hollygrape | (noun) ornamental evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having dark green pinnate leaves and racemes of yellow flowers followed by blue-black berries | Synonyms: holly-leaves barberry, Mahonia aquifolium, mountain grape, Oregon grape, Oregon holly grape |
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holograph | (noun) the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography | Synonyms: hologram |
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(noun) handwritten book or document | Synonyms: manuscript |
holographic | (adjective) written entirely in one's own hand | Synonyms: holographical |
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(adjective) of or relating to holography or holograms | - |
(adjective) written wholly in the handwriting of the signer | - |
holographical | (adjective) written entirely in one's own hand | Synonyms: holographic |
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holography | (noun) the branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order to make a hologram that can then be used to create a three-dimensional image | - |
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homograph | (noun) two words are homographs if they are spelled the same way but differ in meaning (e.g. fair) | - |
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hydrographic | (adjective) of or relating to the science of hydrography | Synonyms: hydrographical |
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hydrographical | (adjective) of or relating to the science of hydrography | Synonyms: hydrographic |
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hydrography | (noun) the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation | - |
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hydrotherapy | (noun) the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease | Synonyms: hydropathy |
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hymnography | (noun) (music) the craft of hymn composition. | - |
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hypnotherapy | (noun) the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy | - |
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hypsography | (noun) measurement of the elevation of land above sea level | Synonyms: hypsometry |
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(noun) the scientific study of the earth's configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level) | - |
iconography | (noun) the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject | - |
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ideograph | (noun) a graphic character that indicates the meaning of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it | Synonyms: ideogram |
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ideographic | (adjective) of or relating to or consisting of ideograms | - |
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ideographically | (adverb) in an idiographic manner | - |
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ideography | (noun) the use of ideograms in writing | - |
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idiographic | (adjective) relating to or involving the study of individuals | - |
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immunotherapeutic | (adjective) of or relating to immunotherapy | - |
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immunotherapy | (noun) therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system | - |
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intrapulmonary | (adjective) being or occurring within a lung | - |
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iontotherapy | (noun) therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues | Synonyms: electromotive drug administration, EMDA, ionic medication, iontophoresis |
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jockstrap | (noun) a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise | Synonyms: athletic supporter, jock, supporter, suspensor |
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kymograph | (noun) scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) | Synonyms: cymograph |
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lexicographer | (noun) a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language | Synonyms: lexicologist |
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lexicographic | (adjective) of or relating to lexicography | Synonyms: lexicographical |
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lexicographical | (adjective) of or relating to lexicography | Synonyms: lexicographic |
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lexicography | (noun) the act of writing dictionaries | - |
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linendraper | (noun) a retail dealer in yard goods | - |
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lithograph | (noun) duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern | Synonyms: lithograph machine |
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(noun) a print produced by lithography | - |
(verb) make by lithography | - |
lithographer | (noun) a printmaker who uses lithography | - |
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lithographic | (adjective) of or produced by or involved in lithography | - |
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lithography | (noun) the act of making a lithographic print | - |
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(noun) a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface | - |
logagraphia | (noun) a loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion | Synonyms: agraphia, anorthography |
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logograph | (noun) a single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation | Synonyms: logogram |
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logographic | (adjective) of or relating to logograms or logographs | Synonyms: logogrammatic |
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lymphangiography | (noun) roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram | Synonyms: lymphography |
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lymphography | (noun) roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram | Synonyms: lymphangiography |
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magnetograph | (noun) a scientific instrument that registers magnetic variations (especially variations of the earth's magnetic field) | - |
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mammography | (noun) a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays | - |
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mammothermography | (noun) the use of thermography to detect breast tumors (which appear as hot spots) | - |
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maniraptor | (noun) advanced carnivorous theropod; regarded as surviving today as living birds | - |
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mantrap | (noun) a trap for catching trespassers | - |
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(noun) a very attractive or seductive looking woman | Synonyms: beauty, dish, knockout, looker, lulu, peach, ravisher, smasher, stunner, sweetheart |
micrograph | (noun) a graphic reproduction (as a photograph) of the image of an object formed by a microscope. | - |
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mimeograph | (noun) a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo) | Synonyms: mimeo, mimeograph machine, Roneo, Roneograph |
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(verb) print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph | Synonyms: mimeo |
monograph | (noun) a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject | - |
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mousetrap | (noun) (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated | Synonyms: trap play |
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(noun) a trap for catching mice | - |
myelography | (noun) roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space) | - |
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naprapath | (noun) a therapist who practices naprapathy | - |
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naprapathy | (noun) a drugless method of treatment based on the belief that disease symptoms arise from problems with ligaments and connective tissues | - |
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nevirapine | (noun) a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Viramune) used to treat AIDS and HIV | Synonyms: Viramune |
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nomograph | (noun) a graphic representation of numerical relations | Synonyms: nomogram |
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oceanographer | (noun) a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas | - |
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oceanography | (noun) the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans | Synonyms: oceanology |
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oleography | (noun) the art or process of producing chromolithographs printed on cloth to imitate an oil painting. | - |
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orograph | (noun) A machine for use in making topographical maps. | - |
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orography | (noun) the science of mountains | Synonyms: orology |
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orthographic | (adjective) of or relating to or expressed in orthography | - |
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orthography | (noun) a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols | Synonyms: writing system |
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oscillograph | (noun) a device for making a record of the wave forms of fluctuating voltages or currents | - |
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overappraisal | (noun) an appraisal that is too high | Synonyms: overestimate, overestimation, overvaluation |
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oviraptorid | (noun) advanced carnivorous theropods, characterized by their toothless, parrot-like beaks and, in several cases, elaborate crests | - |
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palaeoethnography | (noun) the ethnography of paleolithic humans | Synonyms: paleoethnography |
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palaeogeography | (noun) the study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs | Synonyms: paleogeography |
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paleoethnography | (noun) the ethnography of paleolithic humans | Synonyms: palaeoethnography |
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paleogeography | (noun) the study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs | Synonyms: palaeogeography |
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paleographer | (noun) an archeologist skilled in paleography | Synonyms: paleographist |
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paleographist | (noun) an archeologist skilled in paleography | Synonyms: paleographer |
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paleography | (noun) the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them) | - |
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pantograph | (noun) mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale | - |
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parabolograph | (noun) An outdated instrument for drawing parabolas. | - |
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paragraph | (noun) one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line | - |
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(verb) write paragraphs; work as a paragrapher | - |
(verb) write about in a paragraph | - |
(verb) divide into paragraphs, as of text | - |
paragrapher | (noun) a writer of paragraphs (as for publication on the editorial page of a newspaper) | - |
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paraparesis | (noun) a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs | - |
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parapet | (noun) fortification consisting of a low wall | Synonyms: breastwork |
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(noun) a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony | - |
paraph | (noun) a flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery) | - |
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paraphernalia | (noun) equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. | Synonyms: appurtenance, gear |
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paraphilia | (noun) abnormal sexual activity | - |
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paraphrase | (noun) rewording for the purpose of clarification | Synonyms: paraphrasis |
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(verb) express the same message in different words | Synonyms: rephrase, reword |
paraphrasis | (noun) rewording for the purpose of clarification | Synonyms: paraphrase |
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paraphrastic | (adjective) altered by paraphrasing | - |
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paraphrenia | (noun) a form of schizophrenia characterized by delusions (of persecution or grandeur or jealousy); symptoms may include anger and anxiety and aloofness and doubts about gender identity; unlike other types of schizophrenia the patients are usually presentable and (if delusions are not acted on) may function in an apparently normal manner | Synonyms: paranoic type schizophrenia, paranoid schizophrenia, paraphrenic schizophrenia |
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paraphysis | (noun) a sterile simple or branched filament or hair borne among sporangia; may be pointed or clubbed | - |
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paraplegia | (noun) paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma) | - |
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paraplegic | (adjective) suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord | - |
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(noun) a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down) | - |
parapodium | (noun) one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing | - |
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parapraxis | (noun) a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. | Synonyms: miscue, slip-up, slip |
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paraprofessional | (noun) a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional | - |
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parapsychological | (adjective) beyond normal physical explanation | - |
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parapsychologist | (noun) someone who studies the evidence for such psychological phenomena as psychokinesis and telepathy and clairvoyance | - |
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parapsychology | (noun) phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes | Synonyms: psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon |
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phonograph | (noun) machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically | Synonyms: record player |
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photograph | (noun) a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format | Synonyms: exposure, photo, pic, picture |
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(verb) record on photographic film | Synonyms: shoot, snap |
(verb) undergo being photographed in a certain way | - |
photographer | (noun) someone who takes photographs professionally | Synonyms: lensman |
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photographic | (adjective) relating to photography or obtained by using photography | - |
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(adjective) representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph | - |
photographically | (adverb) by photographic means | - |
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photography | (noun) the act of taking and printing photographs | Synonyms: picture taking |
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(noun) the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies | - |
(noun) the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces | - |
photoheliograph | (noun) a telescope, with a camera attached, used to photograph the Sun. | - |
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photolithograph | (noun) a lithograph produced by photographically produced plates | - |
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