Like amethyst, especially in colour; violet-purple.
amphictyons
amphictyons
noun
plural of amphictyon
amyosthenia
amyosthenia
noun
(medicine) Myasthenia.
amyosthenic
amyosthenic
adj
Of or relating to amyosthenia.
noun
(medicine) A drug or agent that depresses muscular action.
anaglyphics
anaglyphics
noun
plural of anaglyphic
anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis
noun
A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, causing a constriction of the trachea, preventing breathing; anaphylactic shock.
Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.
anapophysis
anapophysis
noun
(anatomy) An accessory process in many lumbar vertebrae.
anchylosing
anchylosing
verb
present participle of anchylose
anisophylly
anisophylly
noun
(botany) The growing by a plant of leaves in pairs with a significant difference in size between the two.
aphidolysin
archosyrinx
babyishness
babyishness
noun
The state or quality of being babyish.
balinghasay
balinghasay
noun
The tropical tree Buchanania arborescens.
cahenslyism
cahenslyism
Noun
A plan proposed to the Pope in 1891 by P. P. Cahensly, a member of the German parliament, to divide the foreign-born population of the United States, for ecclesiastical purposes, according to European nationalities, and to appoint bishops and priests of the same race and speaking the same language as the majority of the members of a diocese or congregation.
cantholysis
cantholysis
noun
The surgical division of the canthus.
chelyabinsk
chimneyless
chimneyless
adj
Without a chimney.
chinchasuyu
christianly
christianly
Adjective
befitting a Christian.
Adverb
In a Christian fashion.
chrysanilin
chrysanisic
chrysarobin
chrysarobin
noun
(organic chemistry) A bitter yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid.
chrysoidine
chrysoidine
noun
A yellow-orange crystalline dye, C₆H₅N₂.C₆H₃(NH₂)₂.
Any of a group of dyestuffs resembling chrysoidine.
cockneyship
corybantish
crayfishing
crayfishing
noun
fishing for crayfish
verb
present participle of crayfish
cuscohygrin
cynophilist
cynophilist
noun
A person who is fond of dogs.
deinonychus
deinonychus
noun
A medium agile dinosaur, of the genus Deinonychus, of the Cretaceous period, characterized by having a large, curved claw on each hind foot.
dishonestly
dishonestly
adv
In a dishonest manner.
dishonorary
dishonorary
adj
Causing dishonour; tending to disgrace.
endopsychic
erysichthon
erythropsin
erythrosine
erythrosine
noun
(chemistry) tetraiodo-fluorescein, a cherry-pink fluorone used as a food colouring, in printing inks, and as a biological stain, a dental plaque disclosing agent and a radiopaque medium.
erythrosins
erythrosins
noun
plural of erythrosin
ethanolysis
ethanolysis
noun
(organic chemistry) alcoholysis using ethanol
eutychianus
fashionably
fashionably
adv
In a fashionable manner.
fogyishness
grayishness
grayishness
noun
The quality of being grayish.
gunsmithery
gunsmithery
noun
(countable) A gunsmith's workshop.
(uncountable) The work, art, or trade of a gunsmith.
gymnasiarch
gymnasiarch
noun
(historical) An Athenian officer who superintended the gymnasia and paid for the oil and other necessities.
hairstyling
hairstyling
noun
The act or process of styling hair.
harassingly
harassingly
adv
In a harassing manner.
haynesville
heavenishly
heavenishly
adv
In a heavenish manner.
hemanalysis
hemocyanins
hemocyanins
noun
plural of hemocyanin
hendiadyses
hendiadyses
noun
plural of hendiadys
heterolysin
heterolysin
noun
(biology) A haemolysin produced in the bloodstream when blood cells of a different species are introduced
holystoning
holystoning
verb
present participle of holystone
honeyguides
honeyguides
noun
plural of honeyguide
hyannisport
hybridising
hybridising
verb
present participle of hybridise
hydrogenise
hydrogenise
verb
(transitive, British spelling, dated) Alternative spelling of hydrogenize
hydrolysing
hydrolysing
verb
present participle of hydrolyse
hydroponics
hydroponics
noun
The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil.
hydroponist
hydroponist
noun
A person who cultivates plants using hydroponics.
hylogenesis
hylogenesis
noun
(philosophy) The origin of matter.
hymenolepis
hymnologies
hymnologies
noun
plural of hymnology
hymnologist
hymnologist
noun
A composer or compiler of hymns; one versed in hymnology.
hyoscyamine
hyoscyamine
noun
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A poisonous alkaloid present in henbane that is the stereoisomer of atropine, with similar properties to hyoscine, and used medicinally to treat abdominal pain and similar conditions.
hyperinosis
hyperinosis
noun
(medicine) A condition of the blood, characterized by an abnormally large amount of fibrin, as in many inflammatory diseases.
hypermanias
hypermnesia
hypermnesia
noun
(psychology) An elevated level of memory recall.
hypermnesic
hypermnesic
adj
Exhibiting or relating to hypermnesia.
hypermnesis
hypermnesis
noun
Alternative form of hypermnesia
hypersaline
hypersaline
adj
Having an abnormally high salinity
hypersomnia
hypersomnia
noun
(medicine, pathology) Excessive sleepiness.
hypersonics
hypersonics
noun
The study and development of hypersonic propulsion, and hypersonic aerodynamics.
hypertensin
hypertensin
noun
angiotensin
hypertonias
hypertonias
noun
plural of hypertonia
hyphenising
hypnologies
hypnologist
hypnologist
noun
One who is versed in hypnology.
hypnosporic
hypnotising
hypnotising
verb
present participle of hypnotise
hypnotistic
hypnotistic
adj
Relating to hypnotism.
hypocrinism
hypogenesis
hypogenesis
noun
(pathology) A congenital defect characterized by underdevelopment of parts or organs of the body
hypokinesia
hypokinesia
noun
(pathology) Slowed or diminished movement of the body.
hypokinesis
hypokinesis
noun
(pathology) Diminished power of movement; hypomotility
hyponasties
hyponitrous
hyponitrous
adj
Of or pertaining to hyponitrous acid or its derivatives
hyposcenium
hyposcenium
noun
A low wall in front of the stage of an Ancient Greek theatre
hyposthenia
hyposthenia
noun
(medicine, dated) weakness; subnormal strength
hyposthenic
hypotension
hypotension
noun
(pathology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.
hypotensive
hypotensive
adj
Having hypotension.
Producing hypotension.
noun
A drug that lowers the blood pressure as its principal intended effect; a drug taken to treat hypertension.
A person with hypotension.
Any drug that lowers the blood pressure.
hystricinae
ichthyornis
kinesipathy
kinesipathy
noun
kinesiatrics
kittenishly
kittenishly
adv
In a kittenish manner.
koreshanity
ladyishness
landladyish
landladyish
adj
(rare) Suggesting or befitting a landlady.
lavishingly
lithogenesy
lithogenesy
noun
Archaic form of lithogenesis.
lymphokines
lymphokines
noun
plural of lymphokine
microhenrys
millihenrys
misanthropy
misanthropy
noun
Hatred or dislike of people or mankind.
misshapenly
misshapenly
adv
In a misshapen manner.
monkeyishly
monkeyishly
adv
In a monkeyish manner.
monkeyshine
monkeyshine
noun
A puerile trick or prank.
monohybrids
monohybrids
noun
plural of monohybrid
monophylies
monophysism
monophysite
monophysite
adj
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite.
noun
Alternative letter-case form of Monophysite
myasthenias
myasthenias
noun
plural of myasthenia
myasthenics
myasthenics
noun
plural of myasthenic
mythicising
mythicising
verb
present participle of mythicise
mythmakings
mythmakings
noun
plural of mythmaking
mythomanias
mythomanias
noun
plural of mythomania
myxasthenia
myxasthenia
noun
A reduced secretion of mucus
nephrolysin
nephrolysis
nishinomiya
nonchastity
nonchastity
noun
Absence of chastity.
nonphysical
nonphysical
adj
not having physical form; insubstantial
not physical; not using kinetic energy
onycholysis
onycholysis
noun
(medicine) The loosening or separation of a fingernail or toenail from its bed
painsworthy
painsworthy
adj
Worth the pains or care bestowed.
panpsychism
panpsychism
noun
(philosophy, metaphysics, countable) Any specific doctrine or system of panpsychism.
(philosophy, metaphysics, uncountable) The doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect.
panpsychist
panpsychist
adj
Pertaining to, or in accordance with, the doctrine of panpsychism.
noun
A proponent of panpsychism.
pentastichy
periphytons
periphytons
noun
plural of periphyton
perishingly
perishingly
adv
(colloquial) extremely
phantasying
phantasying
verb
present participle of phantasy
pharyngitis
pharyngitis
noun
Inflammation of the pharynx.
philogynies
philogynist
philogynist
noun
someone who is fond of women as a group
philogynous
philogynous
adj
Fond of women.
phonotypies
phonotypies
noun
plural of phonotypy
phonotypist
phonotypist
noun
One versed in phonotypy.
phylogenies
phylogenies
noun
plural of phylogeny
phylogenist
phylogenist
noun
One who studies phylogeny.
physeterine
physiciancy
physiciancy
noun
The office or employment of a physician.
physicianed
physicianed
adj
(obsolete, rare) Licensed as a physician.
(rare) Provided or staffed with physicians.
physicianer
physicianly
physicianly
adj
Befitting a physician.
physiogenic
physiogenic
adj
Arising from physiological rather than psychological causes.
physiognomy
physiognomy
noun
The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics.
phytogenies
phytogenies
noun
plural of phytogeny
phytonomist
phytosterin
pincushiony
pincushiony
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a pincushion.
pollyannish
polyphonies
polyphonies
noun
plural of polyphony
polyphonism
polyphonism
noun
polyphony
polyphonist
polyphonist
noun
(music) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.
One who is proficient in the art of multiplying sounds; a ventriloquist.
prophesying
prophesying
noun
(historical) A religious meeting to discuss parts of Scripture and their possible use in sermons.