English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Avigato
(n.)
See Avocado.
The fruit of the Rhamnus infectorius, eand of other
species of the same genus; -- so called from the city of Avignon, in
France. It is used by dyers and painters for coloring yellow. Called
also French berry.
Avile
(v. t.)
To abase or debase; to vilify; to depreciate.
Avis
(n.)
Advice; opinion; deliberation.
Avise
(v. t.)
To look at; to view; to think of.
Avise
(v. t.)
To advise; to counsel.
Avise
(v. i.)
To consider; to reflect.
Aviseful
(a.)
Watchful; circumspect.
Avisely
(adv.)
Advisedly.
Avisement
(n.)
Advisement; observation; deliberation.
Avision
(n.)
Vision.
Aviso
(n.)
Information; advice.
Aviso
(n.)
An advice boat, or dispatch boat.
Avocado
(n.)
The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical
America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear; -- called also
avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter.
Avocat
(n.)
An advocate.
Avocate
(a.)
To call off or away; to withdraw; to transfer to another
tribunal.
Avocation
(n.)
That which calls one away from one's regular employment
or vocation.
Avocation
(n.)
Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual
employment; vocation.
Avocation
(n.)
A calling away; a diversion.
Avocative
(n.)
That which calls aside; a dissuasive.