Pheasantry - Philology

Pheasantry (?), n. [Cf. F. faisanderie.] A place for keeping and rearing pheasants. Gwilt.
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Phebe (?), n. (Zoöl.) See .
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Pheer, n. See 1st . [Obs.] Spenser.
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Pheese (?), v. t. To comb; also, to beat; to worry. [Obs. or Local] See , v.
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Pheese, n. Fretful excitement. [Obs. or Local] See , n.
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Phelloderm (?), n. [Gr. � cork + -derm.] (Bot.) A layer of green parenchimatous cells formed on the inner side of the phellogen.
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Phellogen (?), n. [Gr. � cork + -gen.] (Bot.) The tissue of young cells which produces cork cells.
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Phelloplastics (?), n. [Gr. � cork + � to mold.] Art of modeling in cork.
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{ Phenacetin, Phenacetine } (?), n. [Phenyl + acetic + -in.] (Pharm.) A white, crystalline compound, C10H13O2N, once used in medicine principally as an antipyretic. It is now seldom used because of serious side effects.
Syn. -- N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)acetamide, p-acetophenetidide, p-ethoxyacetanilide, acetophenetidin, para-acetphenetidin, p-acetophenetide.
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Phenacite (?), n. [Gr. �, �, impostor, deceiver.] (Min.) A glassy colorless mineral occurring in rhombohedral crystals, sometimes used as a gem. It is a silicate of glucina, and receives its name from its deceptive similarity to quartz.
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Phenakistoscope (?), n. [Gr. � a deceiver + -scope.] A revolving disk on which figures drawn in different relative attitudes are seen successively, so as to produce the appearance of an object in actual motion, as an animal leaping, etc., in consequence of the persistence of the successive visual impressions of the retina. It is often arranged so that the figures may be projected upon a screen.
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Phenalgin (?), n. [Phenyl + analgetic + -in.] (Pharm.) An ammoniated compound of phenyl and acetamide, used as an analgesic and antipyretic. It resembles phenacetin in its therapeutic action.
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Phenanthrene (?), n. [Phenyl + antracene.] (Chem.) A complex hydrocarbon, C14H10, found in coal tar, and obtained as a white crystalline substance with a bluish fluorescence.
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Phenanthridine (?), n. [Phenanthrene + pyridine.] (Chem.) A nitrogenous hydrocarbon base, C13H9N, analogous to phenanthrene and quinoline.
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Phenanthroline (?), n. [Phenanthrene + quinoline.] (Chem.) Either of two metameric nitrogenous hydrocarbon bases, C12H8N2, analogous to phenanthridine, but more highly nitrogenized.
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Phene (?), n. (Chem.) Benzene. [Obs.]
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Phenetol (?), n. [Phenyl + ethyl + L. oleum oil.] (Chem.) The ethyl ether of phenol, obtained as an aromatic liquid, C6H5.O.C2H5.
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Phenic (?), a. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, phenyl or phenol.
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Coloq. Phenic acid (Chem.), a phenol. [Obsoles.]
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Phenician (?), a. & n. See .
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Phenicine (?), n. [Gr. foi^nix purple red: cf. F. phénicine.] (Chem.) (a) A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water. (b) A coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol. Watts.
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Phenicious (?), a. [L. phoeniceus, Gr. foinikeos, from � purple red.] Of a red color with a slight mixture of gray. Dana.
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Phenicopter (?), n. [L. phoenicopterus, Gr. foinikopteros, i. e., red-feathered; foi^nix, foinikos, purple red + pteron feather: cf. F. phénicoptère.] (Zoöl.) A flamingo.
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Phenix (?), n.; pl. Phenixes (#). [L. phoenix, Gr. foi^nix.] [Written also phœnix.] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A bird fabled to exist single, to be consumed by fire by its own act, and to rise again from its ashes. Hence, an emblem of immortality.
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2. (Astron.) A southern constellation.
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3. A marvelous person or thing. [R.] Latimer.
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Phenocryst (?), n. [Gr. � to appear + � crystal.] (Geol.) One of the prominent embedded crystals of a porphyry.
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Phenogamia (?), n. pl. (Bot.) Same as .
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{ Phenogamian (?), Phenogamic (?), Phenogamous (?) }, a. Same as , , etc.
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Phenol (?), n. [Gr. � to show + -ol: cf. F. phénol.] (Chem.) 1. A white or pinkish crystalline substance, C6H5OH, produced by the destructive distillation of many organic bodies, as wood, coal, etc., and obtained from the heavy oil from coal tar.
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☞ It has a peculiar odor, somewhat resembling creosote, which is a complex mixture of phenol derivatives. It is of the type of alcohols, and is called also phenyl alcohol, but has acid properties, and hence is popularly called carbolic acid, and was formerly called phenic acid. It is a powerful caustic poison, and in dilute solution has been used as an antiseptic.
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2. Any one of the series of hydroxyl derivatives of which phenol proper is the type.
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Coloq. Glacial phenol (Chem.), pure crystallized phenol or carbolic acid. -- Coloq. Phenol acid (Chem.), any one of a series of compounds which are at once derivatives of both phenol and some member of the fatty acid series; thus, salicylic acid is a phenol acid. -- Coloq. Phenol alcohol (Chem.), any one of series of derivatives of phenol and carbinol which have the properties of both combined; thus, saligenin is a phenol alcohol. -- Coloq. Phenol aldehyde (Chem.), any one of a series of compounds having both phenol and aldehyde properties. -- Coloq. Phenol phthalein . See under .
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Phenolate (?), n. [Phenol + -ate.] (Chem.) A compound of phenol analogous to a salt.
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Phenology (?), n. [Contracted from .] (Biol.) The science of the relations between climate and periodic biological phenomena, as the migrations and breeding of birds, the flowering and fruiting of plants, etc. -- Phenological (#), a. -- Phenologically, adv. -- Phenologist (#), n.
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Phenolphthalein (?), n., or Phenol phthalein. (Chem.) A white or yellowish white crystalline substance, C20H14O4, formed by condensation of the anhydride of phthalic acid and phenol. Its solution in alkalies is brilliant red, but is decolorized by acids. This reaction, being very delicate, is used as an indicator. It is sometimes used as a laxative in veterinary medicine.
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Phenomenal (?), a. [Cf. F. phénoménal.] Relating to, or of the nature of, a phenomenon; hence, extraordinary; wonderful; as, a phenomenal memory. -- Phenomenally, adv.
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Phenomenalism (?), n. (Metaph.) That theory which limits positive or scientific knowledge to phenomena only, whether material or spiritual.
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Phenomenist (?), n. One who believes in the theory of phenomenalism.
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Phenomenology (?), n. [Phenomenon + -logy: cf. F. phénoménologie.] A description, history, or explanation of phenomena. “The phenomenology of the mind.” Sir W. Hamilton.
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Phenomenon (?), n.; pl. Phenomena (#). [L. phaenomenon, Gr. fainomenon, fr. fainesqai to appear, fainein to show. See .] 1. An appearance; anything visible; whatever, in matter or spirit, is apparent to, or is apprehended by, observation; as, the phenomena of heat, light, or electricity; phenomena of imagination or memory.
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In the phenomena of the material world, and in many of the phenomena of mind. Stewart.
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2. That which strikes one as strange, unusual, or unaccountable; an extraordinary or very remarkable person, thing, or occurrence; as, a musical phenomenon.
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Phenose (?), n. [Phenyl + dextrose.] (Chem.) A sweet amorphous deliquescent substance obtained indirectly from benzene, and isometric with, and resembling, dextrose.
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Phenyl (?), n. [Gr. � to bring to light + -yl: cf. F. phényle. So called because it is a by-product of illuminating gas.] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
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Coloq. Phenyl hydrate (Chem.), phenol or carbolic acid. -- Coloq. Phenyl hydrazine (Chem.), a nitrogenous base (C6H5.N2H3) produced artificially as a colorless oil which unites with acids, ketones, etc., to form well-crystallized compounds.
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Phenylamine (?), n. [Phenyl + amine.] (Chem.) Any one of certain class of organic bases regarded as formed from ammonia by the substitution of phenyl for hydrogen.
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Phenylene (?), n. (Chem.) A hypothetic radical (C6H4) occurring in certain derivatives of benzene; as, phenylene diamine.
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Phenylic (?), a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, phenyl.
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Coloq. Phenylic alcohol (Chem.), phenol.
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Pheon (?), n. [Prob. from Old French.] (Her.) A bearing representing the head of a dart or javelin, with long barbs which are engrailed on the inner edge.
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Phial (?), n. [F. fiole, L. phiala a broad, flat, shallow cup or bowl, Gr. �. cf. .] A glass vessel or bottle, especially a small bottle for medicines; a vial.
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Phial, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phialed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Phialing.] To put or keep in, or as in, a phial.
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Its phial'd wrath may fate exhaust. Shenstone.
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Philabeg (?), n. See .
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Philadelphian (?), a. [Gr. filadelfia brotherly love, from filadelfos brotherly; filos loved, loving, friendly + 'adelfos brother.] Of or pertaining to Ptolemy Philadelphus, or to one of the cities named Philadelphia, esp. the modern city in Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphian, n. 1. A native or an inhabitant of Philadelphia.
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2. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a society of mystics of the seventeenth century, -- called also the Family of Love. Tatler.
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Philalethist (?), n. [Philo- + Gr. � truth.] A lover of the truth. [Obs.] Brathwait.
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Philander (?), v. i. [Gr. � fond of men; � loving + � man.] To make love to women; to play the male flirt.
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You can't go philandering after her again. G. Eliot.
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Philander, n. A lover. [R.] Congreve.
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Philander, n. (Zoöl.) (a) A South American opossum (Didelphys philander). (b) An Australian bandicoot (Perameles lagotis).
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Philanderer (?), n. One who hangs about women; a male flirt. [R.] C. Kingsley.
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Philanthrope (?), n. [F.] A philanthropist. [Obs.] R. North.
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{ Philanthropic (?), Philanthropical (?), } a. [Cf. F. philanthropique.] Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise. -- Philanthropically, adv.
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Philanthropinism (?), n. A system of education on so-called natural principles, attempted in Germany in the last century by Basedow, of Dessau.
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Philanthropinist (?), n. An advocate of, or believer in, philanthropinism.
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Philanthropist (?), n. [Gr. �; � loving + � man: cf. F. philanthrope.] One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others.
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Philanthropistic (?), a. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a philanthropist. [R.] Carlyle.
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Philanthropy (?), n. [L. philanthropia, Gr. �: cf. F. philanthropie.] Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy. Jer. Taylor.
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Philatelic (?), a. Of or pertaining to philately.
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Philatelist (?), n. One versed in philately; one who collects postage stamps, as a hobby or for investment; a stamp collector.
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Philately (?), n. [Philo- + Gr. � exemption from tax; cf. frank to send free.] The collection of postage stamps of various issues.
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Philathea (?), n. [Coined from Gr. � loving + � truth.] An international, interdenominational organization of Bible classes of young women.
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Philatory (?), n. [OF. filatiere, philatiere. See .] (Eccl.) A kind of transparent reliquary with an ornamental top.
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Philauty (?), n. [Gr. �; � loving + � self.] Self-love; selfishness. [Obs.] Beaumont.
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Philharmonic (?), a. [Philo- + Gr. � harmony: cf. F. philharmonique.] Loving harmony or music.
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Philharmonic, n. One who loves harmony or music; also (Colloq.), short for Philharmonic Society, Philharmonic concert, Philharmonic assemblage, or the like.
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Philhellene (?), n. A friend of Greece, or of the Greeks; a philhellenist. Emerson.
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Philhellenic (?), a. Of or pertaining to philhellenism.
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Philhellenism (?), n. Love of Greece.
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Philhellenist, n. [Philo- + Gr. � a Greek: cf. F. philhellène.] A friend of Greece; one who supports the cause of the Greeks; particularly, one who supported them in their struggle for independence against the Turks; a philhellene.
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Philibeg (?), n. See . [Scot.]
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Philip (?), n. [So called from their notes.] (Zoöl.) (a) The European hedge sparrow. (b) The house sparrow. Called also phip. [Prov. Eng.]
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Philippian (?), a. Of or pertaining to Philippi, a city of ancient Macedonia. -- n. A native or an inhabitant of Philippi.
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Philippic (?), n. [L. Philippicus belonging to Philip, Philippic, Gr. �, fr. � Philip, � fond of horses: cf. F. philippique.] 1. Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.
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2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious invective.
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Philippium (?), n. [NL. So named from Philippe Plantamour, of Geneva, Switzerland.] (Chem.) A rare and doubtful metallic element said to have been discovered in the mineral samarskite.
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Philippize (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Philippized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Philippizing.] [Gr. � to be on Philip's side.] 1. To support or advocate the cause of Philip of Macedon.
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2. [See .] To write or speak in the style of a philippic.
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Philister (?), n. [G.] A Philistine; -- a cant name given to townsmen by students in German universities.
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Philistine (?), n. [L. Philistinus, Heb. Phlishthī, pl. Phlishthīm.] 1. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.
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2. A bailiff. [Cant, Eng.] [Obs.] Swift.
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3. A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests. [Recent] M. Arnold.
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Philistine, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the Philistines.
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2. Uncultured; commonplace.
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Philistinism (?), n. The condition, character, aims, and habits of the class called Philistines. See , 3. [Recent] Carlyle.
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On the side of beauty and taste, vulgarity; on the side of morals and feeling, coarseness; on the side of mind and spirit, unintelligence, -- this is Philistinism. M. Arnold.
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Phillipsite (?), n. [So named after John Phillips, an English mineralogist.] (Min.) (a) A hydrous silicate of aluminia, lime, and soda, a zeolitic mineral commonly occurring in complex twin crystals, often cruciform in shape; -- called also christianite.
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Phillygenin (?), n. [Phillyrin + -gen + -in.] (Chem.) A pearly crystalline substance obtained by the decomposition of phillyrin.
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Phillyrea (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. �, �.] (Bot.) A genus of evergreen plants growing along the shores of the Mediterranean, and breading a fruit resembling that of the olive.
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Phillyrin (?), n. (Chem.) A glucoside extracted from Phillyrea as a bitter white crystalline substance. It is sometimes used as a febrifuge.
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Philo-. A combining form from Gr. filos loving, fond of, attached to; as, philosophy, philotechnic.
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Philogynist (?), n. [See .] A lover or friend of women; one who esteems woman as the higher type of humanity; -- opposed to misogynist.
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Philogyny (?), n. [Gr. �; � loving + � woman.] Fondness for women; uxoriousness; -- opposed to misogyny. [R.] Byron.
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Philohellenian (?), n. A philhellenist.
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Philologer (?), n. [Cf. L. philologus a man of letters, Gr. �, originally, fond of talking; hence, fond of learning and literature; � loving + � speech, discourse.] A philologist. Burton.
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Philologian (?), n. A philologist. [R.]
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{ Philological (?), Philologic (?), } a. [Cf. F. philologique.] Of or pertaining to philology. -- Philologically, adv.
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Philologist (?), n. One versed in philology.
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Philologize (?), v. i. To study, or make critical comments on, language. Evelyn.
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Philologue (?), n. [Cf. F. philologue.] A philologist. [R.] Carlyle.
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Philology (?), n. [L. philologia love of learning, interpretation, philology, Gr. �: cf. F. philologie. See .] 1. Criticism; grammatical learning. [R.] Johnson.
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2. The study of language, especially in a philosophical manner and as a science; the investigation of the laws of human speech, the relation of different tongues to one another, and historical development of languages; linguistic science.
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☞ Philology comprehends a knowledge of the etymology, or origin and combination of words; grammar, the construction of sentences, or use of words in language; criticism, the interpretation of authors, the affinities of different languages, and whatever relates to the history or present state of languages. It sometimes includes rhetoric, poetry, history, and antiquities.
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3. A treatise on the science of language.
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