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Aphrodite (n.)

The Greek goddess of love, corresponding to the Venus of the Romans.

Aphroditic (a.)

Venereal.

Aphtha (n.)

The disease, also called thrush.

Aphtha (n.)

One of the whitish specks called aphthae.

Aphthae (n. pl.)

Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.

Aphthoid (a.)

Of the nature of aphthae; resembling thrush.

Aphthong (n.)

A letter, or a combination of letters, employed in spelling a word, but in the pronunciation having no sound.

Aphthous (a.)

Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthae; characterized by aphtae; as, aphthous ulcers; aphthous fever.

Aphyllous (a.)

Destitute of leaves, as the broom rape, certain euphorbiaceous plants, etc.

Apiaceous (a.)

Umbelliferous.

Apian (a.)

Belonging to bees.

Apiarian (a.)

Of or relating to bees.

Apiarist (n.)

One who keeps an apiary.

Apiary (n.)

A place where bees are kept; a stand or shed for bees; a beehouse.

Apical (a.)

At or belonging to an apex, tip, or summit.

Apices (pl. )

of Apex

Apices (n. pl.)

See Apex.

Apician (a.)

Belonging to Apicius, a notorious Roman epicure; hence applied to whatever is peculiarly refined or dainty and expensive in cookery.

Apicular (a.)

Situated at, or near, the apex; apical.

Apiculate (a.)

Alt. of Apiculated