.
orra
adjective, not regular or scheduled; odd:
apts
plural, apartment.
apt.
plural, apartment.
APSE
noun, Architecture. a semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually vaulted and used especially at the end of a choir in a church.
Apis
noun, a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
Otis
noun, Elisha Graves, 1811–61, U.S. inventor.
Orne
noun, a department in NW France. 2372 sq. mi. (6145 sq. km). Capital: Alençon.
APSA
Orem
noun, a city in N Utah.
Apr.
apo-
anes
adverb, once.
ansa
noun, Archaeology. a looped handle, especially of a vase.
Anas
pams
noun, the jack of clubs, especially in a form of loo in which it is the best trump.
Aron
noun, a male given name.
pase
noun, (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.
Arno
noun, Peter (Curtis Arnoux Peters) 1904–68, U.S. cartoonist and author.
open
noun, an open or clear space.
pars
noun, (in prescriptions) a part.
Parr
noun, a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
Pare
noun, Ambroise [ahn-brwaz] /ɑ̃ˈbrwaz/ (Show IPA), 1510–90, French surgeon.
par.
amt.
Anam
noun, Annam.
pane
noun, one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
Arne
noun, Thomas Augustine, 1710–78, English composer of operas and songs.
Pan.
Aram
noun, Biblical name of ancient Syria.
OPer
opes
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
pair
noun, two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
Pain
noun, physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
pam.
TSP
IPO
ipr
IPS
ASA
noun, a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c. I Kings 15:8–24.
Am.
ior
Tan
noun, the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun or open air.
Ir.
ARE
noun, a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a.
Tro
toe
noun, one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
AES
noun, any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome. Compare as2 (def 1).
TMO
ASM
IAS
ARS
ASN
Aso
noun, Mount, a volcanic mountain in Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5223 feet (1593 meters).
TAO
noun, (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
TSE
TAR
noun, any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
ASI
ine
trp
ASP
noun, any of several venomous snakes, especially the Egyptian cobra or the horned viper.
TSI
IPA
ina
noun, a female given name.
in.
ase
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.
IPM
IOT
ap-
Tom
noun, the male of various animals, as the turkey.
AIA
TAP
noun, a light but audible blow:
AMA
noun, a Japanese diver, usually a woman, who tends underwater oyster beds used in the cultivation of pearls.
an.
Ar.
AAE
AAM
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 = .
Aar
Ios
noun, a small hawk, Buteo solitarius, having two plumage phases and occurring only on the island of Hawaii, where it is a rare species and the only living indigenous bird of prey.
AAS
noun, basaltic lava having a rough surface.
ier
ae.
AEA
AAP
ETO
ASR
ERP
ERA
noun, a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
EAM
ARP
noun, Bill, pen name of Smith, Charles Henry.
ane
adjective, noun, pronoun, one.
EAA
ea.
ANI
noun, any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
EPS
ETA
noun, the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
Tim
noun, a male given name, form of Timothy.
err
verb (used without object), to go astray in thought or belief; be mistaken; be incorrect.
EOM
eo-
ans
noun, the Sumerian god of heaven: the counterpart of the Akkadian Anu.
EPT
ean
ERS
noun, ervil.
EMS
noun, the letter M, m.
EAS
noun, the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
eat
noun, eats, Informal. food.
AMS
eir
EIS
EMR
EMT
ear
noun, the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
en-
eon
noun, an indefinitely long period of time; age.
EOS
noun, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, identified by the Romans with Aurora.
TES
noun, ti1 .
Ep.
TIA
EPA
AMI
noun, a friend, especially a male friend.
ATS
noun, a money of account of Laos, the 100th part of a kip.
ast
ATA
AIR
noun, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
APS
Ain
noun, a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Tor
noun, a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
ETR
ETS
ARA
noun, the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.
ESR
IRA
noun, a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
at.
io-
Ia.
AIM
noun, the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
ian
noun, a male given name, Scottish form of John.
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.
AME
tr.
ATP
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.
ERT
tra
ESA
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.
Tpr
APA
noun, a tree, Eperua falcata, of tropical America, having reddish-brown wood used in the construction of houses.
TPN
ait
noun, a small island, especially in a river.
TPM
TPI
AOA
aor
AIS
noun, a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
REM
noun, the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
MNE
IRO
OTA
OPM
OPS
noun, the ancient Roman goddess of plenty, and the wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter: identified with the Greek goddess Rhea.
opt
Verb phrases, opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw:
Ora
noun, plural of os2 .
SAP
noun, the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of a woody plant.
Ore
noun, a metal-bearing mineral or rock, or a native metal, that can be mined at a profit.
Orr
noun, Sir John Boyd, Boyd Orr, Sir John.
ORT
noun, Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
San
noun, a member of a nomadic aboriginal people of southern Africa.
ose
OSP
ot-
ote
ope
adjective, verb (used with or without object), open.
OTS
Pa.
PEI
noun, I(eoh) M(ing) [yoh ming] /yoʊ mɪŋ/ (Show IPA), born 1917, U.S. architect, born in China.
pm.
Pr.
prn
SAE
Ps.
SAA
SRO
Sp.
So.
SAR
OPA
rte
OAT
noun, a cereal grass, Avena sativa, cultivated for its edible seed.
Sep
noun, Simplified Employee Pension: a tax-deferred pension plan for companies with 25 or fewer employees or for self-employed persons, in which an IRA is funded by employer and employee contributions.
Npt
nr.
NRA
NSA
op.
IRS
OSA
OAP
oar
noun, a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
SEI
noun, sei whale.
OAS
OEM
ons
OES
noun, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, a vowel.
OIr
sea
noun, the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
se-
OIt
Om.
oma
plural, a noun suffix used to form names of tumors, of the kind specified by the base:
OMS
noun, a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment.
ONA
noun, a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
one
noun, the first and lowest whole number, being a cardinal number; unity.
ONI
ONR
RTS
rt.
SER
noun, a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
res
noun, an object or thing; matter.
poi
noun, a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
POM
noun, pommy.
RIM
noun, the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
POR
PRA
Ria
noun, a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
ret
verb (used with object), to soak in water or expose to moisture, as flax or hemp, to facilitate the removal of the fiber from the woody tissue by partial rotting.
PSA
PSE
PSI
noun, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
PST
interjection, (used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)
PTA
plural, peseta.
RAM
noun, a male sheep.
POE
noun, Edgar Allan, 1809–49, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and critic.
Re.
RIP
noun, a rent made by ripping; tear.
RMA
RMS
plural, ream.
RPS
Rae
noun, John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
Rai
noun, a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
RAN
noun, a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.
Rap
noun, a quick, smart, or light blow:
RAS
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
rat
noun, any of several long-tailed rodents of the family Muridae, of the genus Rattus and related genera, distinguished from the mouse by being larger.
REA
rin
noun, a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.
POA
RSE
PIA
noun, a female given name.
RSA
Rs.
pt.
RPO
RPM
PTO
M-1
noun, a semiautomatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber, clip-fed rifle, with a weight of 8.56 pounds (3.88 kg): the standard U.S. Army rifle in World War II and in the Korean War.
ROT
noun, the process of rotting.
PAS
noun, a step or series of steps in ballet.
pea
noun, the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
ROP
pes
noun, a foot or footlike part.
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:
PMT
ROI
ROE
noun, the mass of eggs, or spawn, within the ovarian membrane of the female fish.
pim
plural, personal information manager.
PIN
noun, a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
ROA
RNR
RNA
rm.
plural, ream.
PIO
pir
noun, a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
pis
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
PIT
noun, a naturally formed or excavated hole or cavity in the ground:
NPR
SEN
noun, a money of account of Japan, the 100th part of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.
NOP
MNA
SRI
noun, a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
Sr.
spt
mi.
MI5
noun, the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
MI6
noun, the government's secret intelligence service.
MIE
SPR
MIP
MIR
noun, a village commune of peasant farmers in prerevolutionary Russia.
MIT
MNS
Sta
MOA
noun, any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.
Moe
noun, a male given name, form of Morris or Moses.
MOI
MOP
noun, a bundle of coarse yarn, a sponge, or other absorbent material, fastened at the end of a stick or handle for washing floors, dishes, etc.
MOR
Noe
noun, Noah (def 1).
SPA
noun, a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
MOS
noun, moment (def 1).
sot
noun, a drunkard.
MOT
noun, a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.
MPA
MPE
St.
MEP
SOP
noun, a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
Me.
TAM
noun, tam-o'-shanter.
Is.
noun, (used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
ISA
ise
ism
noun, a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
ISR
Tai
noun, any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major (red tai) a food fish of Japan.
ist
TAE
preposition, to.
ITA
ite
ITO
noun, Prince Hirobumi [hee-raw-boo-mee] /ˈhi rɔˈbu mi/ (Show IPA), 1841–1909, Japanese statesman.
MIA
plural, missing in action.
Meo
noun, Miao (def 1).
Mo.
STP
MS.
plural, manuscript.
MAA
MAE
noun, a female given name, form of Mary.
STM
STI
Mao
MAP
noun, a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation:
mas
noun, mother1 .
Mat
noun, a piece of fabric made of plaited or woven rushes, straw, hemp, or similar fiber, or of some other pliant material, as rubber, used as a protective covering on a floor or other surface, to wipe the shoes on, etc.
MEA
noun, an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.
Mr.
plural, mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:
TSR
noun, a computer program with any of several ancillary functions, usually held resident in RAM for instant activation while one is using another program.
MRA
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:
ne-
SIT
verb, (in prescriptions) may it be.
MTO
MTP
MTS
Nap
noun, a brief period of sleep, especially one taken during daytime:
NES
MTI
Nip
noun, an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite:
Sin
noun, transgression of divine law:
NEP
noun, New Economic Policy.
NAA
nae
adverb, no1 ; not.
NEA
NAM
noun, Vietnam.
mtn
NIA
SIP
noun, an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
MRP
SIR
noun, a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
MRE
NMR
NMI
MRI
NIM
noun, a game in which two players alternate in drawing counters, pennies, or the like, from a set of 12 arranged in three rows of 3, 4, and 5 counters, respectively, the object being to draw the last counter, or, sometimes, to avoid drawing it.
Son
noun, a male child or person in relation to his parents.
Mt.
Nat
noun, a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
nit
noun, the egg of a parasitic insect, especially of a louse, often attached to a hair or a fiber of clothing.
MSA
MSE
MSI
MSN
MST
SMA
PO
noun, a chamber pot.
T1
t.
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.
R.
RA
noun, the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
AO
RI
TA
noun, the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
E.
noun, Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
AA
noun, basaltic lava having a rough surface.
OE
noun, oy2 .
RN
O.
SI
noun, the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
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.
IP
NM
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.
No
noun, an utterance of the word “no.”.
EI
TI
noun, the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
OA
et
verb, a simple past tense of eat.
PI
noun, the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet (II, π).
PE
noun, the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
TP
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.
SM
SA
TE
noun, ti1 .
MN
RP
N.
NA
adverb, no1 .
M.
SN
NI
NP
i.
RO
TN
MP
er
interjection, (used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
TM
MA
noun, mother1 .
S.
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