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Apocrisiarius (n.)

A delegate or deputy; especially, the pope's nuncio or legate at Constantinople.

Apocrisiary (n.)

Alt. of Apocrisiarius

Apocrustic (a.)

Astringent and repellent.

Apocrustic (n.)

An apocrustic medicine.

Apocrypha (n. pl.)

Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority; -- formerly used also adjectively.

Apocrypha (n. pl.)

Specif.: Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others.

Apocryphal (a.)

Pertaining to the Apocrypha.

Apocryphal (a.)

Not canonical. Hence: Of doubtful authority; equivocal; mythic; fictitious; spurious; false.

Apocryphalist (n.)

One who believes in, or defends, the Apocrypha.

Apocryphally (adv.)

In an apocryphal manner; mythically; not indisputably.

Apocryphalness (n.)

The quality or state of being apocryphal; doubtfulness of credit or genuineness.

Apocryphas (pl. )

of Apocrypha

Apocynaceous (a.)

Alt. of Apocyneous

Apocyneous (a.)

Belonging to, or resembling, a family of plants, of which the dogbane (Apocynum) is the type.

Apocynin (n.)

A bitter principle obtained from the dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum).

Apod (n.)

Alt. of Apodal

Apod (n.)

Alt. of Apode

Apoda (n.)

An order of Amphibia without feet. See Ophiomorpha.

Apoda (n.)

A group of cirripeds, destitute of footlike organs.

Apoda (n.)

A group of worms without appendages, as the leech.