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anionic adj. 1. having the character of an anion; negatively charged; containing anions; -- of atoms, molecules, and groups of atoms. Contrasted with cationic.
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2. of or pertaining to anions. Contrasted with cationic
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anionic n. 1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions.
Syn. -- anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent
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Anise (ănĭs), n. [OE. anys, F. anis, L. anisum, anethum, fr. Gr. 'anison, 'anhqon.] 1. (Bot.) An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.
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2. The fruit or seeds of this plant.
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Aniseed (�), n. The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it. “Oil of aniseed.” Brande & C.
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aniseikonia n. 1. a visual defect in which the shape and size of an ocular image differ in the two eyes.
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aniseikonic adj. 1. of or pertaining to .
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Anisette (�), n. [F.] A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds. De Colange.
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Anisic (�), a. Of or derived from anise; as, anisic acid; anisic alcohol.
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Anisocoria (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. � + � pupil.] (Med.) Inequality of the pupils of the eye.
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{ Anisodactyla (�), Anisodactyls (�), } n. pl. [NL. anisodactyla, fr. Gr. 'anisos unequal ('an priv. + 'isos equal) + daktylos finger.] (Zoöl.) (a) A group of herbivorous mammals characterized by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc. (b) A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous.
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Anisodactylous (�), a. (Zoöl.) Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds.
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anisogamy n. 1. (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size).
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Anisol anisole (?), n. [Anisic + -ol.] (Chem.) Methyl phenyl ether, C6H5.O.CH3, got by distilling anisic acid or by the action of methide on potassium phenolate.
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Anisomeric (�), a. [Gr. � unequal + � part.] (Chem.) Not isomeric; not made of the same components in the same proportions.
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Anisomerous (�), a. [See .] (Bot.) Having the number of floral organs unequal, as four petals and six stamens.
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Anisometric (�), a. [Gr. 'an priv. + E. isometric.] Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; -- said of crystals with three unequal axes. Dana.
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Anisometropia (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. � + � measure + �, �, eye.] Unequal refractive power in the two eyes.
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Anisopetalous (�), a. [Gr. � unequal + � leaf.] (Bot.) Having unequal petals.
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Anisophyllous (�), a. [Gr. � unequal + � leaf.] (Bot.) Having unequal leaves.
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Anisopleura (�), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. � unequal + � side.] (Zoöl.) A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.
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Anisopoda (�), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. � unequal + -poda.] (Zoöl.) A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.
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Anisospore (?), n. [Gr. � priv. + isospore.] (Biol.) A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore.
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Anisostemonous (�), a. [Gr. � unequal + � warp, thread; � to stand.] (Bot.) Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals.
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Anisosthenic (�), a. [Gr. � unequal + � strength.] Of unequal strength.
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{ Anisotrope (�), Anisotropic (�), } a. [Gr. � unequal + � a turning, � to turn.] (Physics) Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic.
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Anisotropous (�), a. Anisotropic.
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Anisyl (?), n. (Org. Chem.) (a) The univalent radical, CH3.O.C6H4-, of which anisol is the hydride. (b) The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CH2-; as, anisyl alcohol. (c) The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CO-, of anisic acid.
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Anito (?), n.; pl. -tos (#). [Sp.] In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.
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Anker (�), n. [D. anker: cf. LL. anceria, ancheria.] 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 81/2 imperial gallons.
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Ankerite (�), n. [So called from Prof. Anker of Austria: cf. F. ankérite, G. ankerit.] (Min.) A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron.
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Ankh (?), n. [Egypt.] (Egypt. Archæol.) 1. 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.
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2. an amulet or piece of jewelry shaped like an ankh{1}.
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Ankle (ăṉk'l), n. [OE. ancle, anclow, AS. ancleow; akin to Icel. ökkla, ökli, Dan. and Sw. ankel, D. enklaauw, enkel, G. enkel, and perh. OHG. encha, ancha thigh, shin: cf. Skr. anga limb, anguri finger. Cf. .] The joint which connects the foot with the leg; the tarsus.
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Coloq. Ankle bone , the bone of the ankle; the astragalus.
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Ankled (�), a. Having ankles; -- used in composition; as, well-ankled. Beau. & Fl.
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Anklet (�), n. 1. An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.
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2. pl. see .
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anklets n. pl. 1. socks that reach just above the ankle.
Syn. -- anklet, bobbysock, bobbysocks
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Ankus (?), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. aṅkuça.] An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. [India] Kipling.
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Ankylose (�), v. t. & i. Same as .
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Ankylosis (�), n. Same as .
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Ankylostomiasis (?), n. [NL., fr. Ankylostoma, var. of Agchylostoma, generic name of one genus of the parasitic nematodes.] (Med.) A disease due to the presence of the parasites Agchylostoma duodenale, Uncinaria (subgenus Necator) americana, or allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in large numbers they produce a severe anæmia by sucking the blood from the intestinal walls. Called also miner's anæmia, tunnel disease, brickmaker's anæmia, Egyptian chlorosis.
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Anlace (�), n. [Origin unknown.] A broad dagger formerly worn at the girdle. [Written also anelace.]
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Anlaut (?), n. [G.; an on + laut sound.] (Phon.) An initial sound, as of a word or syllable.
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-- Coloq. Im anlaut , initially; when initial; -- used of sounds.
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{ Ann (�), Annat (�), } n. [LL. annata income of a year, also, of half a year, fr. L. annus year: cf. F. annate annats.] (Scots Law) A half years's stipend, over and above what is owing for the incumbency, due to a minister's heirs after his decease.
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Anna (�), n. [Hindi ānā.] An East Indian money of account, the sixteenth of a rupee, or about 2� cents.
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Annal (�), n. See .
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Annalist, n. [Cf. F. annaliste.] A writer of annals.
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The monks . . . were the only annalists in those ages. Hume.
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Annalistic (�), a. Pertaining to, or after the manner of, an annalist; as, the dry annalistic style.“A stiff annalistic method.” Sir G. C. Lewis.
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Annalize (�), v. t. To record in annals. Sheldon.
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Annals (�), n. pl. [L. annalis (sc. liber), and more frequently in the pl. annales (sc. libri), chronicles, fr. annus year. Cf. .] 1. A relation of events in chronological order, each event being recorded under the year in which it happened. “Annals the revolution.” Macaulay. “The annals of our religion.” Rogers.
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2. Historical records; chronicles; history.
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The short and simple annals of the poor. Gray.
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It was one of the most critical periods in our annals. Burke.
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3. sing. The record of a single event or item. “In deathless annal.” Young.
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4. A periodic publication, containing records of discoveries, transactions of societies, etc.; as “Annals of Science.”
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Syn. -- History. See .
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Annapurna n. [proper name] 1. (Hinduism) wife of Siva and a benevolent aspect of Devi: goddess of plenty.
Syn. -- Parvati, Anapurna
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2. 1 a mountain in Nepal, 26,504 feet high.
Syn. -- Anapurna
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{ Annats (�), Annates (�), } n. pl. [See .] (Eccl. Law) 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.
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Anneal (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Annealed (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Annealing.] [OE. anelen to heat, burn, AS. an�lan; an on + �lan to burn; also OE. anelen to enamel, prob. influenced by OF. neeler, nieler, to put a black enamel on gold or silver, F. nieller, fr. LL. nigellare to blacken, fr. L. nigellus blackish, dim. of niger black. Cf. , .] 1. 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.
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2. To heat, as glass, tiles, or earthenware, in order to fix the colors laid on them.
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Annealer (�), n. One who, or that which, anneals.
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Annealing, n. 1. The process used to render glass, iron, etc., less brittle, performed by allowing them to cool very gradually from a high heat.
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2. The burning of metallic colors into glass, earthenware, etc.
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Annectent (�), a. [L. annectere to tie or bind to. See .] Connecting; annexing. Owen.
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{ Annelid (�), Annelidan (�), } a. [F. annélide, fr. anneler to arrange in rings, OF. anel a ring, fr. L. anellus a ring, dim. of annulus a ring.] (Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Annelida. -- n. One of the Annelida.
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Annelida (�), n. pl. [NL. See .] (Zoöl.) A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Chætopoda, including the Oligochæta or earthworms and Polychæta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See .
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Annelidous (�), a. (Zoöl.) Of the nature of an annelid.
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Annellata (�), n. pl. [NL.] (Zoöl.) See .
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Anneloid (�), n. [F. annelé ringed + -oid.] (Zoöl.) An animal resembling an annelid.
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Annex (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Annexed (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Annexing.] [F. annexer, fr. L. annexus, p. p. of annectere to tie or bind to; ad + nectere to tie, to fasten together, akin to Skr. nah to bind.] 1. To join or attach; usually to subjoin; to affix; to append; -- followed by to. “He annexed a codicil to a will.” Johnson.
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2. To join or add, as a smaller thing to a greater.
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He annexed a province to his kingdom. Johnson.
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3. To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.; as, to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt.
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Syn. -- To add; append; affix; unite; coalesce. See .
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Annex, v. i. To join; to be united. Tooke.
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Annex (�), n. [F. annexe, L. annexus, neut. annexum, p. p. of annectere.] Something annexed or appended; as, an additional stipulation to a writing, a subsidiary building to a main building; a wing.
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Annexation (�), n. [Cf. F. annexation. See , v. t.] 1. 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.
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2. (a) (Law) The union of property with a freehold so as to become a fixture. Bouvier. (b) (Scots Law) The appropriation of lands or rents to the crown. Wharton.
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Annexationist, n. One who favors annexation.
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Annexer (�), n. One who annexes.
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Annexion (�), n. [L. annexio a tying to, connection: cf. F. annexion.] Annexation. [R.] Shak.
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Annexionist, n. An annexationist. [R.]
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Annexment (�), n. The act of annexing, or the thing annexed; appendage. [R.] Shak.
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Annihilable (�), a. Capable of being annihilated.
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Annihilate (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Annihilated; p. pr. & vb. n. Annihilating.] [L. annihilare; ad + nihilum, nihil, nothing, ne hilum (filum) not a thread, nothing at all. Cf. , a row.] 1. To reduce to nothing or nonexistence; to destroy the existence of; to cause to cease to be.
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It impossible for any body to be utterly annihilated. Bacon.
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2. To destroy the form or peculiar distinctive properties of, so that the specific thing no longer exists; as, to annihilate a forest by cutting down the trees. “To annihilate the army.” Macaulay.
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3. To destroy or eradicate, as a property or attribute of a thing; to make of no effect; to destroy the force, etc., of; as, to annihilate an argument, law, rights, goodness.
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Annihilate (annīhĭl�t), a. Annihilated. [Archaic] Swift.
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annihilated adj. 1. 1 destroyed completely.
Syn. -- exterminated, wiped out(predicate).
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annihilating adj. criticising vehemently and effectively; making light of; as, afire with annihilating invective.
Syn. -- devastating, withering.
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Annihilation (�), n. [Cf. F. annihilation.] 1. 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.
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2. The state of being annihilated. Hooker.
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Annihilationist, n. (Theol.) One who believes that eternal punishment consists in annihilation or extinction of being; a destructionist.
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Annihilative (�), a. Serving to annihilate; destructive.
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Annihilator (�), n. One who, or that which, annihilates; as, a fire annihilator.
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Annihilatory (�), a. Annihilative.
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Anniversarily (�), adv. Annually. [R.] Bp. Hall.
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Anniversary (�), a. [L. anniversarius; annus year + vertere, versum, to turn: cf. F. anniversaire.] Returning with the year, at a stated time; annual; yearly; as, an anniversary feast.
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Coloq. Anniversary day (R. C. Ch.). See , n., 2. -- Coloq. Anniversary week , that week in the year in which the annual meetings of religious and benevolent societies are held in Boston and New York. [Eastern U. S.]
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Anniversary, n.; pl. Anniversaries (�). [Cf. F. anniversaire.] 1. 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.
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2. (R. C. Ch.) The day on which Mass is said yearly for the soul of a deceased person; the commemoration of some sacred event, as the dedication of a church or the consecration of a pope.
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3. The celebration which takes place on an anniversary day. Dryden.
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Anniverse (�), n. [L. anni versus the turning of a year.] Anniversary. [Obs.] Dryden.
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Annodated (�), a. [L. ad to + nodus a knot.] (Her.) Curved somewhat in the form of the letter S. Cussans.
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Anno Domini (�). [L., in the year of [our] Lord [Jesus Christ]; usually abbrev. a. d.] In the year of the Christian era; as, a. d. 1887.
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Annominate (�), v. t. To name. [R.]
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Annomination (�), n. [L. annominatio. See .] 1. Paronomasia; punning.
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2. Alliteration. [Obs.] Tyrwhitt.
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Annonaceae n. 1. 1 a family of chiefly tropical trees or shrubs.
Syn. -- family Annonaceae, custard-apple family.
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Annotate (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Annotated; p. pr. & vb. n. Annotating.] [L. annotatus; p. p. of annotare to annotate; ad + notare to mark, nota mark. See , n.] To explain or criticize by notes; as, to annotate the works of Bacon.
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Annotate, v. i. To make notes or comments; -- with on or upon.
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annotating n. 1. the act of adding notes.
Syn. -- annotation
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Annotation (�), n. [L. annotatio: cf. F. 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.
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Annotationist, n. An annotator. [R.]
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Annotative (�), a. Characterized by annotations; of the nature of annotation.
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Annotator (�), n. [L.] A writer of annotations; a commentator.
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Annotatory (�), a. Pertaining to an annotator; containing annotations. [R.]
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Annotine (�), n. [L. annotinus a year old.] (Zoöl.) A bird one year old, or that has once molted.
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Annotinous (�), a. [L. annotinus, fr. annus year.] (Bot.) A year old; in Yearly growths.
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Annotto (ănnŏtt�), Arnotto (ärnŏtt�), n. [Perh. the native name.] A red or yellowish-red dyeing material, prepared from the pulp surrounding the seeds of a tree (Bixa orellana) belonging to the tropical regions of America. It is used for coloring cheese, butter, etc. [Written also Anatto, Anatta, Annatto, Annotta, etc.]
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Announce (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Announced (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Announcing (�).] [OF. anoncier, F. annoncer, fr. L. annuntiare; ad + nuntiare to report, relate, nuntius messenger, bearer of news. See , and cf. .]
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1. To give public notice, or first notice of; to make known; to publish; to proclaim.
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Her [Q. Elizabeth's] arrival was announced through the country by a peal of cannon from the ramparts. Gilpin.
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2. To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.
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Publish laws, announce
Or life or death. Prior.
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Syn. -- To proclaim; publish; make known; herald; declare; promulgate. -- To , , , . We publish what we give openly to the world, either by oral communication or by means of the press; as, to publish abroad the faults of our neighbors. We announce what we declare by anticipation, or make known for the first time; as, to announce the speedy publication of a book; to announce the approach or arrival of a distinguished personage. We proclaim anything to which we give the widest publicity; as, to proclaim the news of victory. We promulgate when we proclaim more widely what has before been known by some; as, to promulgate the gospel.
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announced adj. 1. stated publicly; as, their announced intentions.
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Announcement (�), n. The act of announcing, or giving notice; that which announces; proclamation; publication.
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Announcer (�), n. One who announces.
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