Definition of dean

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Dean (n.) The chief or senior of a company on occasion of ceremony; as, the dean of the diplomatic corps; -- so called by courtesy..

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Proboscidean :: Proboscidean (a.) Proboscidian.
Deanery :: Deanery (n.) The territorial jurisdiction of a dean.
Hypohyal :: Hypohyal (a.) Pertaining to one or more small elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes, between the caratohyal and urohyal..
Water Snail :: Water snail () The Archimedean screw.
Hyomandibular :: Hyomandibular (a.) Pertaining both to the hyoidean arch and the mandible or lower jaw; as, the hyomandibular bone or cartilage, a segment of the hyoid arch which connects the lower jaw with the skull in fishes..
Saros :: Saros (n.) A Chaldean astronomical period or cycle, the length of which has been variously estimated from 3,600 years to 3,600 days, or a little short of 10 years..
Hebridean :: Hebridean (a.) Alt. of Hebridia.
Holaspidean :: Holaspidean (a.) Having a single series of large scutes on the posterior side of the tarsus; -- said of certain birds.
Aramean :: Aramean (a.) Of or pertaining to the Syrians and Chaldeans, or to their language; Aramaic..
Ctenoidean :: Ctenoidean (n.) One of the Ctenoidei.
Andine :: Andine (a.) Andean; as, Andine flora..
Epihyal :: Epihyal (n.) A segment next above the ceratohyal in the hyoidean arch.
Dean :: Dean (n.) The collegiate officer in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, England, who, besides other duties, has regard to the moral condition of the college..
Exaspidean :: Exaspidean (a.) Having the anterior scute/ extending around the tarsus on the outer side, leaving the inner side naked; -- said of certain birds..
Verge :: Verge (n.) A rod or staff, carried as an emblem of authority; as, the verge, carried before a dean..
Hyoglossal :: Hyoglossal (a.) Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch; as, the hyoglossal membrane..
Lark :: Lark (n.) Any one numerous species of singing birds of the genus Alauda and allied genera (family Alaudidae). They mostly belong to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In America they are represented by the shore larks, or horned by the shore larks, or horned larks, of the genus Otocoris. The true larks have holaspidean tarsi, very long hind claws, and usually, dull, sandy brown colors..
Tympanohyal :: Tympanohyal (a.) Of or pertaining to the tympanum and the hyoidean arch.
Chaldean :: Chaldean (n.) A native or inhabitant of Chaldea.
Orchidean :: Orchidean (a.) Orchidaceous.
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