English English Dictionary

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Arctisca (n. pl.)

A group of Arachnida. See Illust. in Appendix.

Arctogeal (a.)

Of or pertaining to arctic lands; as, the arctogeal fauna.

Arctoidea (n. pl.)

A group of the Carnivora, that includes the bears, weasels, etc.

Arcturus (n.)

A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation Bootes.

Arcual (a.)

Of or pertaining to an arc.

Arcuate (a.)

Alt. of Arcuated

Arcuated (a.)

Bent or curved in the form of a bow.

Arcuately (adv.)

In the form of a bow.

Arcuation (n.)

The act of bending or curving; incurvation; the state of being bent; crookedness.

Arcuation (n.)

A mode of propagating trees by bending branches to the ground, and covering the small shoots with earth; layering.

Arcubalist (n.)

A crossbow.

Arcubalister (n.)

A crossbowman; one who used the arcubalist.

Arcubus (n.)

See Arquebus.

Ardassine (n.)

A very fine sort of Persian silk.

Ardency (n.)

Heat.

Ardency (n.)

Warmth of passion or affection; ardor; vehemence; eagerness; as, the ardency of love or zeal.

Ardent (a.)

Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.

Ardent (a.)

Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.

Ardent (a.)

Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes.

Ardently (adv.)

In an ardent manner; eagerly; with warmth; affectionately; passionately.