Analemma :: Analemma (n.) An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon..

Analemma :: Analemma (n.) An instrument of wood or brass, on which this projection of the sphere is made, having a movable horizon or cursor; -- formerly much used in solving some common astronomical problems..

Analemma :: Analemma (n.) A scale of the sun's declination for each day of the year, drawn across the torrid zone on an artificial terrestrial globe..

Begemmed :: Begemmed (imp. & p. p.) of Bege.

Begemming :: Begemming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bege.

Dilemma :: Dilemma (n.) An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses..

Dilemma :: Dilemma (n.) A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position..

Emmantle :: Emmantle (v. t.) To cover over with, or as with, a mantle; to put about as a protection..

Emmanuel :: Emmanuel (n.) See Immanuel.

Emmarble :: Emmarble (v. t.) To turn to marble; to harden.

Emmenagogue :: Emmenagogue (n.) A medicine that promotes the menstrual discharge.

Emmet :: Emmet (n.) An ant.

Emmetropia :: Emmetropia (n.) That refractive condition of the eye in which the rays of light are all brought accurately and without undue effort to a focus upon the retina; -- opposed to hypermetropia, myopia, an astigmatism..

Emmetropic :: Emmetropic (a.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, emmetropia..

Emmetropy :: Emmetropy (n.) Same as Emmetropia.

Emmew :: Emmew (v. t.) To mew or coop up.

Emmove :: Emmove (v. t.) To move; to rouse; to excite.

Enchylemma :: Enchylemma (n.) The basal substance of the cell nucleus; a hyaline or granular substance, more or less fluid during life, in which the other parts of the nucleus are imbedded..

Femme :: Femme (n.) A woman. See Feme, n..

Fissigemmation :: Fissigemmation (n.) A process of reproduction intermediate between fission and gemmation.

Gemma :: Gemma (n.) A leaf bud, as distinguished from a flower bud..

Gemma :: Gemma (n.) A bud spore; one of the small spores or buds in the reproduction of certain Protozoa, which separate one at a time from the parent cell..

Gemmaceous :: Gemmaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to gems or to gemmae; of the nature of, or resembling, gems or gemmae..

Gemmae :: Gemmae (pl. ) of Gemm.

Gemmary :: Gemmary (a.) Of or pertaining to gems.

Gemmary :: Gemmary (n.) A receptacle for jewels or gems; a jewel house; jewels or gems, collectively..

Gemmate :: Gemmate (a.) Having buds; reproducing by buds.

Gemmated :: Gemmated (a.) Having buds; adorned with gems or jewels.

Gemmation :: Gemmation (n.) The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding..

Gemmation :: Gemmation (n.) The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud..

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