English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Antevert
(v. t.)
To displace by anteversion.
Anthelia
(pl. )
of Anthelion
Anthelion
(n.)
A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a colored ring or
rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a
cloud or on an opposite fog bank.
Anthelix
(n.)
Same as Antihelix.
Anthelmintic
(a.)
Good against intestinal worms.
Anthelmintic
(n.)
An anthelmintic remedy.
Anthem
(n.)
Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage,
a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the
liturgy, set to sacred music.
Anthem
(n.)
A song or hymn of praise.
Anthem
(v. t.)
To celebrate with anthems.
A floral ornament. See Palmette
Anthemis
(n.)
Chamomile; a genus of composite, herbaceous plants.
Anthemwise
(adv.)
Alternately.
Anther
(n.)
That part of the stamen containing the pollen, or
fertilizing dust, which, when mature, is emitted for the impregnation
of the ovary.
Antheridia
(pl. )
of Antheridium
Antheridium
(n.)
The male reproductive apparatus in the lower,
consisting of a cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are
produced; -- called also spermary.
Antheriferous
(a.)
Supporting anthers, as a part of a flower.
Antheriferous
(a.)
Producing anthers, as plants.
Antheriform
(a.)
Shaped like an anther; anther-shaped.
Antherogenous
(a.)
Transformed from anthers, as the petals of a double
flower.
Antheroid
(a.)
Resembling an anther.