Definition of apo

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Apo () A prefix from a Greek preposition. It usually signifies from, away from, off, or asunder, separate; as, in apocope (a cutting off), apostate, apostle (one sent away), apocarpous..

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Sterve :: Stertorous (a.) Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompaines inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring..
Apogean :: Apogean (a.) Connected with the apogee; as, apogean (neap) tides, which occur when the moon has passed her apogee..
Fume :: Fume (n.) To smoke; to throw off fumes, as in combustion or chemical action; to rise up, as vapor..
Apotheosis :: Apotheosis (n. pl.) The act of elevating a mortal to the rank of, and placing him among, the gods; deification..
Scout :: Scout (v. t.) To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology..
Apostatical :: Apostatical (a.) Apostate.
Avernian :: Avernian (a.) Of or pertaining to Avernus, a lake of Campania, in Italy, famous for its poisonous vapors, which ancient writers fancied were so malignant as to kill birds flying over it. It was represented by the poets to be connected with the infernal regions..
Apophthegmatical :: Apophthegmatical (a.) Same as Apothegmatic.
Process :: Process (n.) Any marked prominence or projecting part, especially of a bone; anapophysis..
Endosternite :: Endosternite (n.) The part of each apodeme derived from the intersternal membrane in Crustacea and insects.
Apocrypha :: Apocrypha (n. pl.) Specif.: Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others..
Apostasies :: Apostasies (pl. ) of Apostas.
Evaporate :: Evaporate (a.) Dispersed in vapors.
Tibia :: Tibia (n.) The fourth joint of the leg of an insect. See Illust. under Coleoptera, and under Hexapoda..
Fumigation :: Fumigation (n.) Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.
Soapberry Tree :: Soapberry tree () Any tree of the genus Sapindus, esp. Sapindus saponaria, the fleshy part of whose fruit is used instead of soap in washing linen; -- also called soap tree..
Stab :: Stab (v. t.) To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to stab a dagger into a person..
Capulin :: Capulin (n.) The Mexican cherry (Prunus Capollin).
Inhaler :: Inhaler (n.) An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, as ether or chloroform, for medicinal purposes..
Infraposition :: Infraposition (n.) A situation or position beneath.
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