Aber-de-vine :: Aber-de-vine (n.) The European siskin (Carduelis spinus), a small green and yellow finch, related to the goldfinch..
Abietine :: Abietine (n.) A resinous obtained from Strasburg turpentine or Canada balsam. It is without taste or smell, is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol (especially at the boiling point), in strong acetic acid, and in ether..
Aborigines :: Aborigines (n. pl.) The earliest known inhabitants of a country; native races.
Aborigines :: Aborigines (n. pl.) The original fauna and flora of a geographical are.
Abstainer :: Abstainer (n.) One who abstains; esp., one who abstains from the use of intoxicating liquors..
Abstinence :: Abstinence (n.) The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence..
Abstinence :: Abstinence (n.) The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat..
Acolyctine :: Acolyctine (n.) An organic base, in the form of a white powder, obtained from Aconitum lycoctonum..
Aconitine :: Aconitine (n.) An intensely poisonous alkaloid, extracted from aconite..
Ad Hominem :: Ad hominem () A phrase applied to an appeal or argument addressed to the principles, interests, or passions of a man..
Adamantine :: Adamantine (a.) Made of adamant, or having the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains..
Adamantine :: Adamantine (a.) Like the diamond in hardness or luster.