English English Dictionary

Alt. of Aphony

Alt. of Aphonous

Without voice; voiceless; nonvocal.

Loss of voice or vocal utterance.

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

Alt. of Aphorismic

A dealer in aphorisms.

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

A writer or utterer of aphorisms.

Alt. of Aphoristical

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

In the form or manner of aphorisms; pithily.

To make aphorisms.

See under Calcite.

Alt. of Aphrodisiacal

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

Exciting venereal desire; provocative to venery.

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

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

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