dichroism | (noun) pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions | - |
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egoism | (noun) concern for your own interests and welfare | Synonyms: egocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest |
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(noun) (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality | - |
heroism | (noun) the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | Synonyms: gallantry, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour |
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hoodooism | (noun) a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities | Synonyms: vodoun, voodoo, voodooism |
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jingoism | (noun) fanatical patriotism | Synonyms: chauvinism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism |
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(noun) an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions | Synonyms: flag waving |
locoism | (noun) a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis | Synonyms: loco disease |
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pleochroism | (noun) the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions | - |
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trichroism | (noun) pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits three different colors when viewed from three different directions | - |
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voodooism | (noun) a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities | Synonyms: hoodooism, vodoun, voodoo |
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