trans. To fight against; to attack or oppose (physically or verbally), See oppugn. Also occas. intr. α. 1615 R. Rogers Comm. Bk. Judges 486 To forfeit their soules to him sc. the devil with whose engins and tooles they appugne each other. 1647 J. Ellis Vindiciæ Catholicæ Ep. Ded. sig. A2v, Such opinions, as are..appugned constantly..by the most eminent of our owne party. 1714 J. Macky Journey through Eng. (1723) 134 Here a Youth must study above three Years, before he can be a Batchelor of Arts; nay, must publickly apugn for several Days. 1814 Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 31 Dec. 854/2 National worship..is carefully protected by the statutes of the realm: consequently,..no person should be suffered to appugn it. β. 1623 H. Cockeram Eng. Dict. Adpugne. To fight against. 1644 Vindex Angl. in Harleian Misc. (1744) II. 36 Moths and Cankers, who..must still be engrafting new coined Words in our English Nursery... a few Examples... Adpugne, Adgale, Adstupiate, etc.. See oppugn.
"Acidum pingue" is the Latin term for "fatty acid" that has been most frequently used in documents that are accessible by the Internet. However, numerous online uses of this term derive from the adoption of the term by Johann Friedrich Meyer in 1874 to incorrectly denote a substance supposedly derived from fire or the light of fire, which allegedly contributes causticity to alkalies.
Google reports the following numbers of websites that include each of the following four words: lacunate — 7850, lacunal — 25,500, lacunary — 96,100, lacunar — 483,000, cavitary — 267,000 and caval — 5.39 million.
"Acidum pingue" is the Latin term for "fatty acid" that has been most frequently used in documents that are accessible by the Internet. However, numerous online uses of this term derive from the adoption of the term by Johann Friedrich Meyer in 1874 to incorrectly denote a substance supposedly derived from fire or the light of fire, which allegedly contributes causticity to alkalies.
Ruzuzu, thank you for your kind words. I was thinking about you just the day before you posted your remarks. I very much enjoyed receiving communication from you.
Thank you alexz. Typically, I include solely words of Latin or Greek origin in my lists but since smidge is such a cool word in my opinion, I will add it as well as iota.
mycota or Mycota signifies 1. the fungal organisms of a particular habitat or location (with sg. or pl. concord); 2. a synonym of kingdom Fungi (with capital initial and sg. or pl. concord).
Latin osculum pacis = a kiss given as a sign of friendliness, the kiss of peace; specifically that greeting given as a token of Christian love at early Christian religious services (OED).
Latin hostes humani generis = enemies (or enemy) of the human race. The term, hostes is plural, but either singular or plural in application. Cf. hostes generis humani).
Adlection means appointment, by nomination rather than election, to a governing body (esp. the former Roman Senate), or to a position of higher status (OED).
1949 Oxf. Classical Dict. 6/2 Though the right of adlection had been largely employed by Julius Caesar, it was exercised cautiously by the first emperors.
1974 Amer. Jrnl. Philol. 95 90 The adlection to praetorian and patrician rank could have occurred in absentia.
1977 F. Millar Emperor in Rom. World 295 Under Commodus also we meet the earliest case of adlection inter consulares.
2005 Internat. Jrnl. Classical Trad. 12 127 Adlection to the Senate would, of course, carry senatorial status.
Proboscic: having a proboscis; relating to, resembling, or of the nature of a proboscis — now chiefly humorous with reference to a person's nose (OED). See proboscidiform.
1852 J. Coldstream in Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. IV. i. 36/2 Pulmograda..4. Proboscic: the lower and central part of the body prolonged into a proboscis-like appendage.
1920 Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Press 31 Dec. 16/3 Meanderer's emotion then found relief in a tear from each eye, which proboscic moistening he is brazen enough to confess here without blushing.
1988 Newsday (N.Y.) (Nexis) 6 Nov. 39 A candidate for office dare not sneeze in public until his analysts have assessed public opinion of such involuntary proboscic activity.
2000 Independent (Nexis) 26 July 5 With its proboscic snout, its attenuated delta wings..and its aristocratic demeanour, Concorde continues to make heads turn.
Os coccygis = the coccygeal bone or the coccyx. L. os = a bone; coccygis (genitive case) = of a cuckoo (referring to the form of the bill of this bird).
pantopelagian (1) is applied to birds that dart into the stormy sea as a stormy petrel or albatross does; (2) frequenting or inhabiting the open seas (OED).
Pantopelagianus: (all; the sea). Ornithology. Applied by Fleurien to birds that dart into the stormy sea, as the petrel and albatross. > Fch. pantopelanien, adjective.
Mayne, R. G. (M.D.) 1860. An expository lexicon of the terms, ancient and modern; in medical and general science, including a complete medico-legal vocabulary, and presenting the correct pronunciation, derivation, defintion, and application of the names, analogues, synonymes, and phrases (in English, Latin, Greek, French, and German) connected with medicine, and employed in the natural sciences. John Churchill, London.
Pantopelagian: frequenting all seas, or the whole sea; applied by Fleurien to such birds as the albatross and the stormy petrel.
Gk. λόφος = 1. nape; 2. withers (of horse); 3. crest (of hill, ridge, helmet, birds’ crown), tuft (of feathers or hair on crown), comb of fowl; 4. dorsal fin of large fishes; 5. tonsure (shaven zone) in middle of crown performed usu. as religious rite. Pl.: λόφοι.
L. echinus = 1. a hedgehog; 2. sea-urchin; 3. land-urchin; 4. copper vessel for the table, rinsing bowl; 5. prickly husk of a chestnut; 6. ornament under the chapiter of a Doric or Ionic column,
Gk hoi (οἵ, masc. pl.) = the article "the;" Ionic Gk pοllοί (πολλοί, masc. pl. adjective) = many. Hoi polloi = the many, the majority, the masses, the plebes.
Atlapetes is the generic epithet of 27 species of Latin American Emberizidae, which are nominated brush-finches (montane bird — Gk. Atlas = mythic Titan king of Mauretania, who was transformed into a mountain; pεtēnόn = a bird).
The name, leucophrys, is the specific epithet of 14 avian species and the subspecific epithet of another two avian species (Gk. lεύkophrυs = white-browed). The name, leucophrus, is the specific epithet of a single avian species.
Brotogeris is a genus consisting of eight species of parakeets from Latin America (Gk. Brotógērυs = with human voice; the Gk. suffix -υs is replaced with the L. suffix -is).
Pyriglena (that which is fiery-eyed; Gk. pῠríglēnοs = fiery-eyed; a = fem. suffix signifying that which is) is the genetic epithet of a genus consisting of three species of antbirds (family Thamnophilidae) from Latin America.
Habiliments sometimes refer to the adornments of non-human animals as manifested in the following passages.
"The habiliments of the two forms of larks are more divergent than would appear at first blush. Above, the coloration of neglecta (the western) is paler and grayer than that of magna, the black markings being less conspicuous, and those on the tertials and middle tail-feathers being arranged in narrow, isolated bars, and not connected along the shaft" (Birds of the Rockies, Leander Sylvester Keyser, McClurg, 1902).
"If there is anything shabby or deficient in the attire of a specimen, it is usually safe in spring to relegate it to the female persuasion, although in many cases the young males are condemned to wear the mean habiliments of the female until they have gained their glorious prerogatives (The Birds' Calendar, H. E. Parkhurst, 1894).
In addition, remiss means 1. (of a condition, disease, etc.): not intense or strong; moderate, mild; 2. (of degree): moderate, low, slight; lesser (OED).
Provene (intransitive) means 1. to come as proceeds or produce; to proceed, arise (from any source of revenue or profit); 2. to arise, derive from a source (OED).
A nidicole is 1. an animal which lives in the nest, burrow, etc., of another species; 2. a bird or other animal whose young remain in the nest, burrow, etc., for an extended period after birth (OED).
In addition to the definition above, defluxion means 1. a flowing or running down; 2. something that flows or runs down; 3. an effluence or emanation; 4. a falling off (of hair) (OEM).
L. cruor 1. gore; 2. blood flowing from a wound; 3. (rarely) bloodstream; 4. murder, slaughter; 5. blood-like juice from a vegetable or other plant; 6. blood.
In addition, exclude means to hatch or give birth to. "After Latin excludere ova. To draw, put or thrust forth from (a receptacle); to hatch (chickens, etc.); also fig.; to give birth to (young), to lay (eggs). Also †of the midwife: To extract. Const. from, out of" (OED).
Ac etiam means "and also" (English law). It was formerly used in certain actions to introduce a clause stating the real cause of the action after a fictitious cause had been alleged in order to establish jurisdiction.
L. ac = and, and also, and besides; etiam = and also, besides/furthermore, in addition/as well; even, actually; yes/indeed; now too, as yet, still, even now; yet again; likewise; (particle).
Revestry (verb) means to deposit, store (something) in or as in a revestry. Revestry (noun) means the vestry or sacristy of a church or the analogous part of a temple (OED).
In Latin, brachium or bracchium means primarily forearm and secondarily entire arm. In English, the word has been corrupted to generally mean upper arm. In addition, brachium in English means arm (Terminologia anatomica, 1998, Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).
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biocon commented on the word junctio communicans
Latin for gap junction.
September 11, 2015
biocon commented on the word jonction lacunaire
French for gap junction.
September 11, 2015
biocon commented on the word communicating junction
See gap junction.
September 11, 2015
biocon commented on the word zonula communicans
Latin for gap junction.
September 11, 2015
biocon commented on the word macula communicans
Latin for gap junction.
September 11, 2015
biocon commented on the word assilire
Latin assilire = to mount, male-on-female.
September 9, 2015
biocon commented on the word appugn
α.
1615 R. Rogers Comm. Bk. Judges 486 To forfeit their soules to him sc. the devil with whose engins and tooles they appugne each other.
1647 J. Ellis Vindiciæ Catholicæ Ep. Ded. sig. A2v, Such opinions, as are..appugned constantly..by the most eminent of our owne party.
1714 J. Macky Journey through Eng. (1723) 134 Here a Youth must study above three Years, before he can be a Batchelor of Arts; nay, must publickly apugn for several Days.
1814 Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 31 Dec. 854/2 National worship..is carefully protected by the statutes of the realm: consequently,..no person should be suffered to appugn it.
β.
1623 H. Cockeram Eng. Dict. Adpugne. To fight against.
1644 Vindex Angl. in Harleian Misc. (1744) II. 36 Moths and Cankers, who..must still be engrafting new coined Words in our English Nursery... a few Examples... Adpugne, Adgale, Adstupiate, etc.. See oppugn.
September 9, 2015
biocon commented on the word repositure
The term, repositure, denotes the action or process of repositing; an instance of this; (also) the fact or condition of being reposited (OED).
September 7, 2015
biocon commented on the list bloodstream
Number of websites, according to Google, in which the precise Latin terms that follow reside (the searched term was enclosed by quotation marks).
apparatus circulatorius — 2100
fluentum sanguineum — 20
flumen sanguineum — 20
September 5, 2015
biocon commented on the word acidum pingue
"Acidum pingue" is the Latin term for "fatty acid" that has been most frequently used in documents that are accessible by the Internet. However, numerous online uses of this term derive from the adoption of the term by Johann Friedrich Meyer in 1874 to incorrectly denote a substance supposedly derived from fire or the light of fire, which allegedly contributes causticity to alkalies.
September 2, 2015
biocon commented on the word valitude
See valetude.
August 31, 2015
biocon commented on the word τροχός
Gk. τροχός = a wheel.
August 24, 2015
biocon commented on the list crocodile--1
Leviathan is post-classical Latin.
August 16, 2015
biocon commented on the word σοȗχος
Gk. σοȗχος = crocodile.
August 16, 2015
biocon commented on the word proximous
Oxford English Dictionary — proximous = 1. near; 2. coming next.
August 5, 2015
biocon commented on the word protogeneous
Protogeneous = Of a primary or original nature; belonging to an early stage of existence (OED).
June 3, 2015
biocon commented on the word somnorific
Somnorific is a variant of soporific.
May 31, 2015
biocon commented on the word somniferic
Somniferic is a variant of soporific.
May 31, 2015
biocon commented on the word soporative
Soporative is a variant of soporific.
May 31, 2015
biocon commented on the list cup-shaped
Number of googled websites containing the following terms: scyphate: 135,000; cyathiform: 93,800; poculiform: 22,700; cotyloid 72,300; acetabular: 1.96 million; acetabuliform: 15,900
May 23, 2015
biocon commented on the word reptate
Reptate = creep or crawl, especially in the manner of a snake.
May 21, 2015
biocon commented on the word rigesce
Rigesce = to stiffen. Borrowed from Latin.
May 19, 2015
biocon commented on the word volatic
volatic — (A, noun): a winged creature. (B, adjective). that flies or flits about on the wing (In flight, or in reference to an itch) (OED).
May 17, 2015
biocon commented on the word ophic
Ophic = of or pertaining to snakes (OED). See ophidian.
May 15, 2015
biocon commented on the word mollipilose
1890 Cent. Dict. Mollipilose, having soft or fine pelage or plumage, as a quadruped or bird.
May 14, 2015
biocon commented on the word coenose
Coe`nose = muddy, filthy (OED)
May 14, 2015
biocon commented on the word limus
Limus = mud, slime (OED).
May 14, 2015
biocon commented on the word parvicollis
L. parvicollis = short-necked.
May 12, 2015
biocon commented on the word pectinoid
Resembling a pecten or scallop; belonging to or characteristic of the family Pectinidae or related families (OED), comb-like.
May 12, 2015
biocon commented on the word rhynchos
rhynchos = beak, snout — transliteration of Gk. ῥύγχος into Latin and English. See rostrum.
May 11, 2015
biocon commented on the word δειρή
Gk δειρή = 1. neck, throat; 2. collar.
May 10, 2015
biocon commented on the word pelagus
L. pelagus = the sea.
May 8, 2015
biocon commented on the word altum mare
L. altum mare = the high sea or the high seas
May 8, 2015
biocon commented on the word κλειστός
Gk κλειστός = closed.
April 28, 2015
biocon commented on the word cleisto-
Gk κλειστός = closed.
April 28, 2015
biocon commented on the word pollence
A variant of pollency.
April 21, 2015
biocon commented on the list hollow-or-having-a-cavity
Google reports the following numbers of websites that include each of the following four words: lacunate — 7850, lacunal — 25,500, lacunary — 96,100, lacunar — 483,000, cavitary — 267,000 and caval — 5.39 million.
April 7, 2015
biocon commented on the word kotyle
Kotyle is a variant of cotyle.
March 25, 2015
biocon commented on the word terra alta
Latin terra alta = highland
March 25, 2015
biocon commented on the list swift-or-rapid
Thank you fbharjo.
March 20, 2015
biocon commented on the list swift-or-rapid
The number of websites that Google reveals for the following are, respectively, 13,400 for celeritous and 76,000 for velocious.
March 20, 2015
biocon commented on the word primigenialness
Primigenialness = originalness, the being the first of the kind (OED).
March 16, 2015
biocon commented on the word primitiae
The absence of "Definitions" for this word surprises me.
March 16, 2015
biocon commented on the word primitiae
Primitiae = 1. first fruits or first produce; 2. the amniotic fluid discharged at the inception of parturition (OED).
March 16, 2015
biocon commented on the word mollet
See mullet.
March 13, 2015
biocon commented on the word πλήσιος
Greek πλήσιος denotes near, close to, neighboring.
February 28, 2015
biocon commented on the word calceolus
L. calceolus signifies small shoe or half-boot.
February 23, 2015
biocon commented on the word ὑποδημάτιον
HypodEmátion signifies small shoe or half-boot.
February 23, 2015
biocon commented on the word velocious
Google reveals 25,300 websites for velocious, 12,600 for celeritous and merely 768 for celerious.
February 23, 2015
biocon commented on the word celeritous
Google reveals 12,600 websites for celeritous, 768 for celerious but 25,300 for velocious.
February 23, 2015
biocon commented on the word celerious
Google (09-18-2017) reveals solely 1220 websites for "celerious," but 40,700 for celeritous and 99,800 for velocious.
February 23, 2015
biocon commented on the word synthenic
Synthenic = containing a common series of genes.
February 18, 2015
biocon commented on the list fatty-acid
"Acidum pingue" is the Latin term for "fatty acid" that has been most frequently used in documents that are accessible by the Internet. However, numerous online uses of this term derive from the adoption of the term by Johann Friedrich Meyer in 1874 to incorrectly denote a substance supposedly derived from fire or the light of fire, which allegedly contributes causticity to alkalies.
February 2, 2015
biocon commented on the word bifurcal
See bifurcate (OED).
December 27, 2014
biocon commented on the word consurrection
Consurrection = rising together or along with (others) OED
November 24, 2014
biocon commented on the word timor
Timor = fear (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 26, 2014
biocon commented on the word pulmo
L. pulmo = a lung.
October 12, 2014
biocon commented on the word exility
1819 H. Busk Vestriad iv. 313 His exility of snout.
September 21, 2014
biocon commented on the word inextensive
Inextensive signfies not extensive.
September 12, 2014
biocon commented on the word marcescere
Latin marcescere signifies 1. to wither, pine away, droop, decay;
2. become weak, feeble, powerless, to pine or waste away, languish.
September 2, 2014
biocon commented on the word pollency
Pollency signifies power, strength (OED).
August 23, 2014
biocon commented on the list bristle-shaped
Ruzuzu, thank you for your kind words. I was thinking about you just the day before you posted your remarks. I very much enjoyed receiving communication from you.
August 21, 2014
biocon commented on the word rutilous
Rutilous signifies 1. glowing, shining, gleaming, glittering, with either a reddish or golden light; 2. reddish; 3. sandy (OED).
June 9, 2014
biocon commented on the word rubent
Rubent signifies reddening or red (OED).
June 9, 2014
biocon commented on the word rubid
Rubid signifies reddish, somewhat red (OED). Latin: also dark red.
June 9, 2014
biocon commented on the word mollescent
Yes, indeed.
May 19, 2014
biocon commented on the word mollescent
Mollescent signifies 1. that has become, or tends to become, soft; 2. making soft, softening (OED).
May 18, 2014
biocon commented on the word spiscious
Spiscious = of a thick consistency (OED)
May 13, 2014
biocon commented on the word celeripes
L. celeripēs = swift-footed. See celeripedis and properipes.
April 23, 2014
biocon commented on the word tardipes
L. tardipēs = 1. slow-footed, tardy-footed; 2. limping, halting.
April 21, 2014
biocon commented on the word opitulate
Opitulate means to help, assist, aid (OED).
April 3, 2014
biocon commented on the word cui bono
Literally, "with benefit to whom" (Latin).
February 28, 2014
biocon commented on the word sapientipotent
Sapientipotent signfies mighty in wisdom (OED).
February 21, 2014
biocon commented on the word urbaneness
Urbaneness is the quality of being urbane (OED).
February 21, 2014
biocon commented on the word pachynsis
Pachynsis signifies a pathological or abnormal thickening of a bodily organ, tissue, or structure.
February 21, 2014
biocon commented on the word ignific
Ignific means producing fire (OED).
February 11, 2014
biocon commented on the word torrente sangíneo
Spanish: bloodstream.
February 10, 2014
biocon commented on the word apparatus circulatorius
L. Apparatus circulatorius = bloodstream, circulatory system.
February 10, 2014
biocon commented on the word systema sanguineum
L. Systema sanguineum = bloodstream, circulatory system.
February 10, 2014
biocon commented on the word eurycerous
Eurycerous means having broad horns (OED).
January 26, 2014
biocon commented on the word scrupose
Scrupose means rough, jagged (OED).
January 19, 2014
biocon commented on the word tardiloquent
Tardiloquent means speaking slowly (OED).
December 6, 2013
biocon commented on the word paucify
Paucify means To make few or fewer; to lessen, diminish (OED).
November 25, 2013
biocon commented on the word paucify
Paucify means "to make few or fewer; to lessen, diminish" (Oxford English Dictionary). Also see: https://books.google.com/books?id=UHMLAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA476&lpg=PA476&dq=paucify&source=bl&ots=TrS-WS-otz&sig=cTU23XvZx0uctU-n6XVGqAQy7mU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwik56S_u_XVAhXHQiYKHSJIAxMQ6AEIPDAE#v=onepage&q=paucify&f=false
November 25, 2013
biocon commented on the word pervagation
Pervagation is the action of wandering through or about (OED).
November 25, 2013
biocon commented on the word prevailent
Prevailent means 1. widespread, pervasive, prevalent prevailant; 2. powerful, influential (OED).
October 9, 2013
biocon commented on the word prevailant
See prevailent.
October 9, 2013
biocon commented on the word obumber
Obumber means to shelter; overshadow; cast a shadow over, obscure (OED).
October 6, 2013
biocon commented on the word obumbilate
Obumbilate means to obscure (OED).
October 6, 2013
biocon commented on the word tenebrate
tenebrate = darkened, dark (OED).
October 5, 2013
biocon commented on the word sclerosic
Sclerosic = sclerotic (OED).
September 1, 2013
biocon commented on the word dreper
Dreper = one who kills, a murderer (OED).
August 25, 2013
biocon commented on the list small-particle
Thank you alexz. Typically, I include solely words of Latin or Greek origin in my lists but since smidge is such a cool word in my opinion, I will add it as well as iota.
August 24, 2013
biocon commented on the word oligohydraminos
Oligohydraminos means deficiency of amniotic fluid sometimes resulting in embryonic defect through adherence between embryo and amnion.
August 4, 2013
biocon commented on the word mycota
mycota or Mycota signifies 1. the fungal organisms of a particular habitat or location (with sg. or pl. concord); 2. a synonym of kingdom Fungi (with capital initial and sg. or pl. concord).
July 27, 2013
biocon commented on the word torve
Latin torvus = 1. staring, keen, piercing; 2. wild, stern, fierce, grim, savage.
July 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word caveat emptor
Latin caveat emptor literally means the buyer should beware, the purchaser should take precautions.
July 17, 2013
biocon commented on the word osculum pacis
Latin osculum pacis = a kiss given as a sign of friendliness, the kiss of peace; specifically that greeting given as a token of Christian love at early Christian religious services (OED).
July 17, 2013
biocon commented on the word infusoria
When this term is a taxonomic category (the vast majority of cases cited here), its first letter is capitalized (Infusoria).
July 6, 2013
biocon commented on the word hostes generis humani
Latin hostes generis humani is a variant of hostes humani generis.
June 26, 2013
biocon commented on the word hostes humani generis
Latin hostes humani generis = enemies (or enemy) of the human race. The term, hostes is plural, but either singular or plural in application. Cf. hostes generis humani).
June 26, 2013
biocon commented on the word volucer
Latin volucer means 1. flying; 2. winged; 3. fleet, swift, rapid; 4. passing quickly by, fleeting, transient, transitory
June 24, 2013
biocon commented on the word recinct
Recinct means to surround or enclose (OED).
June 16, 2013
biocon commented on the word taeniiform
Taeniiform = taeniform. Both taenii- and taeni- are combining forms.
June 8, 2013
biocon commented on the word terrestria
L. terrestria = land animals (Weysse, Arthur Wisswald, 1911: 496. A synoptic text-book of zoölogy, for colleges and schools. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=pst.000057602141;view=1up;seq=534
June 5, 2013
biocon commented on the word torquemada
Torquemada means persecutor, "after Tomas de Torquemada 1498, Spanish Dominican monk and first inquisitor general for all Spanish possession."
May 28, 2013
biocon commented on the word forcepped
Forcepped (nonce word) means having or provided with forceps.
May 25, 2013
biocon commented on the word trophus
Trophus is a masticatory apparatus in Rotifera.
May 20, 2013
biocon commented on the list a-fork-or-split
A belated thanks to fbharjo for ramification.
May 17, 2013
biocon commented on the word innatant
Innatant = swimming or floating in or upon some liquid (OED).
May 12, 2013
biocon commented on the list with-upturned-snout
I thank leaden for adding two superlative words to this list.
Thank you, ruzuzu, for your gracious comment.
May 12, 2013
biocon commented on the word repandirostrus
L. repandirostrus = with upturned snout.
May 8, 2013
biocon commented on the word involucer
L. involucer (masc.) = 1. unfledged; 2. unable to fly, flightless.
April 7, 2013
biocon commented on the word atrox
L. atrox = savage, cruel, fierce, atrocious, harsh, severe, unyielding.
Panthera atrox (American Lion) was one of the North American megafauna that became extinct 10,000-12,000 years ago.
March 30, 2013
biocon commented on the word ἀετώδης
English aetodes.
March 28, 2013
biocon commented on the word ἀετώδης
Gk. ἀετώδης = eagle-like.
March 27, 2013
biocon commented on the word ancyloid
Ancyloid means "resembling a clasp, noose or hook" (New Sydenham Soc. Lexicon 1879, from OED).
March 24, 2013
biocon commented on the word adlection
Adlection means appointment, by nomination rather than election, to a governing body (esp. the former Roman Senate), or to a position of higher status (OED).
1949 Oxf. Classical Dict. 6/2 Though the right of adlection had been largely employed by Julius Caesar, it was exercised cautiously by the first emperors.
1974 Amer. Jrnl. Philol. 95 90 The adlection to praetorian and patrician rank could have occurred in absentia.
1977 F. Millar Emperor in Rom. World 295 Under Commodus also we meet the earliest case of adlection inter consulares.
2005 Internat. Jrnl. Classical Trad. 12 127 Adlection to the Senate would, of course, carry senatorial status.
March 23, 2013
biocon commented on the word tracture
Tracture means a drawing, attraction; enticement (OED).
March 23, 2013
biocon commented on the list verba-ut-pertineant-ad-absens
Thanks for the notice.
March 20, 2013
biocon commented on the user adirgeforher
Thank you for your dulce words.
March 20, 2013
biocon commented on the word enneamer
Enneamer is a nine-part chemical compound. Gk. ennéa = nine; méros = part.
March 12, 2013
biocon commented on the word adjuvate
Adjuvate means to (1) to help, aid, assist; (2) to facilitate (OED).
March 8, 2013
biocon commented on the word lucrate
Lucrate means to gain or win (OED).
February 25, 2013
biocon commented on the word ligatory
Ligatory signifies 1. a. serving to bind or tie up; 2. that has binding force, obligatory (OED).
January 20, 2013
biocon commented on the word caput radicis
The term caput radicis means the crown of the root in a plant (OED).
January 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word Caput Medusae
Caput Medusae signifies 1. the star Algol or Medusa's Head in Perseus; 2. a species of fossil Pentacrinite (OED).
January 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word caput lupinum
The term caput lupinum (literally wolf's head) means outlaw (OED).
January 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word Caput Draconis
Caput Draconis signifies Dragon's Head, a star in Draco (OED).
January 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word proboscic
Proboscic: having a proboscis; relating to, resembling, or of the nature of a proboscis — now chiefly humorous with reference to a person's nose (OED). See proboscidiform.
1852 J. Coldstream in Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. IV. i. 36/2 Pulmograda..4. Proboscic: the lower and central part of the body prolonged into a proboscis-like appendage.
1920 Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Press 31 Dec. 16/3 Meanderer's emotion then found relief in a tear from each eye, which proboscic moistening he is brazen enough to confess here without blushing.
1988 Newsday (N.Y.) (Nexis) 6 Nov. 39 A candidate for office dare not sneeze in public until his analysts have assessed public opinion of such involuntary proboscic activity.
2000 Independent (Nexis) 26 July 5 With its proboscic snout, its attenuated delta wings..and its aristocratic demeanour, Concorde continues to make heads turn.
January 14, 2013
biocon commented on the word sanguis
L. sanguis = blood. This term is used in anatomy and physiology.
January 9, 2013
biocon commented on the word propinquant
Propinquant = nearby, close at hand (see propinquitous).
December 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word impere
Impere means a command, order (OED).
December 17, 2012
biocon commented on the word scind
The example here needs to be elided.
December 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word ansa
In addition, ansa means a loop or structure resembling a loop (Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002).
December 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word inveigh
In addition, inveigh means to carry in, bring in (to use); introduce (OED).
December 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word fidimplicitary
Le me gusta.
December 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word adauge
Adauge means to increase, augment (OED).
November 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word nicetery
Nicetery means a charm or talisman for securing victory (OED). L. nīcētērium = a prize of victory.
November 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word formose
In addition, formose means beautiful, comely (OED). See formous, which is a variant of this word.
November 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word formous
See formose.
November 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word summum pulchrum
Summum pulchrum means the highest beauty (OED).
November 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word summum genus
In addition, summum genus means the highest or most comprehensive division in a classification (OED).
November 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word summoperous
Summoperous (nonce word) means highest, utmost (OED).
November 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word Siluriformes
Siluriformes is the taxonomic order of catfishes (see siluriformes).
November 10, 2012
biocon commented on the word siluriformes
The initial letter of the names of taxonomic categories, including orders, is uppercase (see Siluriformes).
November 10, 2012
biocon commented on the word lumbosus
Medieval Latin lumbosus = great-buttocked (Levins, Peter 1579, Manipulus vocabulorum). An English cognate would be lumbose.
November 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word deperdite
Deperdite means A: (adjective) — lost, abandoned, involved in ruin or perdition; B: (noun) — something lost or perished (OED). Variant of deperdit.
November 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word deperdit
See deperdite.
November 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word viduate
OED: Viduate means 1. destitute of something; 2. widowed.
November 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word persequent
Persequent means "that follows; pursuing; subsequent, next" (OED).
1904 F. W. Rolfe Hadrian VII xxii. 402 ‘You stay here till you feel better..,’ Hadrian mewed to His delighted and excited and persequent cat.
November 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word deterior
Deterior means inferior in quality, worse (OED).
October 31, 2012
biocon commented on the word Via Dolorosa
L. Via Dolorosa = Sorrowful Way.
October 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word Via Lactea
Via Lactea (Latin) = Milky Way. Via is a feminine noun and lactea is a feminine adjective.
October 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word via lactea
The first letters of via and lactea should be upper case. See Via Lactea.
October 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word pulmo attrahens ac reddens animam
This Latin phrase means "the lung attracting (inspiring) and restoring air."
October 21, 2012
biocon commented on the list that-inhabits-the-abode-of-another
Excellent!
October 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word patulicate
Patulicate means to open, be made wide, spread out (OED).
October 14, 2012
biocon commented on the word aliture
Aliture is the process of nourishing; nourishment (OED).
October 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word alition
Alition is the action of supplying nourishment; alimentation (OED).
October 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word cavitas
L. cavitas = a hollow or cavity. This term is used in anatomy.
October 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word conclamate
Conclamate means to call out against (OED).
October 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word os coccygis
Os coccygis = the coccygeal bone or the coccyx. L. os = a bone; coccygis (genitive case) = of a cuckoo (referring to the form of the bill of this bird).
October 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word sua sponte
L. sua sponte = of one's own will or accord, voluntarily. Sua = one's (own). Sponte (noun) = free will or accord.
September 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word sponte
L. sponte A: (noun) = free will; B: (adverb) = of one's own will, voluntarily; for one's own sake.
September 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word cuisinic
Cuisinic (nonce word) means pertaining to cuisine (OED).
September 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word bete noire
See bête noire.
September 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word subrige
Subrige (transitive verb) means to raise up (OED).
September 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word infimous
Infimous means 1. very low or base; 2. basest (OED).
September 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word celer
L. celer = 1. swift, quick, rapid, fast, speedy, hasty, hurried; 2. rash; 3. agile; 4. lively; 5. early.
September 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word superficie
Superficie (OED). See superficies.
September 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word frigidate
Frigidate means to make frigid (OED).
September 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word frigefy
Frigefy means A: (transitive verb) to make cold, to cool or B: (intransitive verb) to become cold (OED). See frigify.
September 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word unsalubrious
The word, unsalubrious. is a variant of insalubrious (OED).
September 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word mens sana in corpore sano
L. mens sana in corpore sano = a sound mind in a healthy body
September 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word juvament
Juvament means help, aid, assistance (OED).
September 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word vincinal
This word should be spelled vicinal.
September 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word πλευρα
Gk. πλευρά = 1. side of body; 2. rib.
August 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word strigose
In addition, strigose means meager; sapless (OED).
August 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word incognita
In addition, incognita (inˈcognita) means unknown things or places (OED).
August 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word permane
permane means to remain; continue (OED).
August 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word conflux
In addition, conflux is a verb meaning to flow or run together, combine (OED).
August 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word appellate
In addition, appellate is a verb meaning to call or designate (OED).
July 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word furca
In addition, furca is a forked process or forklike structure.
July 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pelagious
OED: pelagious = pelagic.
July 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pantopelagian
pantopelagian (1) is applied to birds that dart into the stormy sea as a stormy petrel or albatross does; (2) frequenting or inhabiting the open seas (OED).
July 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word thalassian
In addition, thalassian means of or pertaining to the sea, marine (OED).
July 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word λόφος
Gk. λόφος = 1. nape; 2. withers (of horse); 3. crest (of hill, ridge, helmet, birds’ crown), tuft (of feathers or hair on crown), comb of fowl; 4. dorsal fin of large fishes; 5. tonsure (shaven zone) in middle of crown performed usu. as religious rite. Pl.: λόφοι.
July 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word tonse
Tonse (verb) means 1. to cut the hair of; 2. to trim; dress up (OED).
July 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word kόλος
Gk. kόλος = docked; stump-horned; hornless. See docked.
July 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word kεράςφορος
Gk. kεράςφορος = horned. See kεράςτης.
July 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word kεράςτης
Gk. kεράςτης = horned. See kεράςφορος.
July 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word imberbic
See imberb.
July 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word putatitious
Putatitious means supposed; (falsely) reputed; imaginary (OED).
July 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word luteous
In addition, luteous means of or pertaining to mud, muddy, that is made of clay, loam, mud, morter, earth; filthy (OED).
July 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word nomen vulgare
L. nomen vulgare = common name, vernacular name.
July 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word insignite
Insignite means distinguished (OED).
July 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word vagation
This word is not obsolete.
Cook, Adrian Gaylon. 2012. The Open Ornithology Journal 5: 18-25.
Ecuadorian and Peruvian records manifest that P. l. ardens is principally a subtropical taxon of mid elevations ..., which visits the high sierra in some parts of Peru, and makes vagations into lowlands.
Sayers, Dorothy L. 1936. Gaudy Night, page 60.
But the Proctor’s bull-dogs, who had been having a lively time with the tree-climbers in St. Giles, and were now out for blood, had come through the archway at a smart trot, and seeing a young gentleman not only engaged in nocturnal vagation without his gown but actually embracing a female ... leapt gleefully upon him, as upon a lawful prey.
Merriman, Mansfield. 1920. American Civil Engineers' Handbook, page 1108 (Section 9).
With given limits of mass variation, the vagation of paths will lie within a zone of certain width. Thus a river traversing a homogeneous soil will form a bed whose width and depth will be largely determined by the variation in volume, being wider and shoaler as the vagation of the hydraulic axis is greater; narrower and deeper as the volume becomes constant and the vagation of the hydraulic becomes less.
July 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word juxta
According to OED, juxta (adjective) means next-lying, immediately adjacent.
July 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word ratiocinable
Ratiocinable means able to be arrived at or deduced by reasoning (OED).
July 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word existimate
Existimate means to esteem, deem, judge (OED).
July 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word luctual
OED indicates that luctual means mournful, sorrowful.
July 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word luctuous
OED indicates that luctuous means mournful.
July 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word caligate
In addition, caligate means wearing military boots (caligae) (OED).
July 15, 2012
biocon commented on the word extollation
Extollation is the action of extolling; laudation, praise (OED).
July 14, 2012
biocon commented on the list bowl--1
Let me consider adding Spanish and French words that mean bowl.
July 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word escudilla
Spanish escudilla = a bowl.
July 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word echinus
L. echinus = 1. a hedgehog; 2. sea-urchin; 3. land-urchin; 4. copper vessel for the table, rinsing bowl; 5. prickly husk of a chestnut; 6. ornament under the chapiter of a Doric or Ionic column,
July 13, 2012
biocon commented on the list bowl--1
Thank you.
July 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word effutiation
Effutiation means twaddle, balderdash (OED).
July 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word capis
L. capis = a bowl with one handle, especially used in sacrifices.
July 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word capedo
L. capedo = a bowl or cup used in sacrifices.
July 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word simpuvium
L. simpuvium = a vessel for offering liquids, lesser sacrificial bowl;
July 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word phiala
See phial.
July 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word propinquous
Propinquous = propinquitous.
July 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word várzea
The word várzea signifies low-lying flatland in Amazonia (particularly in Brazil) that is subject to periodic inundation (OED).
July 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word varzea
See várzea.
July 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word veni, vidi, vici
The phrase, veni, vidi, vici means "I came; I saw; I conquered."
June 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word lustrum
Lustrum may also denote a combination of four years or divisions (OED).
June 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word hoi polloi
Gk hoi (οἵ, masc. pl.) = the article "the;" Ionic Gk pοllοί (πολλοί, masc. pl. adjective) = many. Hoi polloi = the many, the majority, the masses, the plebes.
June 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word hoi oligoi
Gk hoi (οἵ, masc. pl.) = the article "the;" οlίgοi (ὀλίγοι, masc. pl. adjective) = 1. small; 2. few. Hoi oligoi = the few, the elite.
June 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word cincinnate
cincinnate signifies curled (hair); in ringlets (OED).
June 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word sensu lato
The term sensu lato means with (in) a broad sense.
June 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word efferate
Efferate means fierce, harsh, morose (OED).
June 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word minatory
In addition, minatory is a noun signifying a threat or menace (OED).
June 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word infude
Infude means 1. To pour in, infuse; 2. pour (on); 3. To infuse or inspire (a person) with (OED).
June 10, 2012
biocon commented on the word πυρίγληνος
The term πυρίγληνος = fiery-eyed.
June 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word pyriglenos
Gk. πυρίγληνος = fiery-eyed. See πυρίγληνος.
June 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word theriomaniac
Theriomaniac is one who has a mania for hunting wild beasts (OED).
June 8, 2012
biocon commented on the list a-shedding-of-the-hair
Thank you leaden.
June 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word trichorrhoea
Trichorrhoea means a shedding of the hair (OED).
June 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word pantanoso
Spanish pantanoso = marshy, swampy.
June 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word curt
In addition, curt means short in linear extent (length).
June 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word varia lectio
Varia lectio means a variant (different) reading. Lectio (fem.) = a reading.
June 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word Emberizidae
Emberizidae are a cosmopolitan family of sparrows or finches that are generally granivores having a robust conical bill.
June 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word Atlapetes
Atlapetes is the generic epithet of 27 species of Latin American Emberizidae, which are nominated brush-finches (montane bird — Gk. Atlas = mythic Titan king of Mauretania, who was transformed into a mountain; pεtēnόn = a bird).
June 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word leucophrys
The name, leucophrys, is the specific epithet of 14 avian species and the subspecific epithet of another two avian species (Gk. lεύkophrυs = white-browed). The name, leucophrus, is the specific epithet of a single avian species.
May 29, 2012
biocon commented on the list a-fork-or-split
Thank you much, gulyasrobi.
May 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word Brotogeris
Brotogeris is a genus consisting of eight species of parakeets from Latin America (Gk. Brotógērυs = with human voice; the Gk. suffix -υs is replaced with the L. suffix -is).
May 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word Pyriglena
Pyriglena (that which is fiery-eyed; Gk. pῠríglēnοs = fiery-eyed; a = fem. suffix signifying that which is) is the genetic epithet of a genus consisting of three species of antbirds (family Thamnophilidae) from Latin America.
May 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word coragyps
The first letter of this generic epithet should be upper case.
May 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word Veniliornis
Veniliornis a genus consisting of 14 species of woodpeckers from Latin America.Veniliornis is a Greek compound word meaning sea-serpent bird.
May 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word contra valere
L. contra valere means "to be worth against" (to be effective against).
May 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word Ceryle
See ceryle. The information in the word list ceryle should appear here under Ceryle.
May 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word ceryle
Ceryle is a generic epithet. The first letter of generic epithets should be uppercase. See Ceryle.
May 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word nigrous
Based on the Latin origins, nigrous = glossy black whereas atrous = matte black.
May 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word habiliment
Habiliments sometimes refer to the adornments of non-human animals as manifested in the following passages.
"The habiliments of the two forms of larks are more divergent than would appear at first blush. Above, the coloration of neglecta (the western) is paler and grayer than that of magna, the black markings being less conspicuous, and those on the tertials and middle tail-feathers being arranged in narrow, isolated bars, and not connected along the shaft" (Birds of the Rockies, Leander Sylvester Keyser, McClurg, 1902).
"If there is anything shabby or deficient in the attire of a specimen, it is usually safe in spring to relegate it to the female persuasion, although in many cases the young males are condemned to wear the mean habiliments of the female until they have gained their glorious prerogatives (The Birds' Calendar, H. E. Parkhurst, 1894).
May 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word sequel
In addition, sequel means to follow (OED).
May 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word sequest
In addition, sequest means to follow (OED).
May 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word ex situ
Ex situ means off site.
May 15, 2012
biocon commented on the word descrive
In addition, descrive means to write down, inscribe; to write out, transcribe (OED).
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word ὀδούς
ὀδούς (masc. noun) = tooth
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word κίρκος
κίρκος (masc., in verse) = hawk
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word ἱέραξ
ἱέραξ (masc.) = hawk
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word γύψ
γύψ (masc.) = vulture.
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word teretous
Teretous: See terete.
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word perpusil
Perpusil means very small; minute (OED).
May 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word myriate
Myriate: "that is a very small part of a whole; infinitesimal" (OED).
May 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word calefying gases
Calefying gases = greenhouse gases (see calefy).
May 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word confragose
confragose signifies rough with breaks, or shattered parts; broken (OED).
May 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word pusill
pusill signifies small; mean; weak (OED).
May 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word macroglossal
Macroglossal is long-tongued.
April 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word carpe jugulum
The Latin term carpe jugulum, = seize the throat.
April 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word grex
In addition, grex means A clump of myxamœbæ formed during a phase of the life cycle of cellular slime moulds, the Acrasina or Acrasiomycetes (OED).
April 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word remiss
In addition, remiss means 1. (of a condition, disease, etc.): not intense or strong; moderate, mild; 2. (of degree): moderate, low, slight; lesser (OED).
April 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word emunge
Emunge means to wipe out, cleanse; also figuratively (as in Latin), to cheat (OED).
April 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word assequent
Assequent means following, subsequent (OED).
April 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word famelic
In addition, famelic means exciting hunger, appetizing (OED).
March 31, 2012
biocon commented on the word famelic
In addition, famelic means exciting hunger, appetizing (OED).
March 31, 2012
biocon commented on the word blephara
In addition, the term blephara is plural of blepharon.
March 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word provene
Provene (intransitive) means 1. to come as proceeds or produce; to proceed, arise (from any source of revenue or profit); 2. to arise, derive from a source (OED).
March 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pusillage
Pusillage means smallness; insignificance (OED).
March 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word indigent of
See indigent.
March 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word siccaneous
siccaneous = dry or arid (OED).
March 17, 2012
biocon commented on the word irradicate
In addition, irradicate is an adjective meaning rooted, enrooted (OED).
March 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word celse
celse = lofty, exalted (OED).
March 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word exsiccate
In addition, exsiccate is an adjective meaning dried, dried up (OED).
March 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word spectation
In addition, spectation means the action of beholding, observing, or inspecting (OED).
March 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word pulli
Plural of pullus.
March 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word auct
Auct means increased, enlarged (OED).
March 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word underwing
In addition, underwing means the surfaces beneath a bird's wing (underside of a wing).
March 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word subalares
L. subālārēs = an underwing.
March 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word per vaginam
Per vaginam means (Medical) by way of the vagina, vaginally (OED).
March 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word indigest
In addition, indigest means immature; of crude or hasty character (OED).
March 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word jaunish
Jaunish means yellowish (OED).
March 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word saffronish
Saffronish is a variant of saffrony.
March 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word flavicant
According to OED, flavicant means verging on yellowish.
March 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word oculate
Oculate is also a verb meaning to set eyes upon; to see, behold (OED).
March 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word spadiceous
In addition, spadiceous means "of a reddish color" (OED).
March 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word gull
In addition, gull means 1. throat; 2. gullet (oesophagus, esophagus).
February 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word chel
Chel means throat (OED).
February 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word oecumenian
Oecumenian (OED) is a variant of ecumenical.
February 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word lassate
Lassate means tired, wearied (OED).
February 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word polloi
Polloi, which signifies the common people or the masses, is a variant of hoi polloi (OED).
February 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word arescere
L. arescere means 1. to dry, dry up; 2. wither; 3. run dry (stream or tears); 4. languish.
February 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word arefact
Arefact means to dry up, wither (OED).
February 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word arenary
Arenary means of or belonging to sand or gravel (OED).
February 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word nidicole
A nidicole is 1. an animal which lives in the nest, burrow, etc., of another species; 2. a bird or other animal whose young remain in the nest, burrow, etc., for an extended period after birth (OED).
February 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word abjunct
Abjunct means detached, disconnected, severed (OED).
February 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word fugaceous
Fugaceous: a variant of fugacious.
February 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word caduce
Caduce: a variant of caduke.
February 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word foliose
In addition, foliose means having leaves (OED).
February 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word frondated
Frondated means leaved, having leaves (OED).
February 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word lacrimae rerum
Lacrimae rerum means 1. tears for things, pity for misfortune; 2. tears in things, tragedy of life.
February 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word jacent
In addition, jacent means 1. recumbent; 2. sluggish (OED).
February 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word megethological
Megethological: relating to the calculation of magnitudes (OED).
February 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word conduce to
See conduce.
February 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word adjutable
Adjutable means able to help (OED).
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word spoliate
Spoliate (adjective) means destitute, devoid (OED).
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word extenuate
In addition, extenuate (adjective) means 1. impoverished; 2. thinned out.
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word ramiculose
Ramiculose means having small branches (OED).
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word obduction
In addition, obduction means an instance of covering or enveloping (OED).
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word catillate
According to OED, catillate means to lick dishes.
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word marcid
In addition, marcid means weak, feeble, exhausted (OED).
February 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word aphaeresis
In addition, aphaeresis means surgical excision of an abnormal part of the body; amputation; extraction (of teeth (OED).
February 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word apheresis
In addition, apheresis means surgical excision of an abnormal part of the body; amputation; extraction (of teeth (OED).
February 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word aminish
Aminish means to make less, lessen, diminish (OED).
February 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word decoct
In addition, decoct means to diminish, consume, waste (OED).
February 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word lacertus
L. lacertus (sg.) = 1. upper arm, the muscular part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow; 2. arm; 3. shoulder.
February 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word deflux
In addition, deflux is a verb meaning 1. to flow down; 2. to fall off in influence (OED).
February 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word diffode
Diffode means to dig out or excavate (OEM).
February 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word defluence
Defluence is a flowing down or away (OEM).
February 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word defluxion
In addition to the definition above, defluxion means 1. a flowing or running down; 2. something that flows or runs down; 3. an effluence or emanation; 4. a falling off (of hair) (OEM).
February 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word sauciate
Sauciate (verb) = to wound or hurt (OED).
February 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word pneumatocyst
Pneumatocysts also exist in Phaeophyceae (brown algae). Brown algae include kelp.
February 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word pascent
pascent = feeding, grazing (OED).
February 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word vesculent
vesculent = 1. edible; 2. apt to eat or feed (OED).
February 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word altion
Altion means "a nourishing" (OED).
February 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word Dentariae Medicinae Doctor
Dentariae Medicinae Doctor (DMD) means Doctor of Medicine of Teeth or Doctor of Dental Medicine
February 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word cruor
L. cruor 1. gore; 2. blood flowing from a wound; 3. (rarely) bloodstream; 4. murder, slaughter; 5. blood-like juice from a vegetable or other plant; 6. blood.
February 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word Peridium
The initial letter of this word should be lowercase.
February 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word dictydine
Dictydine means of or pertaining to microscopic and usually dark globules or granules existing in the fruiting bodies of some slime molds.
February 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word cauliferous
According to OED, cauliferous means producing or having a stem or stalk.
February 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word morbi
Plural of morbus.
January 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word necrotroph
A necrotroph is a plant parasite, esp. a fungus, that feeds on dead tissue of its host (OED).
January 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word exclude
In addition, exclude means to hatch or give birth to. "After Latin excludere ova. To draw, put or thrust forth from (a receptacle); to hatch (chickens, etc.); also fig.; to give birth to (young), to lay (eggs). Also †of the midwife: To extract. Const. from, out of" (OED).
January 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word febricitation
Febricitation means the state of being in a fever, feverishness (OED).
January 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word febris
Febris means fever (OED).
January 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word myonema
The erroneous term "ciliato" above needs to be changed to Ciliophora or ciliates.
January 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word gurgulio
Gurgulio means 1. gullet; 2. appetite for food (OED).
January 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word photosensory
Photosensory: relating to the perception of light in animals.
January 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word nektonic
According to OED, nektonic designates aquatic organisms that can swim and move independently of water currents.
January 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pteroid
In addition, pteroid means winglike. See here and here.
January 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word enodable
Enodable means capable of being made clear, or of being freed from knots (OED).
January 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word madidness
Madidness means moistness, wetness (OED).
January 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word madidity
Madidity means moisture, moistness (OED).
January 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word madidate
Madidate means to wet or moisten (OED).
January 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word madefacient
Madefacient means "that wets or moistens something (OED).
January 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word confert
Confert means dense, compact (OED).
January 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word nocible
Nocible means harmful (OED).
January 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word gignate
Gignate (transitive verb) means to produce, be the author of (jocular) (OED).
January 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word madent
Madent means wet, moist (OED).
January 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word vulpeculated
Vulpeculated signifies "robbed by a fox."
January 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word ficiform
L. ficus = a fig.
January 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word mordicative
Mordicative: that bites or stings; sharp, pungent, caustic; acerbic (OED).
January 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word mactate
According to OED, mactate means to kill or slay.
January 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word necation
Necation is an act of killing (OED).
January 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word incompt
Incompt means void of neatness; inelegant (OED).
January 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word concidence
Concidence is "a like falling in the ends of words" (OED: 1656; T. Blount Glossographia).
January 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word prejudical
In addition, prejudical is a variant of prejudicial.
January 21, 2012
biocon commented on the word ac etiam
Ac etiam means "and also" (English law). It was formerly used in certain actions to introduce a clause stating the real cause of the action after a fictitious cause had been alleged in order to establish jurisdiction.
L. ac = and, and also, and besides; etiam = and also, besides/furthermore, in addition/as well; even, actually; yes/indeed; now too, as yet, still, even now; yet again; likewise; (particle).
January 21, 2012
biocon commented on the word capillus
Capillus means 1. a hair of the head; 2. the bore of a capillary tube.
January 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word pervagate
Pervagate means to wander through (a place) (OED).
January 17, 2012
biocon commented on the word aucupable
Aucupable means fit for birding and fowling (OED).
January 14, 2012
biocon commented on the word diminute
In addition, diminute is a verb meaning to lessen, belittle, diminish (OED).
January 14, 2012
biocon commented on the word apert
In addition, apert means 1. distinguished, clever, ready, expert; 2. outspoken, forward in manner, bold, insolent (OED).
January 14, 2012
biocon commented on the word ingent
Ingent = immense, very great (OED).
January 14, 2012
biocon commented on the word alveus
OED: alevus means the bed or channel or a river; the trough of the sea.
January 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word etiam atque etiam
etiam atque etiam means again and again.
January 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word revestry
Revestry (verb) means to deposit, store (something) in or as in a revestry. Revestry (noun) means the vestry or sacristy of a church or the analogous part of a temple (OED).
January 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word intue
Intue: see intuit (OED).
January 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word scientia sol mentis
Scientia sol mentis means knowledge is the sun of the mind. L. scientia = knowledge; sol = sun; mentis (genitive case of mens) = of the mind.
January 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word condite
In addition, condite means 1. abstruse, recondite; 2. put together (OED).
January 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word obnubilous
Obnubilous means 1. overcast, cloudy (weather); 2. (in extended use) indistinct, obscure (OED).
January 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word clamose
Clamose means clamorous, noisy (OED).
December 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word patulent
Patulent is a variant of patulous.
December 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word brachium
In Latin, brachium or bracchium means primarily forearm and secondarily entire arm. In English, the word has been corrupted to generally mean upper arm. In addition, brachium in English means arm (Terminologia anatomica, 1998, Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).
December 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word parulifautor
Parulifautor is an admirer of Parulidae, i.e., wood-warblers <New World warblers>. See fautor.
December 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word Thysanura
Thysanura are notable for their filamentous or setiform posterior appendages. The visuals should depict these caudal appendages.
December 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word globosous
Globosous means globose (OED).
December 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word globar
Globar means global.
December 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word globical
Globical means globular, spherical; globelike (OED).
December 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word homomerous
Homomerous means having like or corresponding parts (OEM).
December 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word aculeation
Aculeation is the state of being sharpened or pointed (OEM).
December 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word gladiate
Gladiate equals ensiform, except shorter and broader (OEM).
December 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word abition
In addition, abition means a division of opinion; a disagreement (OED).
December 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word lacert
In addition, lacert means a lizard (OED).
December 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word in paucis
L. in paucis = among a few, especially, unusually, uncommonly.
December 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word in pauca
L. in pauca = among a few, especially, unusually, uncommonly.
December 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word in paucas
L. in paucas = among a few, especially, unusually, uncommonly.
December 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word inter paucos
L. inter paucos = among a few, especially, unusually, uncommonly.
December 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word valetude
1. good health; 2. condition as to health (cf. valitude)
December 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word Curcuma
See curcuma.
December 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word turmeric
Curcuma domestica (see above) is a synonym of Curcuma longa (see here, here and here). Cf. curcuma.
December 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra merita
Terra merita signifies the plant or root of turmeric (Curcuma longa) OED.
December 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word heterocoelous
Heterocoelous applies to vertebrae having saddle-shaped articular facets (surfaces)
December 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word coccygean
Coccygean. See coccygeal.
December 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word denticete
Denticete (adjective) means toothed (as a whale) OED.
December 5, 2011
biocon commented on the list shaped-like-a-crows-bill
Thanks ruzuzu.
December 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word corymb
In addition, corymb = a cluster of ivy-berries or grapes (OED).
December 5, 2011
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