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Addison's Disease :: Addison's disease () A morbid condition causing a peculiar brownish discoloration of the skin, and thought, at one time, to be due to disease of the suprarenal capsules (two flat triangular bodies covering the upper part of the kidneys), but now known not to be dependent upon this causes exclusively. It is usually fatal..

Amethodist :: Amethodist (n.) One without method; a quack.

Amphidisc :: Amphidisc (n.) A peculiar small siliceous spicule having a denticulated wheel at each end; -- found in freshwater sponges.

Anaphrodisia :: Anaphrodisia (n.) Absence of sexual appetite.

Anaphrodisiac :: Anaphrodisiac (a. & n.) Same as Antaphrodisiac.

Antaphrodisiac :: Antaphrodisiac (a.) Capable of blunting the venereal appetite.

Antaphrodisiac :: Antaphrodisiac (n.) Anything that quells the venereal appetite.

Antiaphrodisiac :: Antiaphrodisiac (a. & n.) Same as Antaphrodisiac.

Aphrodisiac :: Aphrodisiac (a.) Alt. of Aphrodisiaca.

Aphrodisiac :: Aphrodisiac (n.) That which (as a drug, or some kinds of food) excites to venery..

Aphrodisiacal :: Aphrodisiacal (a.) Exciting venereal desire; provocative to venery.

Aphrodisian :: Aphrodisian (a.) Pertaining to Aphrodite or Venus. Aphrodisian dames [that is, courtesans]..

Arrondissement :: Arrondissement (n.) A subdivision of a department.

Baddish :: Baddish (a.) Somewhat bad; inferior.

Bardish :: Bardish (a.) Pertaining to, or written by, a bard or bards..

Bardism :: Bardism (n.) The system of bards; the learning and maxims of bards.

Basedow''s Disease :: Basedow's disease () A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter..

Bastardism :: Bastardism (n.) The state of being a bastard; bastardy.

Beet Radish :: Beet radish () Same as Beetrave.

Bird Of Paradise :: Bird of paradise () The name of several very beautiful birds of the genus Paradisea and allied genera, inhabiting New Guinea and the adjacent islands. The males have brilliant colors, elegant plumes, and often remarkable tail feathers..

Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.

Blandise :: Blandise (v. i.) To blandish any one.

Blandish :: Blandish (v. t.) To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.

Blandish :: Blandish (v. t.) To make agreeable and enticing.

Blandished :: Blandished (imp. & p. p.) of Blandis.

Blandisher :: Blandisher (n.) One who uses blandishments.

Blandishing :: Blandishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Blandis.

Blandishment :: Blandishment (n.) The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; allurement..

Blockheadism :: Blockheadism (n.) That which characterizes a blockhead; stupidity.

Bollandists :: Bollandists (n. pl.) The Jesuit editors of the Acta Sanctorum, or Lives of the Saints; -- named from John Bolland, who began the work..