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2157 Words That End With A

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baiza (noun) 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman Synonyms: baisa
baklava (noun) rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey
balaclava (noun) a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face Synonyms: balaclava helmet
balalaika (noun) a stringed instrument that has a triangular body and three strings
balata (noun) a tropical hardwood tree yielding balata gum and heavy red timber Synonyms: balata tree, beefwood, bully tree, Manilkara bidentata
(noun) when dried yields a hard substance used e.g. in golf balls Synonyms: gutta balata
balboa (noun) the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos
ballerina (noun) a female ballet dancer Synonyms: danseuse
balletomania (noun) extraordinary enthusiasm for ballets
ballista (noun) ancient missile weapon that throws bolts or stones Synonyms: bolt thrower
balsa (noun) forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts Synonyms: Ochroma lagopus
(noun) strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats Synonyms: balsa wood
banana (noun) elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh
(noun) any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits Synonyms: banana tree
bandana (noun) large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief Synonyms: bandanna
bandanna (noun) large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief Synonyms: bandana
banderilla (noun) a decorated dart that is implanted in the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight
banksia (noun) any shrub or tree of the genus Banksia having alternate leathery leaves apetalous yellow flowers often in showy heads and conelike fruit with winged seeds
barilla (noun) Algerian plant formerly burned to obtain calcium carbonate Synonyms: Halogeton souda
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash Synonyms: glasswort, kali, kelpwort, Salsola kali, Salsola soda, saltwort
barracouta (noun) a large marine food fish common on the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and southern Africa Synonyms: snoek
barracuda (noun) any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth
bartonia (noun) annual grown especially for its fragrant golden nocturnal flowers Synonyms: Mentzelia lindleyi
baryta (noun) any of several compounds of barium
basilica (noun) a Roman building used for public administration Synonyms: Roman basilica
(noun) an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
basophilia (noun) the tendency of cells to stain with basic dyes
batrachomyomachia (noun) a silly altercation
baya (noun) common Indian weaverbird Synonyms: Ploceus philippinus
bazooka (noun) a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon
begonia (noun) any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes
belladonna (noun) an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally
(noun) perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine Synonyms: Atropa belladonna, belladonna plant, deadly nightshade
beluga (noun) valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas Synonyms: Acipenser huso, hausen, white sturgeon
(noun) small northern whale that is white when adult Synonyms: Delphinapterus leucas, white whale
bema (noun) area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing Synonyms: chancel, sanctuary
bergenia (noun) any plant of the genus Bergenia; valued as an evergreen ground cover and for the spring blossoms
berretta (noun) a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy Synonyms: biretta, birretta
beta (adjective) preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
(adjective) second in order of importance
(noun) the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
bibliomania (noun) preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
bibliotheca (noun) a collection of books
bilharzia (noun) an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected Synonyms: bilharziasis, schistosomiasis
biota (noun) all the plant and animal life of a particular region Synonyms: biology
biretta (noun) a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy Synonyms: berretta, birretta
birretta (noun) a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy Synonyms: berretta, biretta
blastema (noun) a mass of undifferentiated cells from which an organ or body part develops
blastocytoma (noun) a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells Synonyms: blastoma, embryonal carcinosarcoma
blastoma (noun) a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells Synonyms: blastocytoma, embryonal carcinosarcoma
blastula (noun) early stage of an embryo produced by cleavage of an ovum; a liquid-filled sphere whose wall is composed of a single layer of cells; during this stage (about eight days after fertilization) implantation in the wall of the uterus occurs Synonyms: blastosphere
bletia (noun) any of various orchids of the genus Bletia having pseudobulbs and erect leafless racemes of large purple or pink flowers
boa (noun) any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs
(noun) a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur Synonyms: feather boa
bocconia (noun) small Central American tree having loose racemes of purple-tinted green flowers Synonyms: Bocconia frutescens, tree celandine
(noun) herb of China and Japan widely cultivated for its plumelike panicles of creamy white flowers Synonyms: Macleaya cordata, plume poppy
bodega (noun) a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries
bohemia (noun) a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
bola (noun) a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin
(noun) a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie Synonyms: bola tie, bolo, bolo tie
bolivia (noun) a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
bologna (noun) large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork Synonyms: Bologna sausage
bonanza (noun) a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) Synonyms: boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven, windfall
(noun) an especially rich vein of precious ore
borrelia (noun) cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever
bota (noun) a wine bottle made of leather
bougainvillea (noun) any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
bra (noun) an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts Synonyms: bandeau, brassiere
brachydactylia (noun) abnormal shortness of fingers and toes Synonyms: brachydactyly
bradycardia (noun) abnormally slow heartbeat
branchia (noun) respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water Synonyms: gill
brassavola (noun) any of various tropical American orchids with usually solitary fleshy leaves and showy white to green nocturnally fragrant blossoms solitary or in racemes of up to 7
bravura (noun) brilliant and showy technical skill
breccia (noun) a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand
bregma (noun) the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures at the top of the cranium
brodiaea (noun) any of several plants of the genus Brodiaea having basal grasslike leaves and globose flower heads on leafless stems resembling those of genus Allium
bronchopneumonia (noun) pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles Synonyms: bronchial pneumonia
brotula (noun) deep-sea fishes
brouhaha (noun) a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits
(noun) loud confused noise from many sources Synonyms: hubbub, katzenjammer, uproar
browallia (noun) any of several herbs of the genus Browallia cultivated for their blue or violet or white flowers Synonyms: bush violet
buccula (noun) a fold of fatty tissue under the chin Synonyms: double chin
buckleya (noun) parasitic shrub of the eastern United States having opposite leaves and insignificant greenish flowers followed by oily dull green olivelike fruits Synonyms: Buckleya distichophylla
buddleia (noun) tropical shrub having clusters of white or violet or yellow flowers Synonyms: butterfly bush
bulimarexia (noun) a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting Synonyms: binge-purge syndrome, binge-vomit syndrome, bulimia nervosa
bulimia (noun) pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions)
(noun) a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation Synonyms: binge-eating syndrome
bulla (noun) the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
(noun) (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid Synonyms: bleb, blister
buna (noun) made by polymerizing butadiene Synonyms: buna rubber
burka (noun) a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan Synonyms: burqa
burqa (noun) a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan Synonyms: burka
bursa (noun) a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
cabala (noun) an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Synonyms: cabbala, cabbalah, kabala, kabbala, kabbalah, qabala, qabalah
cabana (noun) a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool
cabbala (noun) an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret Synonyms: cabala, cabbalah, kabala, kabbala, kabbalah, qabala, qabalah
cachexia (noun) any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease Synonyms: cachexy, wasting
cadenza (noun) a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
caesura (noun) a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line
(noun) a pause or interruption (as in a conversation)
cafeteria (noun) a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
calaba (noun) West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice Synonyms: Calophyllum calaba, Santa Maria tree
calabazilla (noun) perennial vine of dry parts of central and southwestern United States and Mexico having small hard mottled green inedible fruit Synonyms: buffalo gourd, Cucurbita foetidissima, Missouri gourd, prairie gourd, prairie gourd vine, wild pumpkin
calabura (noun) a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and fleshy edible fruit; a bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves Synonyms: calabur tree, Jamaican cherry, Muntingia calabura, silk wood, silkwood
caladenia (noun) any of various orchids of the genus Caladenia
calceolaria (noun) any garden plant of the genus Calceolaria having flowers with large inflated slipper-shaped lower lip Synonyms: slipperwort
caldera (noun) a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression
calendula (noun) any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes
calisaya (noun) Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark Synonyms: Cinchona calisaya, Cinchona ledgeriana, Cinchona officinalis
calla (noun) South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix Synonyms: arum lily, calla lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica
calliandra (noun) any of various shrubs and small trees valued for their fine foliage and attractive spreading habit and clustered white to deep pink or red flowers
calosoma (noun) any beetle of the genus Calosoma
calvaria (noun) the dome of the skull Synonyms: skullcap
calyptra (noun) the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy
camarilla (noun) a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue Synonyms: cabal, faction, junto
camelia (noun) any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers Synonyms: camellia
camellia (noun) any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers Synonyms: camelia

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