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英文英文字典
古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典
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Ape
(n.)
A quadrumanous mammal, esp. of the family Simiadae, having
teeth of the same number and form as in man, and possessing neither a
tail nor cheek pouches. The name is applied esp. to species of the
genus Hylobates, and is sometimes used as a general term for all
Quadrumana. The higher forms, the gorilla, chimpanzee, and ourang, are
often called anthropoid apes or man apes.
Apeak
(adv. & a.)
In a vertical line. The anchor in apeak, when the
cable has been sufficiently hove in to bring the ship over it, and the
ship is them said to be hove apeak.
Aped
(imp. & p. p.)
of Ape
Apehood
(n.)
The state of being an ape.
Apellous
(a.)
Destitute of skin.
Apennine
(a.)
Of, pertaining to, or designating, the Apennines, a chain
of mountains extending through Italy.
Apepsy
(n.)
Defective digestion, indigestion.
Aper
(n.)
One who apes.
Aperea
(n.)
The wild Guinea pig of Brazil (Cavia aperea).
Aperient
(n.)
An aperient medicine or food.
Aperient
(a.)
Gently opening the bowels; laxative.
Aperies
(pl. )
of Apery
Aperitive
(a.)
Serving to open; aperient.
Apert
(adv.)
Openly.
Apert
(a.)
Open; evident; undisguised.
Apertion
(n.)
The act of opening; an opening; an aperture.
Apertly
(adv.)
Openly; clearly.
Apertness
(n.)
Openness; frankness.
Aperture
(n.)
An opening; an open space; a gap, cleft, or chasm; a
passage perforated; a hole; as, an aperture in a wall.
Aperture
(n.)
The act of opening.