Asparagine :: Asparagine (n.) A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, C4H8N2O3+H2O, found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also altheine..

Asparaginous :: Asparaginous (a.) Pertaining or allied to, or resembling, asparagus; having shoots which are eaten like asparagus; as, asparaginous vegetables..

Asparagus :: Asparagus (n.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens..

Asparagus :: Asparagus (n.) The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which form a valuable and well-known article of food..

Aspartic :: Aspartic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived, asparagine; as, aspartic acid..

Bitter Spar :: Bitter spar () A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite..

Calc-spar :: Calc-spar (n.) Same as Calcite.

Derbyshire Spar :: Derbyshire spar () A massive variety of fluor spar, found in Derbyshire, England, and wrought into vases and other ornamental work..

Desparple :: Desparple (v. t. & i.) To scatter; to disparkle.

Disparadised :: Disparadised (a.) Removed from paradise.

Disparage :: Disparage (v. t.) To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage.

Disparage :: Disparage (v. t.) To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

Disparage :: Disparage (n.) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Disparaged :: Disparaged (imp. & p. p.) of Disparag.

Disparagement :: Disparagement (n.) Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.

Disparagement :: Disparagement (n.) Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to.

Disparager :: Disparager (n.) One who disparages or dishonors; one who vilifies or disgraces.

Disparaging :: Disparaging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disparag.

Disparagingly :: Disparagingly (adv.) In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly.

Disparate :: Disparate (a.) Unequal; dissimilar; separate.

Disparate :: Disparate (a.) Pertaining to two coordinate species or divisions.

Disparates :: Disparates (n. pl.) Things so unequal or unlike that they can not be compared with each other.

Disparities :: Disparities (pl. ) of Disparit.

Disparition :: Disparition (n.) Act of disappearing; disappearance.

Disparity :: Disparity (n.) Inequality; difference in age, rank, condition, or excellence; dissimilitude; -- followed by between, in, of, as to, etc.; as, disparity in, or of, years; a disparity as to color..

Dispark :: Dispark (v. t.) To throw (a park or inclosure); to treat (a private park) as a common.

Dispark :: Dispark (v. t.) To set at large; to release from inclosure.

Disparkle :: Disparkle (v. t.) To scatter abroad.

Dispart :: Dispart (v. t.) To part asunder; to divide; to separate; to sever; to rend; to rive or split; as, disparted air; disparted towers..

Dispart :: Dispart (v. i.) To separate, to open; to cleave..

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