English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Astronomer
(n.)
One who is versed in astronomy; one who has a knowledge
of the laws of the heavenly orbs, or the principles by which their
motions are regulated, with their various phenomena.
Astronomian
(n.)
An astrologer.
Astronomic
(a.)
Astronomical.
Astronomical
(a.)
Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the
methods or principles of astronomy.
Astronomize
(v. i.)
To study or to talk astronomy.
Astronomy
(n.)
Astrology.
Astronomy
(n.)
The science which treats of the celestial bodies, of
their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses,
constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various
phenomena.
Astronomy
(n.)
A treatise on, or text-book of, the science.
Astrophel
(n.)
See Astrofel.
Astrophotography
(n.)
The application of photography to the delineation
of the sun, moon, and stars.
Astrophysical
(a.)
Pertaining to the physics of astronomical science.
Astrophyton
(n.)
A genus of ophiurans having the arms much branched.
Astroscope
(n.)
An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on
whose surface the constellations were delineated.
Astroscopy
(n.)
Observation of the stars.
Astrotheology
(n.)
Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the
celestial bodies.
Astructive
(a.)
Building up; constructive; -- opposed to destructive.
Astrut
(a. & adv.)
Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling
manner.
Astrut
(a. & adv.)
In a strutting manner; with a strutting gait.
Astucious
(a.)
Subtle; cunning; astute.
Astucity
(n.)
Craftiness; astuteness.