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- English Word Sphrigosis Definition A condition of vegetation in which there is too abundant growth of the stem and leaves, accompanied by deficiency of flowers and fruit.
- English Word Sphygmic Definition Of or pertaining to the pulse.
- English Word Sphygmogram Definition A tracing, called a pulse tracing, consisting of a series of curves corresponding with the beats of the heart, obtained by the application of the sphygmograph.
- English Word Sphygmograph Definition An instrument which, when applied over an artery, indicates graphically the movements or character of the pulse. See Sphygmogram.
- English Word Sphygmographic Definition Relating to, or produced by, a sphygmograph; as, a sphygmographic tracing.
- English Word Sphygmometer Definition An instrument for measuring the strength of the pulse beat; a sphygmograph.
- English Word Sphygmophone Definition An electrical instrument for determining by the ear the rhythm of the pulse of a person at a distance.
- English Word Sphygmoscope Definition Same as Sphygmograph.
- English Word Sphyraenoid Definition Of or pertaining to the Sphyraenidae, a family of marine fishes including the barracudas.
- English Word Spial Definition A spy; a scout.
- English Word Spica Definition A kind of bandage passing, by successive turns and crosses, from an extremity to the trunk; -- so called from its resemblance to a spike of a barley.
- English Word Spica Definition A star of the first magnitude situated in the constellation Virgo.
- English Word Spicae Definition of Spica
- English Word Spicate Definition Alt. of Spicated
- English Word Spicated Definition Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes.
- English Word Spiccato Definition Detached; separated; -- a term indicating that every note is to be performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
- English Word Spice Definition Species; kind.
- English Word Spice Definition A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc.
- English Word Spice Definition Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief.
- English Word Spice Definition To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit.
- English Word Spice Definition To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices.
- English Word Spice Definition To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous.
- English Word Spicebush Definition Spicewood.
- English Word Spiced Definition of Spice
- English Word Spicenut Definition A small crisp cake, highly spiced.
- English Word Spicer Definition One who seasons with spice.
- English Word Spicer Definition One who deals in spice.
- English Word Spicery Definition Spices, in general.
- English Word Spicery Definition A repository of spices.
- English Word Spicewood Definition An American shrub (Lindera Benzoin), the bark of which has a spicy taste and odor; -- called also Benjamin, wild allspice, and fever bush.