(optics) A device that simulates aberration in an image.
abhorrent
abhorrent
adj
(archaic) Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed.
Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
Contrary to something; discordant.
Detestable or repugnant.
abhorrers
abhorrers
noun
plural of abhorrer
abnegator
abnegator
noun
(rare) One who abnegates, denies, or rejects.
aboardage
abolisher
abolisher
noun
Agent noun of abolish; one who abolishes.
aborigine
aborigine
noun
(in the plural) The native flora and fauna of an area.
A native inhabitant of a country; a member of the original people.
abortient
abortient
adj
(archaic, medicine) Reproductively sterile or miscarrying.
noun
(archaic, medicine) Abortifacient; an agent producing abortion.
abortuses
abortuses
noun
plural of abortus
abreption
abreption
noun
(obsolete) A snatching away.
abreuvoir
abreuvoir
noun
(obsolete, masonry) The joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar.
A cold water drinking fountain (for people) typically found in a public location; more generally, any fountain or water source (including for animals like birds, horses etc).
abrogable
abrogable
adj
capable of being abrogated.
abrogated
abrogated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abrogate
abrogates
abrogates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of abrogate
absarokee
absconder
absconder
noun
A person who absconds.
absoluter
absoluter
adj
(rare) comparative form of absolute: more absolute
absolvers
absolvers
noun
plural of absolver
absorbent
absorbent
adj
Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive.
noun
(chemistry) A liquid used in the process of separating gases or volatile liquids, in oil refining.
(medicine) Any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance, e.g., iodine, which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts.
(physiology, pluralized, now rare) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants.
Anything which absorbs.
absorbers
absorbers
noun
plural of absorber
acrobates
adderbolt
adderbolt
noun
(now UK dialectal) A dragonfly.
adsorbate
adsorbate
noun
a substance that has been adsorbed
adsorbent
adsorbent
adj
Tending to adsorb.
noun
The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.
aerobated
aerobated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of aerobate
aerobatic
aerobatic
adj
Having to do with acrobatic maneuvers, such as spins, twirls, and flips, performed by an airplane.
aerobiont
aerobiont
noun
(biology) Any organism that needs air (oxygen) to survive
aerobious
aerobious
adj
(obsolete) aerobic
afterblow
afterbody
afterbody
noun
(astronautics) A section or piece of a launch vehicle, rocket, or spacecraft that enters the atmosphere unprotected behind the nose cone or other body that is protected for entry.
(astronomy) A companion body that trails a satellite or spacecraft.
(nautical) The part of a vessel abaft midships.
The afterpart of a vehicle.
airmobile
airmobile
adj
Capable of being moved by air.
albacores
albacores
noun
plural of albacore
albarello
albarello
noun
A ceramic pharmacy or drug jar, generally majolica ware, usually tall rather than wide, and often of a waisted shape.
albertson
albicores
albicores
noun
plural of albicore
alembroth
alembroth
noun
(archaic) The "salt of wisdom" of the alchemists, a double salt composed of the chlorides of ammonium and mercury, formerly used as a stimulant.
almocrebe
amberoids
ambrosane
ambrosine
ambrotype
ambrotype
noun
(photography, historical) An early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive when displayed on a black background.
amebiform
amebiform
adj
That resembles an amoeba/ameba
anaberoga
anaerobes
anaerobes
noun
plural of anaerobe
anaerobia
anaerobia
noun
anaerobes
anaerobic
anaerobic
adj
Of exercise, involving glycolysis (the conversion of glucose to adenosine triphosphate) rather than using oxygen to supply bodily energy needs.
Of or relating to an anaerobe.
Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism.
angerboda
approbate
approbate
adj
Approved.
verb
(transitive) To give official sanction, consent or authorization to.
arabinose
arabinose
noun
(biochemistry) An aldopentose that occurs most often in polysaccharides such as hemicellulose and pectin.
arboreous
arboreous
adj
(obsolete) Growing on trees.
(obsolete, anatomy) Having a tree-like, branching structure.
(of a plant) Having the characteristics of a tree.
arboretum
arboretum
noun
A place where many varieties of tree are grown for research, educational, and ornamental purposes.
arborized
arborized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of arborize
arborizes
arborizes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of arborize
arousable
arousable
adj
That can be aroused
artmobile
artmobile
noun
A vehicle that operates as a mobile art exhibition.
ascorbate
ascorbate
noun
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of ascorbic acid.
astrolabe
astrolabe
noun
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.
attleboro
avicebron
azobacter
azorubine
azorubine
noun
(organic chemistry) a red azo dye used as a food colouring, mostly in baked goods
baboonery
baboonery
noun
Baboonish behavior.
bachelors
bachelors
noun
plural of bachelor
backorder
backorder
noun
An order that cannot be currently filled or shipped, but is requested nonetheless for when the item becomes available again.
verb
To place such an order
backropes
bacteriol
bacteroid
bacteroid
adj
(biology) Resembling bacteria.
noun
(dated) A micro-organism such as a bacterium or yeast.
A bacterium of the species Bacteroides.
A symbiotic form of the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Rhizobia, or the root nodule that it produces.
baignoire
baignoire
noun
(dated) A box of the lowest tier in a theatre.
bakeboard
bakeboard
noun
(now rare) A board upon which dough is prepared (kneaded, etc) while making bread.
baldomero
ballooner
ballooner
noun
A balloon sail.
A balloonist.
balloters
balloters
noun
plural of balloter
balmorhea
baltimore
baltimore
Proper noun
A city in central Maryland, USA
bandalore
bandalore
noun
(historical) A yo-yo.
banderlog
banderole
banderole
noun
(architecture) A flat band with an inscription, common in Renaissance buildings.
A little banner, flag, or streamer.
banderols
banderols
noun
plural of banderol
bandoleer
bandoleer
noun
Alternative form of bandolier
bandolero
bandolero
noun
An outlaw or bandit, especially in Spain or Mexico.
bandolier
bandolier
noun
An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
banecroft
bangalore
bangalore
Proper noun
The state capital of Karnataka (India).
Verb
To outsource (an employee, position, or function) to India, especially to Bangalore.
banjorine
bankerdom
bankerdom
noun
The world of bankers and finance.
bannerole
bannerols
bannerols
noun
plural of bannerol
barbadoes
barberton
barbitone
barbitone
noun
barbital
barbotine
barbotine
noun
A soft clay used for moulding or decorating pottery
barcarole
barcarole
noun
(music) A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in ⁶⁄₈ or ¹²⁄₈ time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion.
(music) A piece of music composed in imitation of such a song.
barcelona
bareboats
bareboned
bareboned
adj
Alternative spelling of bare-boned
barebones
barebones
adj
Alternative form of bare-bones
noun
plural of barebone
barenboim
bargellos
bargeload
bargeload
noun
Entire load of a barge.
bargepole
bargepole
noun
Alternative spelling of barge pole
barhopped
barhopped
verb
simple past tense and past participle of barhop
bariloche
bariolage
bariolage
noun
(music) A rapid alternation of two notes on two strings of a violin etc
baritenor
baritenor
noun
A singing voice combining parts of baritone and tenor
baritones
baritones
noun
plural of baritone
barkstone
barleymow
barneston
barometer
barometer
noun
(figurative, by extension) Anything used as a gauge or indicator.
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
barometry
barometry
noun
The art or process of making barometrical measurements.
baronages
baronages
noun
plural of baronage
baronetcy
baronetcy
noun
The rank of a baronet.
baroneted
baronized
baronized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of baronize
baronries
baronries
noun
plural of baronry
baroquely
baroquely
adv
In a baroque style.
baroscope
baroscope
noun
barometer
barouches
barouches
noun
plural of barouche
barouchet
barouchet
noun
Alternative spelling of barouchette
barretors
barretors
noun
plural of barretor
barricoes
barronett
barrymore
bartolemo
bartolome
baryecoia
barytones
barytones
noun
plural of barytone
baseboard
baseboard
noun
(US) A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.
(US, finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure
basecourt
basecourt
noun
Alternative form of base court
batchelor
batchelor
noun
(Britain) Archaic spelling of bachelor.
batfowler
batfowler
noun
One who takes part in batfowling.
bathrobes
bathrobes
noun
plural of bathrobe
batonnier
bavaroise
bavaroise
noun
(sometimes proscribed) A cold dessert made from custard, cream and gelatine.
A drink of sweetened milk, eggs and tea, often with some sort of spirit.
bdelloura
beadrolls
beadrolls
noun
plural of beadroll
beadworks
beadworks
noun
plural of beadwork
beaproned
bearfoots
bearhound
bearhound
noun
A dog for baiting or hunting bears.
bearwoods
beaverton
beaverton
Proper noun
The name of several places
A city in Oregon, USA
A town in Ontario, Canada
A village in Alabama, USA
A hamlet in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
beboppers
beboppers
noun
plural of bebopper
bebrother
beckoners
beckoners
noun
plural of beckoner
beclamors
beclamors
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beclamor