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).
Deinacrida (terrible cricket) is the genus of giant wetas. Deinós = fearful, terrible, awful; akrídos is the genitive (possessive) case of akrís, which = 1. grasshopper, locust; 2. cricket.
Prepenna signifies a down feather of a young bird; specifically, one that is replaced by a contour feather in the adult bird (Oxford English Dictionary).
Corticated means 1. having a tough skin or hide; 2. covered with bark, rind, etc.; having a cortex; 3. ‘having the bark pulled off’ (Oxford English Dictionary).
L. in`opia = 1. a want, a need, indigence, destitution; 2. lack; 3. scarcity, dearth, fewness; 4. helplessness; 5. poverty of ideas; 6. want of fruition.
Prolagus: The link that I have provided requires a code that is accessible by students or employees at any of the 35 institutions of the University System of Georgia. That code is altered every semester or session.
Most people associated with an institution of higher learning have access to Oxford English Dictionary.
The first letter of any generic epithet (genus-name) must be upper case.
Cotile is an obsolete generic epithet for certain swallows. The current binomen of the Bank Swallow is Riparia riparia. Riparia is the generic epithet of this avian species.
A nominal taxon (named taxon) is "(the concept of) a taxon as formally denoted by a name which is available according to the rules of nomenclature, for which a corresponding type is or may be assigned, and which a taxonomist may either recognize as valid or place in synonymy with another." Example: "All specimens considered to be conspecific with the type are referred to the same nominal taxon as the type" (Oxford English Dictionary).
Pattle is 1. a tool like a small spade with a long handle, used chiefly to remove earth adhering to a plow (plough); a plow-staff (plough-staff); 2. hoe; 3. scraper resembling a hoe (Oxford English Dictionary).
Olivascent is observed in the predominantly biological literature particularly in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The variant, olivescent, has appeared in the literature since the inception of the Twentieth Century. Solely "olivescent" appears in contemporary dictionaries. An example of a publication in which the word "olivascent" appears is Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 23: 84 (1885). An excerpt from that source is, "...with the back black and the uropygium olivascent,...
ebibe = to drink to the dregs, swallow completely. Figuratively in "(h)aving long before ebib'd the Doctrine of Passive Obedience" (1689) Oxford English Dictionary.
Nyctibatrachus grandis (Wayanad night frog). Night frogs are elusive amphibians that emerge solely at dark and during the monsoon season. They inhabit either velocious streams or the madid soils of forests.
Nycteridae is the family of slit-faced or hollow-faced bats from East Malaysia, Indonesia and many parts of Africa. They are grouped in the single genus Nycteris.
Nycticebus is a genus of primates of the family Lorisidae, comprising the slow lorises of south-east Asia; a primate of this genus (Oxford English Dictionary). See nycticebus.
Fromage frais signifies an "unripened soft cheese, originally French; subsequently also, any very soft, fresh, low-fat cheese sold esp. as a dessert; hence, any of various dairy products based on such cheese, often with fruit, herbs, or other flavourings added" (Oxford English Dictionary).
L. aqui`lōnis is the genitive case of `aquilō. The latter means 1. north wind or north-one-third east wind; 2. (metonymy): the north; 3. (mythology, Aquilo) the husband of Orithyia and father of Calais and Zetes.
L. `aquila = an eagle. Aquila is the epithet for the genus to which 18 species of eagles belong.
In addition, aquila is the name of a bright constellation lying in the Milky Way between Cygnus and Sagittarius, spanning the celestial equator, traditionally said to represent the eagle of Zeus; the Eagle (Oxford English Dictionary).
L. bū`glossa or būglossos is derived from Gk. boύglōssos (oxtongue), which = 1. a sole (flatfish such as a tonguefish); 2. a cartilaginous fish (shark, ray or skate).
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) is native to most of Europe, and western and central Asia, and common in North America. It is a biennial or monocarpicperennial herbaceous plant possessing rough, hairy, lanceolate leaves. The flowers, which are initially pink, become caerulean.
Small Bugloss (Archusa arvensis) = a noxious annual herbaceous dicotylenous plant possessing caerulean flowers.
According to Oxford English Dictionary, atrabilious means "affected by black bile or ‘choler adust’; melancholy, hypochondriac; splenetic, acrimonious."
The Oxford English Dictionary adds the following definition of languid: "Of style, writing, an idea, etc.: prosaic, insipid, or lifeless; mundane, lacking force or interest."
Merriam-Webster's definition of bryophite (Bryophyta) is antiquated. Because the former Bryophyta was paraphyletic (as a consequence of not including vascular plants), mosses, liverworts and hornworts have been placed in distinct divisions (phyla). Now Bryophyta comprehends solely mosses. Liverworts and hornworts are presently in the divisions Anthocerotophyta and Marchantiophyta.
Ablatitious = "(t)hat is to be subtracted; subtractive. Chiefly Astron.: designating forces which must be subtracted in calculating the gravitational pull of the moon on the earth, the earth on the oceans, etc." (Oxford English Dictionary).
In addition, moll is an adjective that means 1. soft; 2. mild (weather), as well as a noun meaning a soft or weak thing or person, specifically an effeminate man. In early music, moll = flat and was chiefly used in B moll, ♭ moll bmol'>bmol (Oxford English Dictionary).
According to Oxford English Dictionary, novus homo (new man) signifies a man who has recently risen from insignificance to a position of importance or higher social standing.
In addition, lente is a substance, especially insulin, that is metabolized or absorbed solely gradually when introduced into the body (Oxford English Dictionary).
Manubrium mallei means the handle of the malleus. It is that portion of the malleus that extends downward, inward, and backward from the neck of the malleus. Manubrium mallei is embedded throughout its length in the tympanic membrane.
Plica mallearis posterior is the posterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The posterior fold, in combination with the anterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis posterior means posterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
Plica mallearis anterior is the anterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The anterior fold, in combination with the posterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis anterior means anterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
Historically, miche (or mitch) has signified a small loaf of bread (Oxford English Dictionary). At Panera Bread bakery-cafes, miche is a large loaf of bread. According to Wikipedia, miche is a large pan loaf or a large or immense round loaf.
Bourbonmots: There is a quote from 1656 that defines decircinate as you suggest, i.e. "to bring out of compass or roundness, to unbind" (Oxford English Dictionary).
Bilby: musculus means muscle, rectus means straight (direct), inferior means lower and bulbi (Modern Latin) means of the eyeball. Therefore, the term at the top of this page means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
Bulbi is the genitive (possessive) case of bulbus.
Pars nasalis ossis frontalis (click link to right of "Synonyms") is the nasal portion of the frontal bone, which lies between the two orbital parts of that bone anteriorly and forms part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
Musculus rectus inferior bulbi (click on link to right of "Synonyms") is an extraocular muscle of the orbit that originates in the inferior part of the common tendinous ring and inserts in the inferior part of the sclera of the eye. Primary action: depression; secondary action: adduction and extorsion. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
This term means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
Musculus rectus superior bulbi (click the link to right of "Synonyms") originates in the superior part of common tendinous ring of the eye and inserts in the superior part of sclera of the eye. Primary action: elevation; secondary action: adduction and intorsion (inward twisting or turning). Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve. Synonym: attollens oculi (lifting muscle of the eye).
The term atop the page means upper straight muscle of the eyeball.
Various species of Tamarix (tamarix, tamarisk, salt cedar) are invasive shrubs in the riparian corridors of the arid southwestern and western United States where they have displaced willows. Tamarix ramosissima,, as well as hybrids of it and congeners, is the prime culprit.
The limbs of tamarix are of small diameter.
This halophile (salt lover) exudes a saline sap that makes the soil that it inhabits ever more saline, effecting the continual eradication of its less halophilic competitors.
Tamarix imbibes enormous quantities of water, depleting water resources for irrigation and human consumption.
It has less capacity than the species that it displaces to cohere soil. Therefore, the presence of tamarix engenders erosion.
Regarding Etymologies (above), pῑleum is Classical Latin instead of New Latin. This Classical Latin word was also frequently written pῑleus, pilleus or pilleum and was even spelled pῑlleum according to one dictionary.
Assimilate A: (adjective, past participle) means "likened, compared." B: (noun) 1. "that which is like;" 2. something that has been assimilated (Oxford English Dictionary).
The compound word angustifrontalis is the specific epithet of Stenischia angustifrontalis a narrow-fronted flea (order Siphonaptera), from northwest Yunnan (the most southwest province of), China.
The compound word angusticauda is the specific epithet of Cisticola angusticauda (Tabora Cisticola). See angust and cauda. The "i" between angust and cauda is a Latin connective.
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
Would a list of invasive species of North America be okay or would you like it to be broader in scope?
Bilby has produced an extensive list of invasive species of Australia.
The most notorious invasive species of Australia is the European Rabbit [Oryctolagus cuniculus), which was reportedly initially introduced there in 1859 for hunting. Its populations became prodigious in certain regions including Tasmania. In 1950, myxomatosis, a disease caused by Myxoma virus was introduced in Australia to control the huge national population of rabbits. The population was reduced from an estimated 600 million to ≈100 million. European Rabbits eventually became resistant to the disease and partially rebounded numerically. in 1991, their number in Australia was estimated to be 200-300 million. This voracious herbivore has expunged multiple species of plants in Australia and its diet has resulted in elevated erosion there.
According to Oxford English Dictionary, bregma is the region of the skull where the frontal and the two parietal bones join; the sinciput; in infancy, before the sutures are closed, constituting the anterior fontanel. (Also formerly spoken of as two regions, the right and left bregmata.)
Pustulatous means having rounded protuberances. Only in pustulatous moss n. The lichen Lasallia pustulata, having blister-like protuberances on the surface of the thallus and formerly used in the manufacture of certain dyes. Also called rock tripe (Oxford English Dictionary).
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi means "a small bundle (of fibers) of (in) the eyelash (connected row of hairs) of the eyelid-part of the circular muscle of the eye." This slip of subtile muscular fibers is situated immediately posterior to an eyelash. See fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculus orbicularis oculi palpebralisclick on link to right of "Synonym(s)". The latter term from Terminologia Anatomica (International Anatomical Terminology), which is used by Stedman's Medical Dictionary, is grammatically incorrect and redundant. For this term to be grammatically correct, musculus, which is nominative case, must be replaced by musculi, which is genitive (possessive) case. In addition, "palpebralis" at the terminus of the term is redundant and superfluous and should be elided. The uncorrected term means "small bundle of (fibers) of the eyelash of the eyelid-part circular muscle of the eye of (in) the eyelid." Without correction, this term is nonsensical and prolix.
Note that the term for the aforementioned structure in Terminologia Anatomica is "fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis m. orbicularis oculi palpebralis." In this source, the abbreviation "m." denotes musculus.
pachytic = thick, thickened; obese; pachyntic (Oxford English Dictionary).
2003 www.world-trading.com 26 Feb. (O.E.D. Archive) As an analgesic with toothaches and earaches, clears up the pachytic and opaque tympanic membrane and purulent otitis.
Disposophobia means compulsive hoarding (or pathological hoarding). It is the excessive acquisition of possessions (and failure to use or discard them), even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. Compulsive hoarding impairs mobility and interferes with basic activities, including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and sleeping.
Pars profunda partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi (click on the link to the right of "Synonyms") is the portion of the palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle arising from the posterior aspect of the medial palpebral ligament and adjacent bone. This term means the deep part of the part of the eyelid (the eyelid part) of the circular muscle of the eye.
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi palpebralis (click on link to the right of "Synonyms") is a slip of fine muscle fibers near the margin of each eyelid, posterior to the eyelashes. Many references designate the 5th word of the anatomical term as "musculus" instead of "musculi." However, that word must be genitive (possessive) rather than nominative (referring to the subject).
Depressor septi nasi is a small vertical bundle of muscular fibers arising from the maxilla superior to the central incisor tooth, which passes upward along the median line of the upper lip to insert into the mobile part of the nasal septum. Action: depresses the septum of the nose, functioning with the alar (dilator) part of the nasal muscle, dilating (widening) the nostrils during deep inspiration. Nerve supply: buccal branch of facial nerve.
The term atop this page means depressor of the partition of the nose.
Vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi means the sheath (scabbard) of the tendon of the upper slanting muscle of the eyeball. See vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris.
Pars alaris musculi nasalis arises from the maxilla above the lateral incisor tooth and attaches to a wing of the nose on either side. This term means the part of the nasal muscle that is on the wing (of the nose). Action: participates in dilating either nostril. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See musculus nasalis.
Pars transversa musculi nasalis (click on link to right of "Synonyms") arises from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forms an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose. This term means the crosswise part of the nasal muscle. Action: depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See "Comments" on musculus nasalis.
Musculus nasalis is a compound muscle that consists of a crosswise part pars transversa musculi nasalis (compressor naris) arising from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forming an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose, and an alar part pars alaris musculi nasalis arising from the maxilla above the lateral incisor and attaching to a wing of the nose. The alar part participates in dilating (widening) either nostril; the transverse part depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: nasal muscle.
Tensor tympani originates in the cartilaginous part of the auditory tube (eustachian tube) and the walls of its hemi-canal immediately above the bony portion of the auditory tube, and inserts on the handle of malleus. Action: drawing the handle of the malleus medialward, tensing the tympanic membrane to protect it from excessive vibration by loud sounds. Nerve supply: branches of the trigeminal nerve through the otic ganglion. Synonym: musculus tensor tympani, tensor muscle of tympanic membrane, Toynbee's muscle.
Pleuronectiformes means "side-swimmer forms (taxa)".
Gk pleurá (both sg. & pl.) = 1. a rib or ribs; 2. side(s) of a body, flank(s), side(s) of anything; 3. one factor of any product; 4. generator (of a cone or cylinder). Pleurón was rarely used as sg. for pleurá. The pl. of pleurón was usu. pleuraí. Pleurón = 1. side of entrenchment (place where the coast was incised [cut into) where ships lay]; 2. military flank; 3. rib; 4. side of body.
The generic epithet of the binomen appearing above is misspelled. It should be Ornithorhynchus instead of Ornithorhyncus. In other words, the spelling of the generic epithet should be identical to the spelling of the word to which this page is devoted.
When I attempt to save a revised comment by clicking the "Save comment" tab, a strand consisting of a chain of dusky dots indicating that the save is in progress revolves interminably.
When I have attempted to save revised comments on words today, I have clicked on the "Save" (comment) tab after which the chord or arc that shows the progress of the save moves (appears and disappears) interminably.
I have been unable to edit several comments on word pages, and when the editable comment is displayed on a separate screen, the "Save comment" does not function.
Punctum lacrimale signifies a minute circular aperture in the medial opening into the nasolacrimal sac. Puncta lacrimalia drain the tears that proceed from the lacrimal glands through the lacrimal ducts to the conjunctiva. Puncta clogged with mucus or dirt cause irritation and discomfort. There are four puncta lacrimalia, one in the medial part of each eyelid.
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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
biocon commented on the word sellate
Sellate means having a saddle. Pertains to the suture of certain cephalopod shells.
December 5, 2011
biocon commented on the list stalk-of-a-plant
Thanks hernesheir for caudex.
December 5, 2011
biocon commented on the list stalk-of-a-plant
Thanks Wordplayer for suggesting haulm (or halm). A few minutes ago, I remembered caulis.
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word bona fide
The plural of "bona fide" (fem. ablative case of a 5th declension noun), which literally means "with good faith," is "bonis fidebus" (cf. bona fides).
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word bona fides
The term "bona fides" (L. bɒnā fĭdēs = good faith or trust) is singular. The plural of this term is bonae fides.
The plural of "bona fide" (ablative case of a fem. 5th declension noun), which literally means "with good faith," is "bonis fidebus." See bona fide.
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word bonae fides
The term "bonae fides" is the plural of "bona fides."
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word piriform
See pyriform.
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word pyriform
See piriform.
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the list stalk-of-a-plant
Thanks, hernesheir. I like your two suggestions for the list "Stalk of a Plant." Seeing the term "axis" helped me to remember "rachis."
December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word Deinacrida
Deinacrida (terrible cricket) is the genus of giant wetas. Deinós = fearful, terrible, awful; akrídos is the genitive (possessive) case of akrís, which = 1. grasshopper, locust; 2. cricket.
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December 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word Larifautor
Larifautor is a favorer or admirer of gulls and terns (Laridae). See fautor.
December 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word calathiform
Calathiform means cup-shaped; of somewhat hemispherical outline (Oxford English Dictionary).
December 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word feedback
Must one go to a word page to delete words in a list? Cannot this be done within the list itself?
November 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word feedback
Lists are so much easier to create and populate now!
November 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word situliform
Situliform means bucket-shaped (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word situlate
Situlate means bucket-shaped (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word feedback
Yeah. I just noticed that the names of all of one's lists can be viewed on a word page regardless of the number of them. Thanks Erin and team.
November 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word feedback
Congratulations Erin! I am delighted by the information that now appears on our Profile pages.
November 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word lacrimiform
Lacrimiform means shaped like a teardrop. See lacrymiform.
November 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word capillar
capillar = of or pertaining to hairs, hair-like (Oxford English Dictionary). See capillary.
November 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word patisser
A patisser is 1. a pastry-cook; 2. a seller of pastry (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word imprime
In addition, imprime means to begin, commence, initiate, enter upon (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word nasute
Ornithological conundrum: What is "the Nasutæ tubinarial" (see above)?
November 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word cribrate
Cribrate means to literally or figuratively sift (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word praepense
Praepense: See prepense.
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word praepenna
Praepenna is a variant of prepenna.
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word prepenna
Prepenna signifies a down feather of a young bird; specifically, one that is replaced by a contour feather in the adult bird (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word aestive
Aestive means 1. of or pertaining to summer; 2. hot or burning. See estive.
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word impar
Impar means 1. of a number: uneven; odd; 2. unequal; unequally matched (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word dispar
Dispar means unequal, unllike (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word corticated
Corticated means 1. having a tough skin or hide; 2. covered with bark, rind, etc.; having a cortex; 3. ‘having the bark pulled off’ (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra cariosa
Terra cariosa signifies tripoli or rotten stone (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra chia
Terra chia signifies Chian earth, an astringent and cosmetic bole formerly obtained from the island of Chios (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra nera
Terra nera signifies a native, black oily pigment (black earth) {Oxford English Dictionary).
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra foliata
Terra foliata signifies potassium acetate (foliated earth of tartar) Oxford English Dictionary.
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra nobilis
Terra nobilis signifies the diamond (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra ignota
Terra ignota is a variant of terra incognita.
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra irredenta
Terra irredenta is a variant of irredenta.
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word terra cognita
Terra cognita means familiar territory (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word coite
Coite means to come together, unite (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 16, 2011
biocon commented on the word fellicate
Fellicate means to suck (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word occide
Occide means to kill (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word inopia
L. in`opia = 1. a want, a need, indigence, destitution; 2. lack; 3. scarcity, dearth, fewness; 4. helplessness; 5. poverty of ideas; 6. want of fruition.
November 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumvolve
In addition, circumvolve means to 1. to enwrap, envelop, involve, encompass; 2. wind, fold, wrap, or twist round (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word aversate
Aversate means to turn away from, regard with aversion, reject (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumdate
Oxford English Dictionary: Circumdate means to surround or encompass.
November 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word amplitudinous
Amplitudinous means ample, capacious (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word crassity
Crassity = crassitude.
November 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word medious
Medious means intermediate in degree (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word pervene
Pervene means A. (intransitive v.) to come to or reach to. B. (transtiive v.) 1. to come to; 2. to haunt (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word pro forma tantum
L. pro forma tantum means merely as a formality (Oxford English Dictionary).
November 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word subtererogation
Subtererogation is the performance of less than is required (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word paucus
L. paucus (singular adjective) means 1. few; 2. a little, little.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word post paulum
L. post paulum means after a bit.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word paulus
L. paulus (adjective) means small, little. Noun: a bit, trifle.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvo animo
L. parvo animo means to be small-minded.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvo
L. parvo means at a low price.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvi refert
L. parvi refert means "it makes little difference" or "it matters little."
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvi pretii
L. parvi pretii means of little value or worth.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvi facere
L. parvi facere means to think little of, care little for, make little of it.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvi esse
L. parvi esse means to be of little importance.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word a parvo
L. a parvo means from childhood or infancy.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word a parvis
L. a parvis means from childhood or infancy.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word enentise
Prolagus: If you e-mail me, I can give you more information.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word enentise
Prolagus: The link that I have provided requires a code that is accessible by students or employees at any of the 35 institutions of the University System of Georgia. That code is altered every semester or session.
Most people associated with an institution of higher learning have access to Oxford English Dictionary.
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word aufer
Aufer means to take away, withdraw, remove (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word enentise
Enentise is "to bring to nothing, exhaust (the contents of a vessel) Oxford English Dictionary.
October 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word inaudite
Inaudite means unheard of (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 17, 2011
biocon commented on the word moichos
Gk. moichós = 1. adulterer, paramour (especially paramour of a sodomite); 2. idolatrous person (Greek-English Lexicon, Liddell & Scott, 9th ed.).
October 16, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumvall
Circumvall: See circumvallate.
October 16, 2011
biocon commented on the word artuose
Artuose means having strong joints or limbs (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word arct
Arct means narrow, confined, tight (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word pinguitudinous
Pinguitudinous means 1. fat, obese; 2. oily, greasy (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word Cotile
The definition of Cotile should be here instead of here: cotile.
October 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word cotile
The first letter of any generic epithet (genus-name) must be upper case.
Cotile is an obsolete generic epithet for certain swallows. The current binomen of the Bank Swallow is Riparia riparia. Riparia is the generic epithet of this avian species.
October 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word accrescency
Accrescency is the quality of being accrescent or of growing on; accrescence or accretion (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word tautonymous
Tautonymous is an adjective referring to tautonym.
October 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word nominal taxon
A nominal taxon (named taxon) is "(the concept of) a taxon as formally denoted by a name which is available according to the rules of nomenclature, for which a corresponding type is or may be assigned, and which a taxonomist may either recognize as valid or place in synonymy with another." Example: "All specimens considered to be conspecific with the type are referred to the same nominal taxon as the type" (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word pattle
Pattle is 1. a tool like a small spade with a long handle, used chiefly to remove earth adhering to a plow (plough); a plow-staff (plough-staff); 2. hoe; 3. scraper resembling a hoe (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word prave
Prave means corrupt, evil, depraved (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word trist
In addtion, trist is a noun meaning sadness, sorrow, affliction (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word tristour
Tristour means sadness, grief (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word tristive
Tristive means sad, doleful, mournful (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word vulsion
Vulsion is a twinging or pulling (of a cramp); a spasm (that pulls away?) Oxford English Dictionary.
October 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word cucule
Cucule was the variant spelling of cuculle during the seventeenth century (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word cuculle
Cuculle is the hood or cowl of a monk (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word aureal
Aureal means 1. golden; 2. gilded; 3. yielding gold, auriferous (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word superspecies
A superspecies is a group of closely related species that replace one another in geographic sequence. It is equivalent to a subgenus.
October 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word sister species
In systematics, sister species are the sole descendants of a common ancestral species.
October 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word olivascent
Olivascent is observed in the predominantly biological literature particularly in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The variant, olivescent, has appeared in the literature since the inception of the Twentieth Century. Solely "olivescent" appears in contemporary dictionaries. An example of a publication in which the word "olivascent" appears is Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 23: 84 (1885). An excerpt from that source is, "...with the back black and the uropygium olivascent,...
October 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word austere
Austere (color) is dingy, somber (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumitineration
Circumitineration is a journeying round or about (Oxford English Dictionary).
October 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word subsect
Subsect means subdivide (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word erade
Erade means to scrape off (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word subsummation
Subsummation means an act or product of subsuming. See subsume.
September 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word otiose
In addition, otiose means redundant (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word explete
Explete (verb) signifies 1. to fill out; 2. satiate, satisfy; 3. complete, do fully, accomplish (Oxford English Dictionary). Explete (adjective) denotes 1. filled up, completed; 2. complete, perfect.
September 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word virgult
"virgult" signifies (A): 1. a bush or shrub; 2. a set of young shoots; 3. a branch or twig; (B): a thicket or copse (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word delect
Delect (verb) means delight (verb) Oxford English Dictionary.
September 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word mulcible
Mulcible : that can be soothed or appeased (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word roborate
All of the examples of roborate are disintegrations of corroborate.
September 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word concitate
Concitate means to stir up, rouse, excite (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word specie
L. speciē = A. outwardly, to all appearances; B. (with genitive case): 1. in the guise of; 2. on the pretext of.
September 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word prima specie
L. prῑmā speciē = at first sight.
September 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word per speciem
L. per speciem = 1. for the sake of appearances; 2. as a pretext.
September 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word in speciem
L. in speciem = 1. for show, for the sake of appearances; 2. as a pretext.
September 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word ad speciem
L. ad speciem = for show.
September 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word contumace
Contumace (adjective): see contumacious.
September 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word contumax
Contumax: see contumacious.
September 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word verbocination
Verbocination is the expression of ideas by means of words (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word doct
Doct means learned (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word ebibe
ebibe = to drink to the dregs, swallow completely. Figuratively in "(h)aving long before ebib'd the Doctrine of Passive Obedience" (1689) Oxford English Dictionary.
September 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word palus
In addition, palus means 1. a marsh, fen; 2. an abyss (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word Ostend
The initial letter of ostend (verb) should be lowercase.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word nycticebus
The initial letter of a generic epithet must be uppercase. See Nycticebus.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word nycticorax
The initial letter of a generic epithet must be uppercase. See Nycticorax.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word nyctipithecus
The initial letter of a generic epithet must be uppercase. See Nyctipithecus.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word nyctophilus
The initial letter of a generic epithet must be uppercase. See Nyctophilus.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nyctibatrachus grandis
Nyctibatrachus grandis (Wayanad night frog). Night frogs are elusive amphibians that emerge solely at dark and during the monsoon season. They inhabit either velocious streams or the madid soils of forests.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word nycteris
The initial letter of a generic epithet must be upper case. See Nycteris.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nycteris
Nycteris is the genus in the monotypic family of slit-faced or hollow-faced bats from East Malaysia, Indonesia and many parts of Africa. See nycteris.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nycteridae
Nycteridae is the family of slit-faced or hollow-faced bats from East Malaysia, Indonesia and many parts of Africa. They are grouped in the single genus Nycteris.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nycteribiidae
Nycteribiidae is a zoological family comprehending flies of bats.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word nyctophonia
Nyctophonia is the inability or refusal to speak except at night (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nyctophilus
Nyctophilus is a genus of long-eared vespertilionid bats of Australia and New Guinea (Oxford English Dictionary). See nyctophilus.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nyctipithecus
Nyctipithecus was formerly the genus comprising the night monkeys (now called Aotus); (also) a monkey of this genus. See nyctipithecus.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nycticorax
Nycticorax is a genus comprising the typical night herons. A bird of this genus (Oxford English Dictionary). See nycticorax.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nycticebus
Nycticebus is a genus of primates of the family Lorisidae, comprising the slow lorises of south-east Asia; a primate of this genus (Oxford English Dictionary). See nycticebus.
September 18, 2011
biocon commented on the word semitorque
What is your question, Yarb?
September 17, 2011
biocon commented on the word semitorque
Semitorque means half-collar. See torque.
September 17, 2011
biocon commented on the word reperition
Reperition is 1. discovery; 2. introduction (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word Antipodian
Antipodian: see Antipodean.
September 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word identificational
Identificational means relating to or involving identification (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia
Thank you so much mollusque. You are so solicitous in responding to my requests. I am grateful.
September 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word Glossolalia
Glossolalia is the faculty or practice of speaking with 'tongues' (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word fromage frais
Fromage frais signifies an "unripened soft cheese, originally French; subsequently also, any very soft, fresh, low-fat cheese sold esp. as a dessert; hence, any of various dairy products based on such cheese, often with fruit, herbs, or other flavourings added" (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia
Mollusque: When you have time, would you inform me of the earliest reference that you can find for the anatomical terms prominentia and protuberantia?
I would be most grateful if you could fulfill my request.
Protuberantia is included in the names of four anatomical structures and prominentia is employed in the names of six anatomical structures.
Thanks Mollusque.
September 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word uncunness
Uncunness is ignorance (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word uncunne
Uncunne is improper conduct (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word ancylosis
For the definition of ancylosis, see ankylosis or anchylosis.
September 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word debaush
Debaush is an adjective meaning debauched.
September 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word debauch
In addition, debauch is an adjective meaning debauched.
September 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word aquilon
L. aqui`lōnis is the genitive case of `aquilō. The latter means 1. north wind or north-one-third east wind; 2. (metonymy): the north; 3. (mythology, Aquilo) the husband of Orithyia and father of Calais and Zetes.
L. `aquila = an eagle. Aquila is the epithet for the genus to which 18 species of eagles belong.
In addition, aquila is the name of a bright constellation lying in the Milky Way between Cygnus and Sagittarius, spanning the celestial equator, traditionally said to represent the eagle of Zeus; the Eagle (Oxford English Dictionary).
See aquila and aquiline.
September 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word axis mundi
Axis mundi means "turning point of the world : line through the earth's center around which the universe revolves."
September 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word spermatorrhoea
Spermatorrhoea is an abnormally frequent or excessive involuntary emission of semen without orgasm.
September 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word opisthocomidae
in biological taxonomy, the first letter of familial names must be uppercase.
September 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word succorrhea
Succorrhea is the excessive flow of a juice or secretion.
September 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word viper's bugloss
L. bū`glossa or būglossos is derived from Gk. boύglōssos (oxtongue), which = 1. a sole (flatfish such as a tonguefish); 2. a cartilaginous fish (shark, ray or skate).
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) is native to most of Europe, and western and central Asia, and common in North America. It is a biennial or monocarpic perennial herbaceous plant possessing rough, hairy, lanceolate leaves. The flowers, which are initially pink, become caerulean.
Small Bugloss (Archusa arvensis) = a noxious annual herbaceous dicotylenous plant possessing caerulean flowers.
September 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word parcity
Oxford English Dictionary defines parcity to be 1. sparingness, frugality; 2. inadequacy; 3. smallness.
September 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word parciloquy
Parciloquy means "a short speech; the quality of speaking little (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word humil
On this page, all the examples of "humil" except two are misspellings.
September 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word humil
Humil means 1. humble; 2. of lowly growth (of a plant) Oxford English Dictionary.
See humile, which is a variant.
September 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word arescation
Arescation is a drying up (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvi
L. parvῑ is the genitive case and plural of parvus (masc. adj.), which means small, short.
September 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word choler adust
The term choler adust means black bile; black bile signifies melancholy.
September 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word atrabilious
According to Oxford English Dictionary, atrabilious means "affected by black bile or ‘choler adust’; melancholy, hypochondriac; splenetic, acrimonious."
September 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word porca
L. porca = 1. a balk, ridge between two furrows; 2. a measure of land (in Spain); 3. a female swine.
September 4, 2011
biocon commented on the word venustate
Venustate means to make beautiful, fair or sightly (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word pulchritudinous
In addition, pulchritudinous means "that endows pulchritude; beautifying" (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word Neolatin
See Neo-Latin.
September 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word languid
The Oxford English Dictionary adds the following definition of languid: "Of style, writing, an idea, etc.: prosaic, insipid, or lifeless; mundane, lacking force or interest."
September 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word batrachiate
Batrachiate is a synonym of batrachian (adjective) Oxford English Dictionary.
September 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word bryophitic
Merriam-Webster's definition of bryophite (Bryophyta) is antiquated. Because the former Bryophyta was paraphyletic (as a consequence of not including vascular plants), mosses, liverworts and hornworts have been placed in distinct divisions (phyla). Now Bryophyta comprehends solely mosses. Liverworts and hornworts are presently in the divisions Anthocerotophyta and Marchantiophyta.
September 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word cynghanedd
Thanks ruzuzu for invoking in me an interest in the works of Robert Graves.
September 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word autoantonym
Another example of an autantonym is cleave.
September 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word cacumination
Cacumination means "a making sharp at the top" (Oxford English Dictionary).
September 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word respue
Respue means 1. to reject strongly; 2. to spit out (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word ablatitious
Ablatitious = "(t)hat is to be subtracted; subtractive. Chiefly Astron.: designating forces which must be subtracted in calculating the gravitational pull of the moon on the earth, the earth on the oceans, etc." (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word tussiculation
According to Oxford English Dictionary, tussiculation is a slight, frequent, dry cough.
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word tussicate
Tussicate means to cough (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word pertund
Pertund means to break through, perforate (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word convoce
Convoce means "?to make of one voice" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word convolant
convolant = flying together (in company) Oxford English Dictionary
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word convolancy
Convolancy is the action of flying together (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word convulnerate
Convulnerate means to wound all around, or severely (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word levicellular
Unstriated muscular fibers are fibers of smooth muscle.
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word leger
According to Oxford English Dictionary, leger signifies 1. light, not heavy; 2. slight, trifling; 3. nimble.
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word moll
In addition, moll is an adjective that means 1. soft; 2. mild (weather), as well as a noun meaning a soft or weak thing or person, specifically an effeminate man. In early music, moll = flat and was chiefly used in B moll, ♭ moll bmol'>bmol (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word sative
Example: The plant is sative instead of ferous.
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word sator
Sator is one that sows, sets and plants (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word satorious
Satorious pertains to a sator — one that sows, sets or plants (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word satispassion
Satispassion means atonement by an adequate degree of suffering (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word sativous
See sative (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word parture
In addition, parture signifies 1. offspring; 2. the action of giving birth (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word contrahe
Contrahe means contract (verb) Oxford English Dictionary.
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word novus homo
According to Oxford English Dictionary, novus homo (new man) signifies a man who has recently risen from insignificance to a position of importance or higher social standing.
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word cunctatious
I realize that.
August 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word unpunctilious
Unpunctilious means not punctilious.
August 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word cunctatious
The example of cunctatious is an extremely long array of juxtaposed words that are not in sentences.
August 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word lente
In addition, lente is a substance, especially insulin, that is metabolized or absorbed solely gradually when introduced into the body (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word eliciate
Eliciate means to draw out (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word botriform
Botriform: See botryoidal.
August 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word caterve
Caterve is a band or company (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word tryblium
Latin tryblium = a bowl, plate or salver.
August 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word errhine
One of the examples for the word "errhine" is an extremely long array of words that do not form sentences.
August 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word cerussal
Cerussal means of or pertaining to ceruse (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word foede
Foede means foul (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word heterochthonous
Heterochthonous means originating in or derived from another organism (pathology) Oxford English Dictionary.
August 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word membrana tympanica
This term means eardrum-membrane. See tympanic membrane.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word manubrium mallei
Manubrium mallei means the handle of the malleus. It is that portion of the malleus that extends downward, inward, and backward from the neck of the malleus. Manubrium mallei is embedded throughout its length in the tympanic membrane.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word membrana tympani
This term means membrane of the tympanum (eardrum). See tympanic membrane.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word stria mallearis
Stria mallearis is a bright line seen through the membrana tympanica, produced by the attachment of the manubrium mallei. Synonym: mallear stripe.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word plica mallearis posterior
Plica mallearis posterior is the posterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The posterior fold, in combination with the anterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis posterior means posterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia mallearis
Prominentia mallearis is a small prominence at the upper end of the stria mallearis produced by the lateral process of the malleus.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word plica mallearis anterior
Plica mallearis anterior is the anterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The anterior fold, in combination with the posterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis anterior means anterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word circum-pass
See circum-pass or circumpass.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word sphenoid bone
The appearance of this bone at the base of the cranium evokes in my mind an image of a flying bat rather than a flying butterfly.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word lacertus musculi recti lateralis bulbi
Lacertus musculi recti lateralis bulbi (click on link to right of "Synonyms") signifies the part of the tendon of origin of musculus rectus lateralis bulbi that adheres to the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, lateral to the common tendinous ring of extrinsic muscles of the eyeball.
Synonym: check ligament of musculus rectus lateralis bulbi.
This term means arm of the lateral straight (direct) muscle of the eyeball.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word margherita
Margherita designates "a pizza topped with cheese, tomatoes, and traditionally also basil" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word obduce
Obduce also means to cover or envelop (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word latitudinal
Latitudinal also means "relating to breadth or width" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word defund
Defund means to pour down (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word desition
All of the examples of desition are misspellings of decision.
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word clusive
Clusive means shut up, compassed (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word nihil esse
The term nihil esse means to be nothing or nobody, to have no power, to be of no use.
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word miche
Historically, miche (or mitch) has signified a small loaf of bread (Oxford English Dictionary). At Panera Bread bakery-cafes, miche is a large loaf of bread. According to Wikipedia, miche is a large pan loaf or a large or immense round loaf.
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word felicificativeness
Felicificativeness (filɪˈsɪfɪkətɪvnɪs) is the tendency to make happy or produce happiness (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word felicificative
Felicificative (filɪˈsɪfɪkətɪv) means tending to make happy (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word felicificability
Felicificability (filɪˌsɪfɪkəˈbɪlɪti) is the capacity for happiness (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word insperable
All the examples and the tweets of "insperable" are misspellings of "inseparable."
August 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word repend
Repend means to give or do by way of repayment for an action; to repay or return (an action or feeling) Oxford English Dictionary.
August 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word insperable
Insperable means "that cannot be hoped for, beyond hope" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word contrude
contrude = thrust or crowd together (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 17, 2011
biocon commented on the word demi
Demi means 1. adjective (& adverb) half; half-sized, diminutive; 2. (noun) a half (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word decircinate
Bourbonmots: There is a quote from 1656 that defines decircinate as you suggest, i.e. "to bring out of compass or roundness, to unbind" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus inferior bulbi
Bilby: musculus means muscle, rectus means straight (direct), inferior means lower and bulbi (Modern Latin) means of the eyeball. Therefore, the term at the top of this page means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
Bulbi is the genitive (possessive) case of bulbus.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word insigne
Insigne means distinguished, in a good or bad way; eminent, noted, remarkable (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word ornithophilous
The examples of the word, ornithophilous, are (1) a list of words and (2) an exceedingly long concatenation of words and phrases.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word disject
Disject means 1. to cast or break apart; 2. to scatter, disperse (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word schism
Schism is also a verb meaning to separate schismatically (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word schized
The example for "schized" is nonsensical.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word herniate
Herniate also means to rupture.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word latitate
Latitate means to lurk (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word facial nerve
The facial nerve is either of the 7th pair of cranial nerves emanating from the cranium on either side via the internal acoustic meatus, passing through the canal for the facial nerve, emerging at the stylomastoid foramen to supply motor fibers to the facial muscles, musculus stylohyoideus and venter posterior musculi digastrici, and sending a separate mixed (sensory and motor) branch to the tongue, which conducts the gustatory neural fibers from the anterior two thirds of the tongue and parasympathetic neural fibers to the sphenopalatine ganglion and submaxillary ganglion.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word terete
Terete also means rounded, smooth and round (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word decircinate
Decircinate means to round off, form into a circle, draw a circle, bring into a compass or roundness (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word tornatil
Tornatil means that is turned; that is made with a wheel (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word infuscate
Infuscate (adjective) means clouded or darkened (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars nasalis ossis frontalis
Pars nasalis ossis frontalis (click link to right of "Synonyms") is the nasal portion of the frontal bone, which lies between the two orbital parts of that bone anteriorly and forms part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus lateralis bulbi
Musculus rectus lateralis bulbi click on link to right of "Synonyms(s)" is an extraocular muscle in orbit that originates in the lateral part of the common tendinous ring that bridges the superior orbital fissure and inserts in the lateral part of sclera of eye. Action: abduction. Nerve supply: abducens nerve. Synonyms: musculus rectus lateralis, abducens oculi, musculus rectus externus.
This term means lateral straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus medialis bulbi
Musculus rectus medialis bulbi click on link to right of "Synonym(s)" is an extraocular muscle in the orbit that originates in the medial part of the anulus tendineus communis and inserts in the medial part of sclera of the eye. Action: adduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve.
This terms means medial straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus inferior bulbi
Musculus rectus inferior bulbi (click on link to right of "Synonyms") is an extraocular muscle of the orbit that originates in the inferior part of the common tendinous ring and inserts in the inferior part of the sclera of the eye. Primary action: depression; secondary action: adduction and extorsion. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
This term means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus superior bulbi
Musculus rectus superior bulbi (click the link to right of "Synonyms") originates in the superior part of common tendinous ring of the eye and inserts in the superior part of sclera of the eye. Primary action: elevation; secondary action: adduction and intorsion (inward twisting or turning). Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve. Synonym: attollens oculi (lifting muscle of the eye).
The term atop the page means upper straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word agelæinæ
The first letter of the name of a subfamily is upper case.
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumplex
Circumplex (verb) is a variant of circumplect (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumplect
Circumplect means to embrace, clasp tightly (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word puerice
Puerice means boyhood, childhood (Oxford English Dictionary). See puerility.
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word private
Private (prɪˈveɪt; transitive verb) means to deprive or dispossess of something; to cut off (from something).
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word prima fronte
L. prima fronte means outwardly, at first glance.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primas partes agere
L. primas partes agere means to play the lead role.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primi pedes
L. primi pedes means forefeet.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primis digitis
L. primis digitis means with or at the fingertips.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primo anno
L. primo anno means at the beginning of the year or season.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primo quoque tempore
L. primo quoque tempore means at the very earliest opportunity.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primus quisque
L. prῑmus quisque means the very first, the first possible.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word in primo
L. in primo means 1. in the beginning; 2. at the head of the military column.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word a primo
L. a primo means from the first.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word tamarix
Various species of Tamarix (tamarix, tamarisk, salt cedar) are invasive shrubs in the riparian corridors of the arid southwestern and western United States where they have displaced willows. Tamarix ramosissima,, as well as hybrids of it and congeners, is the prime culprit.
The limbs of tamarix are of small diameter.
This halophile (salt lover) exudes a saline sap that makes the soil that it inhabits ever more saline, effecting the continual eradication of its less halophilic competitors.
Tamarix imbibes enormous quantities of water, depleting water resources for irrigation and human consumption.
It has less capacity than the species that it displaces to cohere soil. Therefore, the presence of tamarix engenders erosion.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word calva
Calva also denotes the calvarium, the upper part of the human cranium. L. calva = 1. bald head; 2. scalp; 3. skull.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word pileum
Regarding Etymologies (above), pῑleum is Classical Latin instead of New Latin. This Classical Latin word was also frequently written pῑleus, pilleus or pilleum and was even spelled pῑlleum according to one dictionary.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word assimilate
Assimilate A: (adjective, past participle) means "likened, compared." B: (noun) 1. "that which is like;" 2. something that has been assimilated (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pteromata
Pteromata constitutes the plural of pterome.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pterome
Pterome denotes any secondary covert (covert of the secondary flight feathers) in a wing of a bird (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word astutious
See astucious.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pernix
L. pernix = agile, nimble, swift.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifrontalis
The compound word angustifrontalis is the specific epithet of Stenischia angustifrontalis a narrow-fronted flea (order Siphonaptera), from northwest Yunnan (the most southwest province of), China.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Cisticola angusticauda
Cisticola angusticauda (Tabora Cisticola) is a bird of west-central Kenya.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Psarocolius angustifrons
Psarocolius angustifrons is the Russet-backed Oropendola of South America.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifrons
The compound word angustifrons is the specific epithet of several species, including Psarocolius angustifrons (Russet-backed Oropendola).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifrontate
Angustifrontate means narrow-fronted, narrow-browed. having a narrow forehead. See angustifrontalis and angustifrons. Cf. angustirostrate and angusticaudate.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word rostrate
In reference to Etymologies above, the "o" of L. rostrātus and L. rostrum is short instead of long.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word fastigate
All of the examples on this page are misspellings of fastigiate except the lowest (bottom) two.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angusticauda
The compound word angusticauda is the specific epithet of Cisticola angusticauda (Tabora Cisticola). See angust and cauda. The "i" between angust and cauda is a Latin connective.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angusticaudate
Angusticaudate means narrow-tailed. See angust and caudate. In addition, see angusticauda. The "i" between angust and caudate or angust and cauda is a Latin connective. Cf. angustirostrate and angustifoliate.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word latibule
Latibule is a hiding place (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word latibulate
Latibulate means to hide oneself in a corner (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo ventus
The term secundo ventus means tailwind, fair wind.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo panis
The term secundo panis means stale bread.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo populo
The term secundo populo means with the backing of the people.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo mari
The term secundo mari signifies "with the tide."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo lumine
The term secundo lumine signifies "on the following day."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo flumine
The term secundo flumine signifies "downstream" or "with the current."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secunda mensa
The term secunda mensa means dessert.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundae partes
The term secundae partes means supporting role.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word res secundae
The term res secundae means success, prosperity.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word in secundum aquam
The term in secundam aquam means "with the current."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word a mensis fine secunda dies
The phrase a mensis fine secunda dies means the penultimate (second-last) day of the month.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word anno secundo
The term anno secundo means the next year.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word channeled apple snail
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Channeled Apple Snail
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word flumine adverso
The term `flūmine ad`verso means upstream.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
August 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word Zebra Mussel
Dreissena polymorpha
August 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word new interface
Using Firefox 5.0, the editing mode of the Comment facility of a word page is depicted in a tiny font.
August 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word purple loosestrife
Would a list of invasive species of North America be okay or would you like it to be broader in scope?
Bilby has produced an extensive list of invasive species of Australia.
The most notorious invasive species of Australia is the European Rabbit [Oryctolagus cuniculus), which was reportedly initially introduced there in 1859 for hunting. Its populations became prodigious in certain regions including Tasmania. In 1950, myxomatosis, a disease caused by Myxoma virus was introduced in Australia to control the huge national population of rabbits. The population was reduced from an estimated 600 million to ≈100 million. European Rabbits eventually became resistant to the disease and partially rebounded numerically. in 1991, their number in Australia was estimated to be 200-300 million. This voracious herbivore has expunged multiple species of plants in Australia and its diet has resulted in elevated erosion there.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenodermine
Stenodermine. See stenodermatous.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenohydric
Stenohydric means adapted to only a narrow range of humidities (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenokrotaphy
Stenokrotaphy. See stenocrotaphy.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenopodium
Stenopodium signifies a narrow, two-branched crustacean limb the flexibility of which is provided by joints (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenorhynchus
Stenorhynchus means having a narrow beak.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenothermic
Stenothermic. See stenothermal.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenotopic
In addition, stenotopic means having a restricted range of geographical distribution (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenostomy
Stenostomy is the contraction of any mouth or aperture (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenophyllism
Stenophyllism is "narrow-leavedness" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word Stenoderma
See stenoderma.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenoderma
The first letter of the generic epithet Stenoderma must be upper case.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenoderm
Any bat of the genus Stenoderma, whose members are characterized by having a contracted alar (wing) membrane (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocephaly
Stenocephaly means excessive narrowness of the skull.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word purple loosestrife
Yes, indeed. One of the most tenacious and noxious invasive species.
Good visuals.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word torus genialis
L. Torus genialis means conjugal bed.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word inferna
Latin in`ferna = (A): 1. the lower parts (regions) of the body; 2. abdomen; (B): the infernal regions (hell). See infernum.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nemophila
See nemophila. The first letter of this generic epithet must be upper case.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemophila
The first letter of this generic epithet must be capitalized.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemoral
In addition, nemoral means living in or frequenting groves or woods (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemorose
nemorose = 1. with dense groves or woods; 2. woody, bushy; 3. growing in woods or groves.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word new interface
The repeated comment in the web page of nemorivagous is spam.
The example provided on the web page of ancipitous is a very long list of words and phrases instead of veritable sentences.
Thank you Erin and team for your diligent labors in ameliorating Wordnik.com.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word ancipitous
The example provided for ancipitous is a long list of words and phrases rather than any veritable sentences.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word microoxic
Microoxic means having a low concentration of oxygen.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word angust
Pronounced an`gǝst
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word bregma
According to Oxford English Dictionary, bregma is the region of the skull where the frontal and the two parietal bones join; the sinciput; in infancy, before the sutures are closed, constituting the anterior fontanel. (Also formerly spoken of as two regions, the right and left bregmata.)
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocephalic
Stenocephalic is characterized by abnormal or excessive narrowness of a skull (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocephalous
Stenocephalous is characterized by abnormal or excessive narrowness of a skull (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocardia
Principally, stenocardia means contraction (constriction) of the heart or its orifices (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenobregmate
Stenobregmate means having a narrow bregma.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifoliatus
Angustifoliatus. See angustifoliate.
August 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word pustulatous
Pustulatous means having rounded protuberances. Only in pustulatous moss n. The lichen Lasallia pustulata, having blister-like protuberances on the surface of the thallus and formerly used in the manufacture of certain dyes. Also called rock tripe (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word eurygnathic
Eurygnathic means having a wide jaw. See eurygnathous.
August 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi means "a small bundle (of fibers) of (in) the eyelash (connected row of hairs) of the eyelid-part of the circular muscle of the eye." This slip of subtile muscular fibers is situated immediately posterior to an eyelash. See fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculus orbicularis oculi palpebralis click on link to right of "Synonym(s)". The latter term from Terminologia Anatomica (International Anatomical Terminology), which is used by Stedman's Medical Dictionary, is grammatically incorrect and redundant. For this term to be grammatically correct, musculus, which is nominative case, must be replaced by musculi, which is genitive (possessive) case. In addition, "palpebralis" at the terminus of the term is redundant and superfluous and should be elided. The uncorrected term means "small bundle of (fibers) of the eyelash of the eyelid-part circular muscle of the eye of (in) the eyelid." Without correction, this term is nonsensical and prolix.
Note that the term for the aforementioned structure in Terminologia Anatomica is "fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis m. orbicularis oculi palpebralis." In this source, the abbreviation "m." denotes musculus.
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word foyle's further philavery (christopher foyle)
How is this phrase of benefit to our community?
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus inferior bulbi
Musculus obliquus inferior bulbi click on link to right of "Synonym(s)" is an extraocular muscle in the orbit. It originates in the orbital plate of the maxilla lateral to the lacrimal groove and inserts in the sclera between the superior and lateral direct muscles of the eyeball. Primary action: extorsion; secondary action: elevation and abduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus superior bulbi
Musculus obliquus superior bulbi click link to right of "Synonym(s)" is an extraocular muscle in the orbit. It originates above the medial margin of the optic canal and inserts via a tendon passing through the trochlea, or pulley, and then reflected backward, downward, and laterally to the sclera between the superior and lateral direct muscles of the eyeball. Primary action: intorsion (see Comments); secondary action: depression and abduction. Nerve supply: trochlear nerve.
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachytic
pachytic = thick, thickened; obese; pachyntic (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word cyath
Cyath is a variant of cyathus.
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word devoid of
The term "devoid of" means lacking. The term "is devoid of" or "are devoid of" means lack(s) verb.
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word destitute of
The term "destitute of" means lacking. The term "is destitute of" or "are destitute of" means lack(s) verb.
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word tract
In addition, tract means to draw, pull along, haul, tow (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word fulgence
Fulgence is synonymous with fulgency.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word disposophobia
Disposophobia means compulsive hoarding (or pathological hoarding). It is the excessive acquisition of possessions (and failure to use or discard them), even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. Compulsive hoarding impairs mobility and interferes with basic activities, including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and sleeping.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculus orbicularis oculi palpebralis
See fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars profunda partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi
Pars profunda partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi (click on the link to the right of "Synonyms") is the portion of the palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle arising from the posterior aspect of the medial palpebral ligament and adjacent bone. This term means the deep part of the part of the eyelid (the eyelid part) of the circular muscle of the eye.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi palpebralis
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi palpebralis (click on link to the right of "Synonyms") is a slip of fine muscle fibers near the margin of each eyelid, posterior to the eyelashes. Many references designate the 5th word of the anatomical term as "musculus" instead of "musculi." However, that word must be genitive (possessive) rather than nominative (referring to the subject).
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word depressor septi nasi
Depressor septi nasi is a small vertical bundle of muscular fibers arising from the maxilla superior to the central incisor tooth, which passes upward along the median line of the upper lip to insert into the mobile part of the nasal septum. Action: depresses the septum of the nose, functioning with the alar (dilator) part of the nasal muscle, dilating (widening) the nostrils during deep inspiration. Nerve supply: buccal branch of facial nerve.
The term atop this page means depressor of the partition of the nose.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi
Vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi means the sheath (scabbard) of the tendon of the upper slanting muscle of the eyeball. See vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi
Trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi is a fibrous loop in the orbit near pars nasalis ossis frontalis, through which passes the tendon of musculus obliquus superior bulbi.
August 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word lamina profunda musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris
Lamina profunda musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris constitutes the deeper fibers of the elevating muscle of the superior eyelid, which are inserted into the superior tarsal plate.
This term means deep layer of the muscle of the elevator of the upper eyelid.
See levator palpebrae superioris.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word lamina superficialis musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris
Lamina superficialis musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris constitutes the superficial fibers of the elevating muscle of the superior eyelid, which are inserted into the skin of the superior eyelid.
This term means superficial layer of the muscle of the elevator of the upper eyelid.
See levator palpebrae superioris.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word venter frontalis musculi occipitofrontalis
Venter frontalis musculi occipitofrontalis is the anterior belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle. See musculus occipitofrontalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word venter occipitalis musculi occipitofrontalis
Venter occipitalis musculi occipitofrontalis is the posterior belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
This term means back-of-the-head belly of the back-of-the-head to front-of-the-head muscle.
See musculus occipitofrontalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars alaris musculi nasalis
Pars alaris musculi nasalis arises from the maxilla above the lateral incisor tooth and attaches to a wing of the nose on either side. This term means the part of the nasal muscle that is on the wing (of the nose). Action: participates in dilating either nostril. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See musculus nasalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars transversa musculi nasalis
Pars transversa musculi nasalis (click on link to right of "Synonyms") arises from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forms an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose. This term means the crosswise part of the nasal muscle. Action: depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See "Comments" on musculus nasalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus nasalis
Musculus nasalis is a compound muscle that consists of a crosswise part pars transversa musculi nasalis (compressor naris) arising from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forming an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose, and an alar part pars alaris musculi nasalis arising from the maxilla above the lateral incisor and attaching to a wing of the nose. The alar part participates in dilating (widening) either nostril; the transverse part depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: nasal muscle.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to access the central portion of my comment on "tensor tympani" to revise it. Only the initial and terminal portions can be accessed.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to access the central portion of my comment on "tensor tympani" to revise it. Only the initial and terminal portions can be accessed.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word tensor tympani
Tensor tympani originates in the cartilaginous part of the auditory tube (eustachian tube) and the walls of its hemi-canal immediately above the bony portion of the auditory tube, and inserts on the handle of malleus. Action: drawing the handle of the malleus medialward, tensing the tympanic membrane to protect it from excessive vibration by loud sounds. Nerve supply: branches of the trigeminal nerve through the otic ganglion. Synonym: musculus tensor tympani, tensor muscle of tympanic membrane, Toynbee's muscle.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word ore rotundo
Ore rotundo means "with elegant, well-turned, or distinct speech" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to access my list entitled "Tall," and somehow it got duplicated.
July 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word Pleuronectiformes
Pleuronectiformes means "side-swimmer forms (taxa)".
Gk pleurá (both sg. & pl.) = 1. a rib or ribs; 2. side(s) of a body, flank(s), side(s) of anything; 3. one factor of any product; 4. generator (of a cone or cylinder). Pleurón was rarely used as sg. for pleurá. The pl. of pleurón was usu. pleuraí. Pleurón = 1. side of entrenchment (place where the coast was incised [cut into) where ships lay]; 2. military flank; 3. rib; 4. side of body.
Gk nē´ktēs = swimmer.
July 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word altus
L altus (adjective) = 1. high, lofty; 2. deep; 3. profound (wisdom); 4. loud, deep (sound); 5. intense (heat, cold); 6. thick (fog); 7. high-born; 8. tall; 9. shrill; 10. noble; 11. deep-rooted; 12. far-fetched.
July 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word atiloquence
Atiloquence means high speech, pompous language (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 29, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
The "move" facility, which is initiated by clicking a tab to the right of a word in a list has not functioned for almost a month now.
July 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word procerous
Procerous also means long (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word parateresiomania
Parateresiomania signifies a compulsion to see new sights and places.
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word Ornithorhynchus
The generic epithet of the binomen appearing above is misspelled. It should be Ornithorhynchus instead of Ornithorhyncus. In other words, the spelling of the generic epithet should be identical to the spelling of the word to which this page is devoted.
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word conchyliaceous
Conchyliaceous means "of the nature of molluscous shells, shelly" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word pygophile
Pygophile means rump-lover (or lover of buttocks).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word propinquitous
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esuriency
Esuriency is the quality or state of being esurient; fondness for eating (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esurial
Esurial means pertaining to hunger, given up to fasting (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esurient
In addition, escurient means A. pertaining to appetite or the love of eating; gastronomic; B. a greedy person (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esuriate
Esuriate means to hunger (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esure
Esure (ˈesure) is the process of eating (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word comessation
Comessation means 1. feasting, banqueting, ‘riotous eating;' 2. eating together (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word ludificatory
In addition, ludificatory means deceptive (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word opertaneous
Opertaneous means "of a secret, hidden, or covert nature" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
When I attempt to save a revised comment by clicking the "Save comment" tab, a strand consisting of a chain of dusky dots indicating that the save is in progress revolves interminably.
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
When I have attempted to save revised comments on words today, I have clicked on the "Save" (comment) tab after which the chord or arc that shows the progress of the save moves (appears and disappears) interminably.
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word celerious
Celerious signifies swift, fleet (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word velocipede
In addition, velocipede is applied to persons who move swiftly (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user blafferty
Thank you for your kind words.
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word gutturniform
Gutturniform: Of or belonging to, or resembling, a water pitcher. Formerly applied to the arytenoid cartilage (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
It is not just a hiatus.
I have been unable to edit several comments on word pages, and when the editable comment is displayed on a separate screen, the "Save comment" does not function.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruct
Yes, ruct is short for eruct and eructate.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user yarb
Yarb, clivose is derived from Latin clῑvōsus, which means hilly, steep, precipitous.
Cliff is derived from Old English and Middle English words.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word clivose
Yarb, clivose is derived from Latin clῑvōsus, which means hilly, steep, precipitous.
Cliff is derived from Old English and Middle English words.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I've been using Firefox 5.0.
I'll try using Microsoft Explorer.
Thank you.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to modify comments of certain words such as "ruck" because clicking the "Save comments" tab is ineffectual.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruck
In addition, ruck (intransitive verb) means to belch and (transitive verb) to belch forth (Oxford English Dictionary). See ruct.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
None of the examples of the use of the word "ruct" is valid.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruct
Ruct (intransitive verb) means to belch (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word clivose
clivose = full of hills, hilly, steep (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruricolous
Ruricolous means living or working in the country; rural (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruric
Ruric means rustic (referring to a person) Oxford English Dictionary.
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word agelastic
Agelastic also means never laughing, morose, severe (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word agrestian
Agrestian also means rude (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word agrested
Agrested means rustic, 'countrified' (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word inopious
Inopious means "lacking wealth or resources, needy" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word punctum lacrimale
Punctum lacrimale signifies a minute circular aperture in the medial opening into the nasolacrimal sac. Puncta lacrimalia drain the tears that proceed from the lacrimal glands through the lacrimal ducts to the conjunctiva. Puncta clogged with mucus or dirt cause irritation and discomfort. There are four puncta lacrimalia, one in the medial part of each eyelid.
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word infractous
Infractous means "bent inward, inflexed" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word absit invidia
Absit invidia means "let there be no envy or ill will" (literally, "may envy (or jealousy) be wanting (or absent)."
July 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word poplet
Poplet means "a young woman (mildly depreciative) Oxford English Dictionary.
July 23, 2011
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