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  • English Word Subgenus Definition A subdivision of a genus, comprising one or more species which differ from other species of the genus in some important character or characters; as, the azaleas now constitute a subgenus of Rhododendron.
  • English Word Subglacial Definition Pertaining or belonging to the under side of a glacier; being beneath a glacier; as, subglacial streams.
  • English Word Subglobose Definition Not quite globose.
  • English Word Subglobular Definition Nearly globular.
  • English Word Subglossal Definition Situated under the tongue; sublingual.
  • English Word Subglottic Definition Situated below the glottis; -- applied to that part of the cavity of the larynx below the true vocal cords.
  • English Word Subglumaceous Definition Somewhat glumaceous.
  • English Word Subgovernor Definition A subordinate or assistant governor.
  • English Word Subgranular Definition Somewhat granular.
  • English Word Subgroup Definition A subdivision of a group, as of animals.
  • English Word Subhastation Definition A public sale or auction.
  • English Word Subhepatic Definition Situated under, or on the ventral side of, the liver; -- applied to the interlobular branches of the portal vein.
  • English Word Subhornblendic Definition Containing hornblende in a scattered state; of or relating to rocks containing disseminated hornblende.
  • English Word Subhumerate Definition To place the shoulders under; to bear.
  • English Word Subhyaloid Definition Situated under the hyaliod membrane.
  • English Word Subhyoidean Definition Situated or performed beneath the hyoid bone; as, subhyoidean laryngotomy.
  • English Word Subibfer Definition To infer from an inference already made.
  • English Word Subimago Definition A stage in the development of certain insects, such as the May flies, intermediate between the pupa and imago. In this stage, the insect is able to fly, but subsequently sheds a skin before becoming mature. Called also pseudimago.
  • English Word Subincusation Definition A slight charge or accusation.
  • English Word Subindex Definition A number or mark placed opposite the lower part of a letter or symbol to distinguish the symbol; thus, a0, b1, c2, xn, have 0, 1, 2, and n as subindices.
  • English Word Subindicate Definition To indicate by signs or hints; to indicate imperfectly.
  • English Word Subindication Definition The act of indicating by signs; a slight indication.
  • English Word Subindices Definition of Subindex
  • English Word Subindividual Definition A division of that which is individual.
  • English Word Subinduce Definition To insinuate; to offer indirectly.
  • English Word Subinfeudation Definition The granting of lands by inferior lords to their dependents, to be held by themselves by feudal tenure.
  • English Word Subinfeudation Definition Subordinate tenancy; undertenancy.
  • English Word Subingression Definition Secret entrance.
  • English Word Subintestinal Definition Situated under, or on the ventral side of, the intestine.
  • English Word Subinvolution Definition Partial or incomplete involution; as, subinvolution of the uterus.