English English Dictionary

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Animus (n.)

Animating spirit; intention; temper.

Anion (n.)

An electro-negative element, or the element which, in electro-chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; -- opposed to cation.

Anise (n.)

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.

Anise (n.)

The fruit or seeds of this plant.

Aniseed (n.)

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it.

Anisette (n.)

A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds.

Anisic (a.)

Of or derived from anise; as, anisic acid; anisic alcohol.

Anisodactyla (n. pl.)

Alt. of Anisodactyls

Anisodactylous (a.)

Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds.

Anisodactyls (n. pl.)

A group of herbivorous mammals characterized by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc.

Anisodactyls (n. pl.)

A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous.

Anisomeric (a.)

Not isomeric; not made of the same components in the same proportions.

Anisomerous (a.)

Having the number of floral organs unequal, as four petals and six stamens.

Anisometric (a.)

Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; -- said of crystals with three unequal axes.

Anisopetalous (a.)

Having unequal petals.

Anisophyllous (a.)

Having unequal leaves.

Anisopleura (n. pl.)

A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.

Anisopoda (n. pl.)

A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.

Anisostemonous (a.)

Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals.

Anisosthenic (a.)

Of unequal strength.