Antiparallel :: Antiparallel (a.) Running in a contrary direction.

Antiparallels :: Antiparallels (n. pl.) Straight lines or planes which make angles in some respect opposite in character to those made by parallel lines or planes.

Antiparalytic :: Antiparalytic (a.) Good against paralysis.

Antiparalytic :: Antiparalytic (n.) A medicine for paralysis.

Antiparalytical :: Antiparalytical (a.) Antiparalytic.

Apara :: Apara (n.) See Mataco.

Apparaillyng :: Apparaillyng (v.) Preparation.

Apparatus :: Apparatus (pl. ) of Apparatu.

Apparatus :: Apparatus (n.) Things provided as means to some end.

Apparatus :: Apparatus (n.) Hence: A full collection or set of implements, or utensils, for a given duty, experimental or operative; any complex instrument or appliance, mechanical or chemical, for a specific action or operation; machinery; mechanism..

Apparatus :: Apparatus (n.) A collection of organs all of which unite in a common function; as, the respiratory apparatus..

Apparatuses :: Apparatuses (pl. ) of Apparatu.

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..

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..

Buffing Apparatus :: Buffing apparatus () See Buffer, 1..

Comparable :: Comparable (a.) Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.

Comparate :: Comparate (n.) One of two things compared together.

Comparation :: Comparation (n.) A making ready; provision.

Comparative :: Comparative (a.) Of or pertaining to comparison.

Comparative :: Comparative (a.) Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy..

Comparative :: Comparative (a.) Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state..

Comparative :: Comparative (a.) Expressing a degree greater or less than the positive degree of the quality denoted by an adjective or adverb. The comparative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -er, more, or less; as, brighter, more bright, or less bright..

Comparative :: Comparative (n.) The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives..

Comparative :: Comparative (n.) An equal; a rival; a compeer.

Comparative :: Comparative (n.) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

Comparatively :: Comparatively (adv.) According to estimate made by comparison; relatively; not positively or absolutely.

Comparator :: Comparator (n.) An instrument or machine for comparing anything to be measured with a standard measure; -- applied especially to a machine for comparing standards of length.

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