Aconitum :: Aconitum (n.) The poisonous herb aconite; also, an extract from it..

Acustumaunce :: Acustumaunce (n.) See Accustomance.

Ad Infinitum :: Ad infinitum () Without limit; endlessly.

Ad Libitum :: Ad libitum () At one's pleasure; as one wishes.

Adiantum :: Adiantum (n.) A genus of ferns, the leaves of which shed water; maidenhair. Also, the black maidenhair, a species of spleenwort..

Adytum :: Adytum (n.) The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given. Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum..

Ageratum :: Ageratum (n.) A genus of plants, one species of which (A. Mexicanum) has lavender-blue flowers in dense clusters..

Amentum :: Amentum (n.) Same as Ament.

Apostume :: Apostume (n.) See Aposteme.

Arboretum :: Arboretum (n.) A place in which a collection of rare trees and shrubs is cultivated for scientific or educational purposes.

Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen..

Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc..

Autumn :: Autumn (n.) The third season of the year, or the season between summer and winter, often called the fall. Astronomically, it begins in the northern temperate zone at the autumnal equinox, about September 23, and ends at the winter solstice, about December 23; but in popular language, autumn, in America, comprises September, October, and November..

Autumn :: Autumn (n.) The harvest or fruits of autumn.

Autumn :: Autumn (n.) The time of maturity or decline; latter portion; third stage.

Autumnal :: Autumnal (a.) Of, belonging to, or peculiar to, autumn; as, an autumnal tint; produced or gathered in autumn; as, autumnal fruits; flowering in autumn; as, an autumnal plant..

Autumnal :: Autumnal (a.) Past the middle of life; in the third stage.

Barytum :: Barytum (n.) The metal barium. See Barium.

Betumble :: Betumble (v. t.) To throw into disorder; to tumble.

Betumbled :: Betumbled (imp. & p. p.) of Betumbl.

Bitume :: Bitume (n.) Bitumen.

Bitumed :: Bitumed (a.) Smeared with bitumen.

Bitumen :: Bitumen (n.) Mineral pitch; a black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame; Jew's pitch. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc. See Asphalt..

Bitumen :: Bitumen (n.) By extension, any one of the natural hydrocarbons, including the hard, solid, brittle varieties called asphalt, the semisolid maltha and mineral tars, the oily petroleums, and even the light, volatile naphthas..

Bituminate :: Bituminate (v. t.) To treat or impregnate with bitumen; to cement with bitumen.

Bituminated :: Bituminated (imp. & p. p.) of Bituminat.

Bituminating :: Bituminating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bituminat.

Bituminiferous :: Bituminiferous (a.) Producing bitumen.

Bituminization :: Bituminization (n.) The process of bituminizing.

Bituminize :: Bituminize (v. t.) To prepare, treat, impregnate, or coat with bitumen..

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