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- English Word Arciform Definition Having the form of an arch; curved.
- English Word Arcograph Definition An instrument for drawing a circular arc without the use of a central point; a cyclograph.
- English Word Arctation Definition Constriction or contraction of some natural passage, as in constipation from inflammation.
- English Word Arctic Definition Pertaining to, or situated under, the northern constellation called the Bear; northern; frigid; as, the arctic pole, circle, region, ocean; an arctic expedition, night, temperature.
- English Word Arctic Definition The arctic circle.
- English Word Arctic Definition A warm waterproof overshoe.
- English Word Arctisca Definition A group of Arachnida. See Illust. in Appendix.
- English Word Arctogeal Definition Of or pertaining to arctic lands; as, the arctogeal fauna.
- English Word Arctoidea Definition A group of the Carnivora, that includes the bears, weasels, etc.
- English Word Arcturus Definition A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation Bootes.
- English Word Arcual Definition Of or pertaining to an arc.
- English Word Arcuate Definition Alt. of Arcuated
- English Word Arcuated Definition Bent or curved in the form of a bow.
- English Word Arcuately Definition In the form of a bow.
- English Word Arcuation Definition The act of bending or curving; incurvation; the state of being bent; crookedness.
- English Word Arcuation Definition A mode of propagating trees by bending branches to the ground, and covering the small shoots with earth; layering.
- English Word Arcubalist Definition A crossbow.
- English Word Arcubalister Definition A crossbowman; one who used the arcubalist.
- English Word Arcubus Definition See Arquebus.
- English Word Ardassine Definition A very fine sort of Persian silk.
- English Word Ardency Definition Heat.
- English Word Ardency Definition Warmth of passion or affection; ardor; vehemence; eagerness; as, the ardency of love or zeal.
- English Word Ardent Definition Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.
- English Word Ardent Definition Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes.
- English Word Ardent Definition Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.
- English Word Ardently Definition In an ardent manner; eagerly; with warmth; affectionately; passionately.
- English Word Ardentness Definition Ardency.
- English Word Ardor Definition Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays.
- English Word Ardor Definition Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor.
- English Word Ardor Definition Bright and effulgent spirits; seraphim.