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Animator

One who, or that which, animates; an animater.

Anime

A resin exuding from a tropical American tree (Hymen/a courbaril), and much used by varnish makers.

Animism

The doctrine, taught by Stahl, that the soul is the proper principle of life and development in the body.

Animist

One who maintains the doctrine of animism.

Animus

Animating spirit; intention; temper.

Anion

An electro-negative atom or group of atoms, or the element which, in electro-chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; -- opposed to cation.

anionic

a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions.

Anise

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.

Aniseed

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it.

aniseikonia

a visual defect in which the shape and size of an ocular image differ in the two eyes.

Anisette

A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds.

Anisic

Of or derived from anise; as, anisic acid; anisic alcohol.

Anisodactylous

Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds.

anisodactyls anisodactyla

A group of herbivorous mammals characterized by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc. A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous.

anisogamy

reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size).

anisole Anisol

Methyl phenyl ether, C6H5.O.CH3, got by distilling anisic acid or by the action of methide on potassium phenolate.

Anisomeric

Not isomeric; not made of the same components in the same proportions.

Anisomerous

Having the number of floral organs unequal, as four petals and six stamens.

Anisometric

Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; -- said of crystals with three unequal axes.

Anisopleura

A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.

Anisopoda

A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.

Anisospore

A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore.

Anisostemonous

Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals.

Anisotropic Anisotrope

Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic.

Anisyl

The univalent radical, CH3.O.C6H4-, of which anisol is the hydride. The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CH2-; as, anisyl alcohol. The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CO-, of anisic acid.

Anito

In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.

Ankara

The capital city of Turkey. Population (2000) = 2,890,025.

Anker

A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8/ imperial gallons.

Ankerite

A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron.

Ankh

A tau cross with a loop at the top, used as an attribute or sacred emblem, symbolizing generation or enduring life. Called also crux ansata.

Ankle

The joint which connects the foot with the leg; the tarsus.

Ankled

Having ankles; -- used in composition; as, well-ankled.

Anklet

An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

anklets

socks that reach just above the ankle.

Ankus

An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook.

ankylostomiasis ancylostomiasis

A disease caused by the hookworm parasites of the genus Ancylostoma (especially Ancylostoma duodenale), and Necator americanus. Typically, infection in humans occurs in the small intestine. In the small intestine they suck the blood from the wall and, when present in large numbers, produce a severe anaemia. Called also miner's anaemia, tunnel disease, brickmaker's anaemia, Egyptian chlorosis.

Anlace

A broad dagger formerly worn at the girdle.

Anlaut

An initial sound, as of a word or syllable.

Anna

An East Indian money of account, the sixteenth of a rupee, or about 2/ cents.

Annalistic

Pertaining to, or after the manner of, an annalist; as, the dry annalistic style.

Annals

A relation of events in chronological order, each event being recorded under the year in which it happened.

Annapurna

wife of Siva and a benevolent aspect of Devi: goddess of plenty.

Annat Ann

A half years's stipend, over and above what is owing for the incumbency, due to a minister's heirs after his decease.

Annates Annats

The first year's profits of a spiritual preferment, anciently paid by the clergy to the pope; first fruits. In England, they now form a fund for the augmentation of poor livings.

Anneal

To subject to great heat, and then cool slowly, as glass, cast iron, steel, or other metal, for the purpose of rendering it less brittle; to temper; to toughen.

Annealer

One who, or that which, anneals.

Annealing

The process used to render glass, iron, etc., less brittle, performed by allowing them to cool very gradually from a high heat.

Annelida

A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Ch/topoda, including the Oligoch/ta or earthworms and Polych/ta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See Ch/topoda.

Anneloid

An animal resembling an annelid.

Annex

Something annexed or appended; as, an additional stipulation to a writing, a subsidiary building to a main building; a wing.

Annexation

The act of annexing; process of attaching, adding, or appending; the act of connecting; union; as, the annexation of Texas to the United States, or of chattels to the freehold.

Annexment

The act of annexing, or the thing annexed; appendage.

Annicut Anicut

A dam or mole made in the course of a stream for the purpose of regulating the flow of a system of irrigation.

annihilating

criticising vehemently and effectively; making light of; as, afire with annihilating invective.

Annihilation

The act of reducing to nothing, or nonexistence; or the act of destroying the form or combination of parts under which a thing exists, so that the name can no longer be applied to it; as, the annihilation of a corporation.

Annihilationist

One who believes that eternal punishment consists in annihilation or extinction of being; a destructionist.

Annihilator

One who, or that which, annihilates; as, a fire annihilator.

Anniversary

The annual return of the day on which any notable event took place, or is wont to be celebrated; as, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Annodated

Curved somewhat in the form of the letter S.

Annonaceae

a family of chiefly tropical trees or shrubs.

Annotate

To make notes or comments; -- with on or upon.

Annotation

A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; -- usually in the plural; as, annotations on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage.

Annotative

Characterized by annotations; of the nature of annotation.

Annotator

A writer of annotations; a commentator.

Annotatory

Pertaining to an annotator; containing annotations.

Annotine

A bird one year old, or that has once molted.

announced

stated publicly; as, their announced intentions.

Announcement

The act of announcing, or giving notice; that which announces; proclamation; publication.

Annoy

A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes; also, whatever causes such a feeling; as, to work annoy.

Annoyance

The act of annoying, or the state of being annoyed; molestation; vexation; annoy.

annoyed

aroused to impatience or anger; as, feeling annoyed by the constant teasing.

Annoyer

One who, or that which, annoys.

Annoying

That annoys; molesting; vexatious.

Annual

A thing happening or returning yearly; esp. a literary work published once a year.

Annualist

One who writes for, or who edits, an annual.

Annueler

A priest employed in saying annuals, or anniversary Masses.

Annuent

Nodding; as, annuent muscles (used in nodding).

Annuitant

One who receives, or its entitled to receive, an annuity.

Annuity

A sum of money, payable yearly, to continue for a given number of years, for life, or forever; an annual allowance.

Annul

To reduce to nothing; to obliterate.

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