English English Dictionary

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Aphonia (n.)

Alt. of Aphony

Aphonic (a.)

Alt. of Aphonous

Aphonous (a.)

Without voice; voiceless; nonvocal.

Aphony (n.)

Loss of voice or vocal utterance.

Aphorism (n.)

A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.

Aphorismatic (a.)

Alt. of Aphorismic

Aphorismer (n.)

A dealer in aphorisms.

Aphorismic (a.)

Pertaining to aphorisms, or having the form of an aphorism.

Aphorist (n.)

A writer or utterer of aphorisms.

Aphoristic (a.)

Alt. of Aphoristical

Aphoristical (a.)

In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style.

Aphoristically (adv.)

In the form or manner of aphorisms; pithily.

Aphorize (v. i.)

To make aphorisms.

Aphrite (n.)

See under Calcite.

Aphrodisiac (a.)

Alt. of Aphrodisiacal

Aphrodisiac (n.)

That which (as a drug, or some kinds of food) excites to venery.

Aphrodisiacal (a.)

Exciting venereal desire; provocative to venery.

Aphrodisian (a.)

Pertaining to Aphrodite or Venus. "Aphrodisian dames" [that is, courtesans].

Aphrodite (n.)

The Greek goddess of love, corresponding to the Venus of the Romans.

Aphrodite (n.)

A beautiful butterfly (Argunnis Aphrodite) of the United States.