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..

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.

Parage :: Parage (n.) Equality of condition, blood, or dignity; also, equality in the partition of an inheritance..

Parage :: Parage (n.) Equality of condition between persons holding unequal portions of a fee.

Parage :: Parage (n.) Kindred; family; birth.

Paragenesis :: Paragenesis (n.) The science which treats of minerals with special reference to their origin.

Paragenic :: Paragenic (a.) Originating in the character of the germ, or at the first commencement of an individual; -- said of peculiarities of structure, character, etc..

Paraglobulin :: Paraglobulin (n.) An albuminous body in blood serum, belonging to the group of globulins. See Fibrinoplastin..

Paraglossa :: Paraglossa (n.) One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua or labium of certain insects. See Illust. under Hymenoptera.

Paraglossae :: Paraglossae (pl. ) of Paragloss.

Paragnath :: Paragnath (n.) Same as Paragnathus.

Paragnathi :: Paragnathi (pl. ) of Paragnathu.

Paragnathous :: Paragnathous (a.) Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as in certain birds..

Paragnathus :: Paragnathus (n.) One of the two lobes which form the lower lip, or metastome, of Crustacea..

Paragnathus :: Paragnathus (n.) One of the small, horny, toothlike jaws of certain annelids..

Paragoge :: Paragoge (n.) The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word, as withouten for without..

Paragoge :: Paragoge (n.) Coaptation.

Paragogic :: Paragogic (a.) Alt. of Paragogica.

Paragogical :: Paragogical (a.) Of, pertaining to, or constituting, a paragoge; added to the end of, or serving to lengthen, a word..

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