Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In mathematics, of the ninth degree or order.
  • noun An algebraic function or form of the ninth degree; a quantic of the ninth degree.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective mathematics Describing a polynomial that has 9 as the highest exponent of its terms.
  • adjective algebraic geometry Describing a curve the equation of which is nonic.
  • adjective Describing a type of beer glass used in British public houses; in the form of a truncated cone with a bulge around outside, just below the rim.

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  • Despite this, however, the theory that the economic base determines politics and not vice versa is still ca - nonic doctrine in all communist countries.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • Glassware: The English nonic pint glass with its slight curve near the top will hold the beer's head and allow for a good grip.

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  • The nonic beer glass provided in the image below is spot on!

    January 4, 2012

  • Thanks for pointing this out, h. Really the only acceptable type of glass for bitter.

    January 4, 2012

  • You're welcome, yarb. Cheers!

    January 4, 2012