Nouns Ending With A
Here's the list of all the 5024 Nouns Ending With A in the English Language.
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| data | 1. an item of factual information derived from measurement or research 2. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn More Definitions → |
| area | 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a subject of study More Definitions → |
| media | 1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information 2. the surrounding environment More Definitions → |
| la | 1. the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization More Definitions → |
| china | 1. high quality porcelain originally made only in China 2. dishware made of high quality porcelain More Definitions → |
| camera | 1. equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) 2. television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam More Definitions → |
| idea | 1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about 2. your intention; what you intend to do More Definitions → |
| pa | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
| sea | 1. a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land 2. anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume More Definitions → |
| extra | 1. a minor actor in crowd scenes 2. an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) More Definitions → |
| ma | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| java | 1. a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans More Definitions → |
| multimedia | 1. transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) More Definitions → |
| gamma | 1. the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet 2. a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted More Definitions → |
| criteria | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
| spa | 1. a health resort near a spring or at the seaside 2. a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area More Definitions → |
| aa | 1. a dry form of lava resembling clinkers More Definitions → |
| beta | 1. the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| delta | 1. a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water 2. an object shaped like an equilateral triangle More Definitions → |
| alpha | 1. the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet 2. the beginning of a series or sequence More Definitions → |
| tea | 1. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water 2. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes More Definitions → |
| encyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
| agenda | 1. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to 2. a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) More Definitions → |
| costa | 1. a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing) 2. any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) More Definitions → |
| visa | 1. an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it More Definitions → |
| ultra | More Definitions → |
| drama | 1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 2. an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional More Definitions → |
| guinea | 1. a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings 2. a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
| formula | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
| plasma | 1. the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended 2. a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
| opera | 1. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes 2. a building where musical dramas are performed More Definitions → |
| cinema | 1. a medium that disseminates moving pictures 2. a theater where films are shown More Definitions → |
| para | 1. (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered 2. 100 para equal 1 dinar in Yugoslavia More Definitions → |
| villa | 1. detached or semidetached suburban house 2. country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard More Definitions → |
| era | 1. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event 2. a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods More Definitions → |
| sierra | 1. a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) 2. a Spanish mackerel of western North America More Definitions → |
| memorabilia | 1. a record of things worth remembering More Definitions → |
| pizza | 1. Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese More Definitions → |
| yoga | 1. discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion 2. a system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind More Definitions → |
| anna | 1. a former copper coin of Pakistan and India More Definitions → |
| maria | 1. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
| plaza | 1. a public square with room for pedestrians 2. mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace More Definitions → |
| nova | 1. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process More Definitions → |
| vista | 1. the visual percept of a region More Definitions → |
| arena | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand More Definitions → |
| manga | 1. graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art More Definitions → |
| antenna | 1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals 2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ More Definitions → |
| sigma | 1. the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| orchestra | 1. a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players 2. seating on the main floor in a theater More Definitions → |
| omega | 1. the ending of a series or sequence 2. the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| lambda | 1. the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet 2. the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull More Definitions → |
| fa | 1. the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization More Definitions → |
| bolivia | 1. a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded More Definitions → |
| bra | 1. an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts More Definitions → |
| geneva | 1. gin made in the Netherlands More Definitions → |
| donna | 1. an Italian woman of rank More Definitions → |
| diploma | 1. a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study More Definitions → |
| trivia | 1. (Middle Ages) an introductory curriculum at a medieval university involving grammar and logic and rhetoric; considered to be a triple way to eloquence 2. something of small importance More Definitions → |
| replica | 1. copy that is not the original; something that has been copied More Definitions → |
| asthma | 1. respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin More Definitions → |
| marina | 1. a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers More Definitions → |
| bacteria | 1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants More Definitions → |
| soma | 1. leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
| aurora | 1. the first light of day 2. an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force More Definitions → |
| karma | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation More Definitions → |
| algebra | 1. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations More Definitions → |
| yea | 1. yes More Definitions → |
| mesa | 1. flat tableland with steep edges More Definitions → |
| aqua | 1. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
| peninsula | 1. a large mass of land projecting into a body of water More Definitions → |
| schema | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
| sofa | 1. an upholstered seat for more than one person More Definitions → |
| metadata | 1. data about data More Definitions → |
| ana | 1. a collection of anecdotes about a person or place More Definitions → |
| scuba | 1. a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus More Definitions → |
| pasta | 1. a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient 2. shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg More Definitions → |
| ala | 1. a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism 2. a wing of an insect More Definitions → |
| samba | 1. large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood 2. music composed for dancing the samba More Definitions → |
| marijuana | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
| nirvana | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness 2. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
| banana | 1. any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits 2. elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh More Definitions → |
| trauma | 1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury 2. an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects More Definitions → |
| vanilla | 1. any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers 2. a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) More Definitions → |
| erotica | 1. creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire More Definitions → |
| theta | 1. the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| mama | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| phenomena | 1. any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning 2. a remarkable development More Definitions → |
| spectra | 1. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave 2. a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities More Definitions → |
| flora | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion More Definitions → |
| lemma | 1. a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition 2. the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae More Definitions → |
| cola | 1. carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts 2. the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted More Definitions → |
| malaria | 1. an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever More Definitions → |
| fedora | 1. a hat made of felt with a creased crown More Definitions → |
| capita | 1. a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure 2. the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains More Definitions → |
| manila | 1. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp More Definitions → |
| ninja | 1. a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu 2. a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations More Definitions → |
| lea | 1. a unit of length of thread or yarn 2. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock More Definitions → |
| cobra | 1. venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood More Definitions → |
| propaganda | 1. information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause More Definitions → |
| salsa | 1. spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods More Definitions → |
| umbrella | 1. a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy 2. a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets More Definitions → |
| sauna | 1. a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks More Definitions → |
| papa | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
| fiesta | 1. an elaborate party (often outdoors) More Definitions → |
| napa | 1. plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia More Definitions → |
| saga | 1. a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account More Definitions → |
| soda | 1. a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper 2. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring More Definitions → |
| coca | 1. a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine 2. dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect More Definitions → |
| puma | 1. large American feline resembling a lion More Definitions → |
| mania | 1. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action 2. a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently More Definitions → |
| influenza | 1. an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease More Definitions → |
| laguna | 1. a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral More Definitions → |
| cocoa | 1. a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot 2. powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed More Definitions → |
| panorama | 1. the visual percept of a region 2. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene More Definitions → |
| leukemia | 1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
| grandma | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
| plea | 1. a humble request for help from someone in authority 2. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) More Definitions → |
| panda | 1. large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae 2. reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas More Definitions → |
| mesothelioma | 1. a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust More Definitions → |
| carcinoma | 1. any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
| quota | 1. a prescribed number 2. a proportional share assigned to each participant More Definitions → |
| silva | 1. the forest trees growing in a country or region More Definitions → |
| prima | More Definitions → |
| dilemma | 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
| zebra | 1. any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines More Definitions → |
| tuna | 1. tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica 2. important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks More Definitions → |
| veronica | 1. any plant of the genus Veronica More Definitions → |
| corona | 1. a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that caused a global pandemic in 2020 2. the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse More Definitions → |
| flea | 1. any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap More Definitions → |
| kappa | 1. the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| pharma | 1. a company that makes and sells pharmaceuticals More Definitions → |
| aba | 1. a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs 2. a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair More Definitions → |
| comma | 1. a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence 2. anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing More Definitions → |
| diva | 1. a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star More Definitions → |
| sonata | 1. a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms More Definitions → |
| gala | 1. a gay festivity More Definitions → |
| mafia | 1. any tightly knit group of trusted associates More Definitions → |
| eta | 1. the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| lymphoma | 1. a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
| viva | 1. an examination conducted by spoken communication More Definitions → |
| lava | 1. rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanoes; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface More Definitions → |
| viola | 1. any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola 2. a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower More Definitions → |
| magnolia | 1. dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine 2. any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms More Definitions → |
| dementia | 1. mental deterioration of organic or functional origin More Definitions → |
| bologna | 1. large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork More Definitions → |
| zeta | 1. the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| schizophrenia | 1. any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact More Definitions → |
| magenta | 1. a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta More Definitions → |
| nausea | 1. the state that precedes vomiting 2. disgust so strong it makes you feel sick More Definitions → |
| erica | 1. any plant of the genus Erica More Definitions → |
| fauna | 1. all the animal life in a particular region or period 2. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement More Definitions → |
| drosophila | 1. small fruit fly used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in studying basic mechanisms of inheritance More Definitions → |
| insomnia | 1. an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness More Definitions → |
| aura | 1. a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure 2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint More Definitions → |
| anesthesia | 1. loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
| academia | 1. the academic world More Definitions → |
| diarrhea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
| vodka | 1. unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia More Definitions → |
| nostalgia | 1. longing for something past More Definitions → |
| ora | 1. a mouth or mouthlike opening 2. rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates More Definitions → |
| aloha | 1. an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) More Definitions → |
| pea | 1. seed of a pea plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a pea plant More Definitions → |
| medina | 1. the ancient quarter of many cities in northern Africa More Definitions → |
| aria | 1. an elaborate song for solo voice More Definitions → |
| armada | 1. a large fleet More Definitions → |
| amelia | 1. congenital absence of an arm or leg More Definitions → |
| curricula | 1. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
| pneumonia | 1. respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants More Definitions → |
| ammonia | 1. a water solution of ammonia 2. a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) More Definitions → |
| aroma | 1. any property detected by the olfactory system 2. a distinctive odor that is pleasant More Definitions → |
| gorilla | 1. largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa More Definitions → |
| cafeteria | 1. a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier More Definitions → |
| militia | 1. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army 2. the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service More Definitions → |
| anemia | 1. a deficiency of red blood cells 2. a lack of vitality More Definitions → |
| savanna | 1. a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions More Definitions → |
| zirconia | 1. a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes More Definitions → |
| ultima | 1. the last syllable in a word More Definitions → |
| geisha | 1. a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing More Definitions → |
| silica | 1. a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite More Definitions → |
| lama | 1. a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism More Definitions → |
| utopia | 1. ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects 2. a work of fiction describing a utopia More Definitions → |
| piazza | 1. a public square with room for pedestrians More Definitions → |
| boa | 1. a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur 2. any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs More Definitions → |
| mara | 1. hare-like rodent of the Pampas of Argentina More Definitions → |
| lira | 1. the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents 2. the basic unit of money in Turkey More Definitions → |
| momma | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
| coma | 1. a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury 2. (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds) More Definitions → |
| melanoma | 1. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes More Definitions → |
| enigma | 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained 2. a difficult problem More Definitions → |
| strata | 1. one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) 2. people having the same social, economic, or educational status More Definitions → |
| krona | 1. the basic unit of money in Sweden 2. the basic unit of money in Iceland More Definitions → |
| sutra | 1. a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization More Definitions → |
| margarita | 1. a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice More Definitions → |
| grandpa | 1. the father of your father or mother More Definitions → |
| sera | 1. an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates More Definitions → |
| stamina | 1. enduring strength and energy 2. the male reproductive organ of a flower More Definitions → |
| maxima | 1. the largest possible quantity 2. the greatest possible degree More Definitions → |
| ephedra | 1. jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds More Definitions → |
| subpoena | 1. a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court More Definitions → |
| mantra | 1. a commonly repeated word or phrase 2. (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns More Definitions → |
| mamma | 1. informal terms for a mother 2. milk-secreting organ of female mammals More Definitions → |
| tundra | 1. a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen More Definitions → |
| guerrilla | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
| persona | 1. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
| salmonella | 1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
| dyslexia | 1. impaired ability to learn to read More Definitions → |
| baba | 1. a small cake leavened with yeast More Definitions → |
| enema | 1. an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes More Definitions → |
| insignia | 1. a badge worn to show official position More Definitions → |
| mecca | 1. a place that attracts many visitors More Definitions → |
| regatta | 1. a meeting for boat races More Definitions → |
| nada | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
| nebula | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
| candida | 1. any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida More Definitions → |
| bonanza | 1. an especially rich vein of precious ore 2. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) More Definitions → |
| inertia | 1. a disposition to remain inactive or inert 2. (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force More Definitions → |
| retina | 1. the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve More Definitions → |
| eczema | 1. generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages More Definitions → |
| corolla | 1. (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth More Definitions → |
| koruna | 1. the basic unit of money in Slovakia 2. the basic unit of money in Czech Republic More Definitions → |
| polka | 1. music performed for dancing the polka 2. a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time More Definitions → |
| paranoia | 1. a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur More Definitions → |
| sienna | 1. an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment More Definitions → |
| cordoba | 1. the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
| stigma | 1. the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil 2. a symbol of disgrace or infamy More Definitions → |
| glaucoma | 1. an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness) More Definitions → |
| harmonica | 1. a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole More Definitions → |
| anorexia | 1. a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite More Definitions → |
| angelica | 1. any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels 2. candied stalks of the angelica plant More Definitions → |
| taxa | 1. animal or plant group having natural relations More Definitions → |
| sequoia | 1. wood of either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae 2. either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae More Definitions → |
| tesla | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter More Definitions → |
| genera | 1. a general kind of something 2. (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species More Definitions → |
| shiva | 1. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative More Definitions → |
| mica | 1. any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity More Definitions → |
| urea | 1. the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics More Definitions → |
| saliva | 1. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches More Definitions → |
| tequila | 1. Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant More Definitions → |
| diaspora | 1. the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel 2. the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture) More Definitions → |
| alfalfa | 1. important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop 2. leguminous plant grown for hay or forage More Definitions → |
| optima | 1. most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances More Definitions → |
| encyclopaedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
| errata | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind More Definitions → |
| barracuda | 1. any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth More Definitions → |
| acacia | 1. any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia More Definitions → |
| impala | 1. African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps More Definitions → |
| llama | 1. wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump More Definitions → |
| dogma | 1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof 2. a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative More Definitions → |
| automata | 1. someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way 2. a mechanism that can move automatically More Definitions → |
| magma | 1. molten rock in the earth's crust More Definitions → |
| charisma | 1. a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others More Definitions → |
| angina | 1. any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain 2. a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart More Definitions → |
| balboa | 1. the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos More Definitions → |
| pia | 1. perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch More Definitions → |
| apnea | 1. transient cessation of respiration More Definitions → |
| gangsta | 1. (Black English) a member of a youth gang More Definitions → |
| euthanasia | 1. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) More Definitions → |
| andromeda | 1. broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers 2. any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers More Definitions → |
| ramona | 1. shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb More Definitions → |
| hydra | 1. trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality 2. small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp More Definitions → |
| mocha | 1. soft suede glove leather from goatskin 2. a flavoring made from coffee mixed with chocolate More Definitions → |
| supernova | 1. a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process More Definitions → |
| hacienda | 1. a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries 2. the main house on a ranch or large estate More Definitions → |
| pizzeria | 1. a shop where pizzas are made and sold More Definitions → |
| tiara | 1. a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions More Definitions → |
| koala | 1. sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark More Definitions → |
| porta | 1. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity More Definitions → |
| hula | 1. a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman More Definitions → |
| symposia | 1. a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations More Definitions → |
| zona | 1. (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure More Definitions → |
| fantasia | 1. a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes More Definitions → |
| raja | 1. a prince or king in India More Definitions → |
| mitochondria | 1. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy More Definitions → |
| mina | 1. tropical Asian starlings More Definitions → |
| piranha | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty 2. small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals More Definitions → |
| extravaganza | 1. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment More Definitions → |
| edema | 1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities More Definitions → |
| tuba | 1. the lowest brass wind instrument More Definitions → |
| phobia | 1. an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations More Definitions → |
| tetra | 1. brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes More Definitions → |
| ischemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
| plethora | 1. extreme excess More Definitions → |
| hoya | 1. any plant of the genus Hoya having fleshy leaves and usually nectariferous flowers More Definitions → |
| placenta | 1. that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form 2. the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus More Definitions → |
| sarcoma | 1. a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
| alpaca | 1. wool of the alpaca 2. a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool More Definitions → |
| orca | 1. predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas More Definitions → |
| mascara | 1. makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes More Definitions → |
| chlamydia | 1. a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia 2. coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract More Definitions → |
| ballerina | 1. a female ballet dancer More Definitions → |
| bohemia | 1. a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style More Definitions → |
| guerilla | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
| alumina | 1. any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum More Definitions → |
| lingua | 1. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity More Definitions → |
| hernia | 1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes More Definitions → |
| yucca | 1. any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America More Definitions → |
| fila | 1. a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells) More Definitions → |
| coda | 1. the closing section of a musical composition More Definitions → |
| palmyra | 1. tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving More Definitions → |
| agora | 1. 100 agorot equal 1 shekel in Israel 2. the marketplace in ancient Greece More Definitions → |
| ephemera | 1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form 2. something transitory; lasting a day More Definitions → |
| corpora | 1. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it 2. a collection of writings More Definitions → |
| cholera | 1. an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food More Definitions → |
| vendetta | 1. a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other More Definitions → |
| dura | 1. the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges More Definitions → |
| dada | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk 2. a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty More Definitions → |
| tortilla | 1. thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour More Definitions → |
| varna | 1. (Hinduism) the name for the original social division of Vedic people into four groups (which are subdivided into thousands of jatis) More Definitions → |
| fora | 1. a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2. a public facility to meet for open discussion More Definitions → |
| baa | 1. the cry made by sheep More Definitions → |
| tantra | 1. any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind More Definitions → |
| anaesthesia | 1. loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
| memoranda | 1. a written proposal or reminder 2. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
| labia | 1. a liplike structure that bounds a bodily orifice (especially any of the four labiate folds of a woman's vulva) More Definitions → |
| hysteria | 1. state of violent mental agitation 2. excessive or uncontrollable fear More Definitions → |
| sepia | 1. a shade of brown with a tinge of red 2. rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes More Definitions → |
| euphoria | 1. a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation More Definitions → |
| equilibria | 1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another 2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates More Definitions → |
| mucosa | 1. mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior More Definitions → |
| canola | 1. vegetable oil made from rapeseed; it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids More Definitions → |
| caldera | 1. a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression More Definitions → |
| fascia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
| pajama | 1. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries 2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers More Definitions → |
| adenocarcinoma | 1. malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium More Definitions → |
| kava | 1. an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub More Definitions → |
| emphysema | 1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age More Definitions → |
| anaconda | 1. large arboreal boa of tropical South America More Definitions → |
| basilica | 1. an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges 2. a Roman building used for public administration More Definitions → |
| parka | 1. a kind of heavy jacket More Definitions → |
| galena | 1. soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead More Definitions → |
| myeloma | 1. a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow More Definitions → |
| papaya | 1. tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit 2. large oval melon-like tropical fruit with yellowish flesh More Definitions → |
| mariposa | 1. any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico More Definitions → |
| rota | 1. a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties More Definitions → |
| mozzarella | 1. mild white Italian cheese More Definitions → |
| hyperplasia | 1. abnormal increase in number of cells More Definitions → |
| amnesia | 1. partial or total loss of memory More Definitions → |
| dysplasia | 1. abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth More Definitions → |
| henna | 1. a reddish brown dye used especially on hair More Definitions → |
| iguana | 1. large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America More Definitions → |
| tunica | 1. an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue More Definitions → |
| aorta | 1. the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries More Definitions → |
| fella | 1. a boy or man More Definitions → |
| medusa | 1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles More Definitions → |
| pagoda | 1. an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof More Definitions → |
| junta | 1. a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power More Definitions → |
| kwacha | 1. the basic unit of money in Zambia 2. the basic unit of money in Malawi More Definitions → |
| iota | 1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount 2. the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| tibia | 1. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle More Definitions → |
| salvia | 1. any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb More Definitions → |
| pita | 1. usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling More Definitions → |
| bulimia | 1. a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation 2. pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions) More Definitions → |
| oca | 1. South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers More Definitions → |
| cornea | 1. the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera More Definitions → |
| organza | 1. a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy More Definitions → |
| quanta | 1. a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory 2. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) More Definitions → |
| minima | 1. the smallest possible quantity 2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right More Definitions → |
| gemma | 1. small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual More Definitions → |
| fuchsia | 1. any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti 2. a vivid purplish-red color More Definitions → |
| consortia | 1. an association of companies for some definite purpose More Definitions → |
| stanza | 1. a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem More Definitions → |
| diarrhoea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
| emporia | 1. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain More Definitions → |
| moa | 1. extinct flightless bird of New Zealand More Definitions → |
| canna | 1. any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers More Definitions → |
| millennia | 1. a span of 1000 years 2. (New Testament) in the Book of Revelation it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness More Definitions → |
| hypoxia | 1. oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency More Definitions → |
| lasagna | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
| calla | 1. South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix More Definitions → |
| cabana | 1. a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool More Definitions → |
| ova | 1. the female reproductive cell; the female gamete More Definitions → |
| rosacea | 1. a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance More Definitions → |
| holla | 1. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) More Definitions → |
| rhea | 1. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan 2. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia More Definitions → |
| suburbia | 1. a residential district located on the outskirts of a city 2. suburbanites considered as a cultural class or subculture More Definitions → |
| anima | 1. (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious More Definitions → |
| hypoglycemia | 1. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet More Definitions → |
| manta | 1. a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl 2. extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned More Definitions → |
| arista | 1. bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies More Definitions → |
| ambrosia | 1. a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae 2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma More Definitions → |
| rubella | 1. a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester More Definitions → |
| terracotta | 1. a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware More Definitions → |
| dahlia | 1. any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia More Definitions → |
| paraphernalia | 1. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. More Definitions → |
| gondola | 1. a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof 2. long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice More Definitions → |
| taka | 1. the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisa More Definitions → |
| bandana | 1. large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief More Definitions → |
| chimera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination More Definitions → |
| soya | 1. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia 2. the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein) More Definitions → |
| siesta | 1. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) More Definitions → |
| japonica | 1. greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant rose-like flowers; cultivated in many varieties 2. deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms More Definitions → |
| etcetera | 1. additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; entity, other pronoun; pronoun, entity; quantifier: other More Definitions → |
| ponderosa | 1. common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature More Definitions → |
| hypermedia | 1. a multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together More Definitions → |
| azalea | 1. any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors More Definitions → |
| sima | 1. rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium More Definitions → |
| tala | 1. the basic unit of money in Western Samoa More Definitions → |
| chinchilla | 1. the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla 2. a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton More Definitions → |
| arrhythmia | 1. an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart More Definitions → |
| kea | 1. large brownish-green New Zealand parrot More Definitions → |
| pula | 1. the basic unit of money in Botswana More Definitions → |
| mahatma | 1. (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage More Definitions → |
| homophobia | 1. prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality More Definitions → |
| intifada | 1. an uprising by Palestinian Arabs (in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) against Israel in the late 1980s and again in 2000 More Definitions → |
| carina | 1. any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom More Definitions → |
| ganglia | 1. an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons More Definitions → |
| veranda | 1. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
| balsa | 1. strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats 2. forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts More Definitions → |
| paprika | 1. plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers 2. a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos More Definitions → |
| novella | 1. a short novel More Definitions → |
| patina | 1. a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) 2. an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) More Definitions → |
| mycoplasma | 1. any of a group of small parasitic bacteria that lack cell walls and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection More Definitions → |
| spatula | 1. a turner with a narrow flexible blade 2. a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances More Definitions → |
| leukaemia | 1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
| bola | 1. a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie 2. a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin More Definitions → |
| addenda | 1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end More Definitions → |
| cortina | 1. a cobwebby partial veil consisting of silky fibrils More Definitions → |
| manna | 1. hardened sugary exudation of various trees 2. (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus More Definitions → |
| larva | 1. the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose More Definitions → |
| chroma | 1. chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue More Definitions → |
| metazoa | 1. any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges More Definitions → |
| fistula | 1. a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse 2. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface More Definitions → |
| hydrangea | 1. any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea More Definitions → |
| lumina | 1. a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions 2. a cavity or passage in a tubular organ More Definitions → |
| tachycardia | 1. abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute) More Definitions → |
| biota | 1. all the plant and animal life of a particular region More Definitions → |
| diphtheria | 1. acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing More Definitions → |
| analgesia | 1. absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
| senna | 1. any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally More Definitions → |
| etna | 1. a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air More Definitions → |
| mirza | 1. a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man. More Definitions → |
| melodrama | 1. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization More Definitions → |
| ocarina | 1. egg-shaped terracotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes More Definitions → |
| granola | 1. cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar More Definitions → |
| pasha | 1. a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt More Definitions → |
| amygdala | 1. an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior More Definitions → |
| tempera | 1. pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk More Definitions → |
| gardenia | 1. any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers More Definitions → |
| paisa | 1. a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan More Definitions → |
| bodega | 1. a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries More Definitions → |
| rumba | 1. syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba 2. a folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement More Definitions → |
| mandala | 1. any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation More Definitions → |
| panacea | 1. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists More Definitions → |
| samara | 1. a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple More Definitions → |
| gonorrhea | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra More Definitions → |
| listeria | 1. any species of the genus Listeria More Definitions → |
| hypothermia | 1. subnormal body temperature More Definitions → |
| arcana | 1. information known only to a special group More Definitions → |
| bazooka | 1. a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon More Definitions → |
| camellia | 1. any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers More Definitions → |
| selva | 1. a rain forest in a tropical area More Definitions → |
| tarantula | 1. large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) 2. large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites More Definitions → |
| vela | 1. a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms 2. a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking More Definitions → |
| ataxia | 1. inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait More Definitions → |
| seta | 1. stalk of a moss capsule 2. a stiff hair or bristle More Definitions → |
| cornucopia | 1. a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity 2. the property of being extremely abundant More Definitions → |
| alexia | 1. inability to perceive written words More Definitions → |
| yeshiva | 1. an academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts (primarily the Talmud) More Definitions → |
| macadamia | 1. any tree of the genus Macadamia More Definitions → |
| ilia | 1. the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone More Definitions → |
| protea | 1. any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones More Definitions → |
| mimosa | 1. evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers 2. any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves More Definitions → |
| hryvnia | 1. the basic unit of money in Ukraine More Definitions → |
| alopecia | 1. loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer) More Definitions → |
| tapioca | 1. granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings More Definitions → |
| pica | 1. an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently 2. a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing More Definitions → |
| bursa | 1. a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints More Definitions → |
| hemophilia | 1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son More Definitions → |
| kola | 1. tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract More Definitions → |
| lepidoptera | 1. insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales More Definitions → |
| peseta | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos More Definitions → |
| rotunda | 1. a building having a circular plan and a dome 2. a large circular room More Definitions → |
| genitalia | 1. external sex organ More Definitions → |
| belladonna | 1. perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine 2. an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally More Definitions → |
| urethra | 1. duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct More Definitions → |
| anaemia | 1. a lack of vitality 2. a deficiency of red blood cells More Definitions → |
| neuroblastoma | 1. malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly More Definitions → |
| facia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc More Definitions → |
| ischia | 1. one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium More Definitions → |
| sharia | 1. the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed More Definitions → |
| anathema | 1. a detested person 2. a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication More Definitions → |
| toga | 1. a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome More Definitions → |
| dysphagia | 1. condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful More Definitions → |
| cassava | 1. a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics 2. cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca More Definitions → |
| fatwa | 1. a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority More Definitions → |
| continua | 1. a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts More Definitions → |
| rya | 1. a shag rug made in Sweden More Definitions → |
| naira | 1. the basic unit of money in Nigeria More Definitions → |
| centra | 1. the main body of a vertebra More Definitions → |
| adenoma | 1. a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin More Definitions → |
| malacca | 1. stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles 2. a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm More Definitions → |
| xenophobia | 1. a fear of foreigners or strangers More Definitions → |
| ricotta | 1. soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese More Definitions → |
| farina | 1. fine meal made from cereal grain especially wheat; often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings More Definitions → |
| vara | 1. a Spanish unit of length (about a yard) having different values in different localities More Definitions → |
| disa | 1. any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions More Definitions → |
| colloquia | 1. an academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting 2. an address to an academic meeting or seminar More Definitions → |
| umbra | 1. a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light More Definitions → |
| vena | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart More Definitions → |
| diorama | 1. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene More Definitions → |
| dita | 1. evergreen tree of eastern Asia and Philippines having large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally More Definitions → |
| conga | 1. music composed for dancing the conga 2. a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file More Definitions → |
| scleroderma | 1. an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin More Definitions → |
| marimba | 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets More Definitions → |
| myopia | 1. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred More Definitions → |
| trachea | 1. membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi 2. one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids More Definitions → |
| lantana | 1. a genus of about 150 species of flowering shrub, commonly known as shrub verbenas or lantanas More Definitions → |
| kwanza | 1. the basic unit of money in Angola More Definitions → |
| petunia | 1. any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
| dobra | 1. the basic unit of money on Sao Tome e Principe More Definitions → |
| markka | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Finland More Definitions → |
| wisteria | 1. any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria More Definitions → |
| varicella | 1. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body More Definitions → |
| beluga | 1. valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas 2. small northern whale that is white when adult More Definitions → |
| taffeta | 1. a crisp smooth lustrous fabric More Definitions → |
| medulla | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers 2. lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) More Definitions → |
| cassia | 1. any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods 2. Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon More Definitions → |
| lamina | 1. a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral) More Definitions → |
| sciatica | 1. neuralgia along the sciatic nerve More Definitions → |
| candelabra | 1. branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights 2. branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights More Definitions → |
| pinata | 1. plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks More Definitions → |
| lempira | 1. the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
| amoeba | 1. naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion More Definitions → |
| neoplasia | 1. the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor More Definitions → |
| maharaja | 1. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja More Definitions → |
| lacuna | 1. a blank gap or missing part More Definitions → |
| testa | 1. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants More Definitions → |
| atria | 1. any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart) 2. the central area in a building; open to the sky More Definitions → |
| neuralgia | 1. acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves More Definitions → |
| regalia | 1. paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) 2. especially fine or decorative clothing More Definitions → |
| derma | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
| verbena | 1. any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers More Definitions → |
| glioma | 1. a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia More Definitions → |
| cantata | 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text More Definitions → |
| calendula | 1. any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes More Definitions → |
| hymenoptera | 1. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing More Definitions → |
| oka | 1. a Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds 2. a Turkish liquid unit equal to 1.3 pints More Definitions → |
| sura | 1. one of the sections (or chapters) in the Koran 2. the muscular back part of the shank More Definitions → |
| pataca | 1. the basic unit of money in Macao More Definitions → |
| hyena | 1. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion More Definitions → |
| aphasia | 1. inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion More Definitions → |
| tanga | 1. 100 tanga equal 1 Tajikistani ruble More Definitions → |
| artemisia | 1. any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage More Definitions → |
| thrombocytopenia | 1. a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood More Definitions → |
| guava | 1. small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit 2. small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit More Definitions → |
| poinsettia | 1. tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers More Definitions → |
| mantua | 1. loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries More Definitions → |
| canasta | 1. a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank More Definitions → |
| erythema | 1. abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation) More Definitions → |
| shigella | 1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
| pupa | 1. an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult More Definitions → |
| okra | 1. long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant 2. tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus More Definitions → |
| miscellanea | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things More Definitions → |
| arnica | 1. used especially in treating bruises 2. any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica More Definitions → |
| quagga | 1. mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century More Definitions → |
| momenta | 1. an impelling force or strength 2. the product of a body's mass and its velocity More Definitions → |
| causa | 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy More Definitions → |
| troika | 1. a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
| protozoa | 1. any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic More Definitions → |
| dystopia | 1. state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror 2. a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror More Definitions → |
| samsara | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth More Definitions → |
| ganja | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
| alumna | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
| ouguiya | 1. the basic unit of money in Mauritania More Definitions → |
| paella | 1. saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken More Definitions → |
| flotilla | 1. a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships 2. a fleet of small craft More Definitions → |
| casuarina | 1. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood More Definitions → |
| manilla | 1. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp More Definitions → |
| psychedelia | 1. the subculture of users of psychedelic drugs More Definitions → |
| marinara | 1. sauce for pasta; contains tomatoes and garlic and herbs More Definitions → |
| chlorella | 1. any alga of the genus Chlorella More Definitions → |
| pergola | 1. a framework that supports climbing plants More Definitions → |
| giardia | 1. a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans More Definitions → |
| legionella | 1. the motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease More Definitions → |
| kina | 1. the basic unit of money in Papua New Guinea More Definitions → |
| candela | 1. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin More Definitions → |
| yakuza | 1. a Japanese gangster 2. organized crime in Japan; an alliance of criminal organizations and illegal enterprises More Definitions → |
| hyperglycemia | 1. abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes More Definitions → |
| operetta | 1. a short amusing opera More Definitions → |
| hyperthermia | 1. abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer) More Definitions → |
| doula | 1. an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes More Definitions → |
| myasthenia | 1. a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions 2. any muscular weakness More Definitions → |
| penumbra | 1. a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra More Definitions → |
| spermatozoa | 1. the male reproductive cell; the male gamete More Definitions → |
| aspidistra | 1. evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant More Definitions → |
| referenda | 1. a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate More Definitions → |
| cicada | 1. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone More Definitions → |
| freesia | 1. any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers More Definitions → |
| manzanita | 1. chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America 2. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning More Definitions → |
| vaccinia | 1. a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar 2. a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox More Definitions → |
| feria | 1. a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated 2. (in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint More Definitions → |
| reseda | 1. any plant of the genus Reseda More Definitions → |
| titania | 1. a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability More Definitions → |
| marihuana | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
| hematoma | 1. a localized swelling filled with blood More Definitions → |
| purpura | 1. any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding More Definitions → |
| dyspnea | 1. difficult or labored respiration More Definitions → |
| patella | 1. a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint More Definitions → |
| levodopa | 1. the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease More Definitions → |
| pedophilia | 1. a sexual attraction to children More Definitions → |
| stigmata | 1. marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ 2. the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil More Definitions → |
| hoopla | 1. blatant or sensational promotion More Definitions → |
| althea | 1. any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea More Definitions → |
| dyspepsia | 1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea More Definitions → |
| fossa | 1. a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) 2. largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets More Definitions → |
| neutropenia | 1. leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte) More Definitions → |
| cyanobacteria | 1. predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton More Definitions → |
| retinoblastoma | 1. malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells More Definitions → |
| begonia | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes More Definitions → |
| septa | 1. (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities 2. a partition or wall especially in an ovary More Definitions → |
| credenza | 1. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
| alga | 1. primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves More Definitions → |
| eclampsia | 1. a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy More Definitions → |
| vertebra | 1. one of the bony segments of the spinal column More Definitions → |
| polenta | 1. a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water More Definitions → |
| aquaria | 1. a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals More Definitions → |
| cupola | 1. a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting 2. a roof in the form of a dome More Definitions → |
| concertina | 1. coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle 2. free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds More Definitions → |
| naphtha | 1. any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures; used chiefly as solvents More Definitions → |
| liana | 1. a woody climbing usually tropical plant More Definitions → |
| sangria | 1. sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water More Definitions → |
| papilloma | 1. a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass More Definitions → |
| urticaria | 1. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs More Definitions → |
| scintilla | 1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount 2. a sparkling glittering particle More Definitions → |
| majolica | 1. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide More Definitions → |
| intelligentsia | 1. an educated and intellectual elite More Definitions → |
| madrona | 1. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning More Definitions → |
| mola | 1. among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters More Definitions → |
| polyhedra | 1. a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces More Definitions → |
| cyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
| balaclava | 1. a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face More Definitions → |
| jambalaya | 1. spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery More Definitions → |
| thalassemia | 1. an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
| nigella | 1. any plant of the genus Nigella More Definitions → |
| osteosarcoma | 1. malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur More Definitions → |
| oedema | 1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities More Definitions → |
| lobelia | 1. any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia More Definitions → |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1. the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
| rima | 1. a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts More Definitions → |
| enchilada | 1. tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili More Definitions → |
| abracadabra | 1. gibberish and nonsense More Definitions → |
| kookaburra | 1. Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry More Definitions → |
| proteinuria | 1. the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder More Definitions → |
| asana | 1. (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) More Definitions → |
| leva | 1. the basic unit of money in Bulgaria More Definitions → |
| silesia | 1. a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings More Definitions → |
| sabra | 1. a native-born Israeli More Definitions → |
| concha | 1. (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape More Definitions → |
| pacha | 1. a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt More Definitions → |
| parabola | 1. a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve More Definitions → |
| mamba | 1. arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal More Definitions → |
| extrema | 1. the point located farthest from the middle of something 2. the most extreme possible amount or value More Definitions → |
| granuloma | 1. a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection More Definitions → |
| pika | 1. small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America More Definitions → |
| folia | 1. a thin layer or stratum of (especially metamorphic) rock More Definitions → |
| stadia | 1. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments More Definitions → |
| cannula | 1. a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication More Definitions → |
| gramma | 1. pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America More Definitions → |
| tempura | 1. vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried More Definitions → |
| preeclampsia | 1. abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated More Definitions → |
| kurta | 1. a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama) More Definitions → |
| dicta | 1. an authoritative declaration 2. an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding More Definitions → |
| banksia | 1. any shrub or tree of the genus Banksia having alternate leathery leaves apetalous yellow flowers often in showy heads and conelike fruit with winged seeds More Definitions → |
| borrelia | 1. cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever More Definitions → |
| daphnia | 1. minute freshwater crustacean having a round body enclosed in a transparent shell; moves about like a flea by means of hairy branched antennae More Definitions → |
| dopa | 1. amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain More Definitions → |
| vasa | 1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates More Definitions → |
| vanda | 1. any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes More Definitions → |
| gamba | 1. viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello More Definitions → |
| exacta | 1. a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order More Definitions → |
| hyperlipidemia | 1. presence of excess lipids in the blood More Definitions → |
| glioblastoma | 1. a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal More Definitions → |
| sacra | 1. wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx More Definitions → |
| agoraphobia | 1. a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place) More Definitions → |
| alstroemeria | 1. any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers More Definitions → |
| amenorrhea | 1. absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow More Definitions → |
| raffia | 1. leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. 2. fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets More Definitions → |
| cilia | 1. a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms 2. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids More Definitions → |
| buna | 1. made by polymerizing butadiene More Definitions → |
| sultana | 1. pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine 2. dried seedless grape More Definitions → |
| areola | 1. small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing 2. small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite More Definitions → |
| sylva | 1. the forest trees growing in a country or region More Definitions → |
| cuppa | 1. a cup of tea More Definitions → |
| imperia | 1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised 2. supreme authority; absolute dominion More Definitions → |
| satsuma | 1. a variety of mandarin orange, known commonly as cold hardy mandarin, Christmas orange, or tangerine 2. medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin More Definitions → |
| magnesia | 1. a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium More Definitions → |
| bradycardia | 1. abnormally slow heartbeat More Definitions → |
| porphyria | 1. a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion More Definitions → |
| antisera | 1. blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease More Definitions → |
| loggia | 1. a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level More Definitions → |
| schemata | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
| noma | 1. acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children More Definitions → |
| campana | 1. the shape of a bell More Definitions → |
| atresia | 1. an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent More Definitions → |
| bacteremia | 1. transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood More Definitions → |
| stroma | 1. a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it 2. the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast More Definitions → |
| bandanna | 1. large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief More Definitions → |
| grappa | 1. Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing More Definitions → |
| vizsla | 1. Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat More Definitions → |
| klebsiella | 1. a genus of nonmotile rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some cause respiratory and other infections More Definitions → |
| septicemia | 1. invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection More Definitions → |
| bougainvillea | 1. any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions More Definitions → |
| paraplegia | 1. paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma) More Definitions → |
| tanka | 1. a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables 2. a Tibetan religious painting on fabric More Definitions → |
| tinea | 1. infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches More Definitions → |
| dyskinesia | 1. abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements More Definitions → |
| cochlea | 1. the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti More Definitions → |
| breccia | 1. a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand More Definitions → |
| arugula | 1. erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender More Definitions → |
| chickpea | 1. the seed of the chickpea plant 2. Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds More Definitions → |
| viscera | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
| gynecomastia | 1. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives) More Definitions → |
| baklava | 1. rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey More Definitions → |
| tapa | 1. the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus 2. a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark More Definitions → |
| rickettsia | 1. any of a group of very small rod-shaped bacteria that live in biting arthropods (as ticks and mites) and cause disease in vertebrate hosts; they cause typhus and other febrile diseases in human beings More Definitions → |
| maquiladora | 1. an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border); parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border More Definitions → |
| payola | 1. a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record More Definitions → |
| hosanna | 1. a cry of praise or adoration (to God) More Definitions → |
| mycobacteria | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases 2. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
| jacaranda | 1. an important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black More Definitions → |
| anoxia | 1. severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues More Definitions → |
| sika | 1. small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers More Definitions → |
| toccata | 1. a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style More Definitions → |
| intima | 1. the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel) More Definitions → |
| apologia | 1. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly More Definitions → |
| zinnia | 1. any of various plants of the genus Zinnia cultivated for their variously and brightly colored flower heads More Definitions → |
| parenchyma | 1. animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels 2. the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems More Definitions → |
| pavlova | 1. a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream More Definitions → |
| kachina | 1. a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit 2. a deified spirit of the Pueblo people More Definitions → |
| stoma | 1. a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass 2. a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) More Definitions → |
| sterna | 1. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs More Definitions → |
| asphyxia | 1. a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas More Definitions → |
| pyjama | 1. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries 2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers More Definitions → |
| catena | 1. a chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma) More Definitions → |
| pleura | 1. the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest More Definitions → |
| shisha | 1. an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water More Definitions → |
| tarantella | 1. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella 2. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons More Definitions → |
| cauda | 1. any taillike structure More Definitions → |
| pharmacopoeia | 1. a collection or stock of drugs More Definitions → |
| bulla | 1. (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid 2. the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull More Definitions → |
| stupa | 1. a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists More Definitions → |
| glia | 1. sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system More Definitions → |
| manana | 1. an unspecified time in the future More Definitions → |
| sayonara | 1. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
| nanna | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
| haemophilia | 1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son More Definitions → |
| neuroma | 1. any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| pitta | 1. any bird of the genus Pitta; brilliantly colored chiefly terrestrial birds with short wings and tail and stout bills More Definitions → |
| ischaemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
| pheochromocytoma | 1. a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension More Definitions → |
| novena | 1. a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days More Definitions → |
| paca | 1. large burrowing rodent of South America and Central America; highly esteemed as food More Definitions → |
| amphora | 1. an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine More Definitions → |
| macula | 1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field 2. a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision More Definitions → |
| hematuria | 1. the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease More Definitions → |
| meningioma | 1. a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant More Definitions → |
| primula | 1. any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads More Definitions → |
| weka | 1. flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting More Definitions → |
| amblyopia | 1. visual impairment without apparent organic pathology More Definitions → |
| microflora | 1. microscopic plants; bacteria are often considered to be microflora More Definitions → |
| bibliotheca | 1. a collection of books More Definitions → |
| hypercalcemia | 1. the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease More Definitions → |
| chimaera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination 2. a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail More Definitions → |
| hepatoma | 1. carcinoma of the liver More Definitions → |
| chela | 1. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods 2. a Hindu disciple of a swami More Definitions → |
| cowpea | 1. fruit or seed of the cowpea plant 2. sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure More Definitions → |
| partita | 1. one of the variations contained in a partita 2. (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century More Definitions → |
| quesadilla | 1. a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated More Definitions → |
| flagella | 1. a whip used to inflict punishment 2. a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) More Definitions → |
| hemangioma | 1. benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks More Definitions → |
| perestroika | 1. an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy More Definitions → |
| eosinophilia | 1. a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood More Definitions → |
| fibula | 1. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle More Definitions → |
| brouhaha | 1. loud confused noise from many sources 2. a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits More Definitions → |
| campanula | 1. any of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
| rhabdomyosarcoma | 1. a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle More Definitions → |
| corrida | 1. a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators More Definitions → |
| honoraria | 1. a fee paid for a nominally free service More Definitions → |
| olla | 1. leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper More Definitions → |
| grama | 1. pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America More Definitions → |
| bibliomania | 1. preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books More Definitions → |
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