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Ambi-

A prefix meaning about, around; -- used in words derived from the Latin.

Ambidexter (n.)

A person who uses both hands with equal facility.

Ambidexter (a.)

Using both hands with equal ease.

Ambidexter (n.)

A juror who takes money from both parties for giving his verdict.

Ambidexter (n.)

A double-dealer; one equally ready to act on either side in party disputes.

Ambidexterity (n.)

The quality of being ambidextrous; the faculty of using both hands with equal facility.

Ambidexterity (n.)

Versatility; general readiness; as, ambidexterity of argumentation.

Ambidexterity (n.)

Double-dealing.

Ambidexterity (n.)

A juror's taking of money from the both parties for a verdict.

Ambidextral (a.)

Pertaining equally to the right-hand side and the left-hand side.

Ambidextrous (a.)

Having the faculty of using both hands with equal ease.

Ambidextrous (a.)

Practicing or siding with both parties.

Ambidextrously (adv.)

In an ambidextrous manner; cunningly.

Ambidextrousness (n.)

The quality of being ambidextrous; ambidexterity.

Ambient (n.)

Something that surrounds or invests; as, air . . . being a perpetual ambient.

Ambient (a.)

Encompassing on all sides; circumfused; investing.

Ambigenous (a.)

Of two kinds.

Ambigenous (a.)

Partaking of two natures, as the perianth of some endogenous plants, where the outer surface is calycine, and the inner petaloid.

Ambigu (n.)

An entertainment at which a medley of dishes is set on at the same time.

Ambiguities (pl. )

of Ambiguity