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- English Word Alcyonaria Definition One of the orders of Anthozoa. It includes the Alcyonacea, Pennatulacea, and Gorgonacea.
- English Word Alcyones Definition The kingfishers.
- English Word Alcyonic Definition Of or pertaining to the Alcyonaria.
- English Word Alcyonium Definition A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges.
- English Word Alcyonoid Definition Like or pertaining to the Alcyonaria.
- English Word Alcyonoid Definition A zoophyte of the order Alcyonaria.
- English Word Alday Definition Continually.
- English Word Aldebaran Definition A red star of the first magnitude, situated in the eye of Taurus; the Bull's Eye. It is the bright star in the group called the Hyades.
- English Word Aldehyde Definition A colorless, mobile, and very volatile liquid obtained from alcohol by certain processes of oxidation.
- English Word Aldehydic Definition Of or pertaining to aldehyde; as, aldehydic acid.
- English Word Alder Definition A tree, usually growing in moist land, and belonging to the genus Alnus. The wood is used by turners, etc.; the bark by dyers and tanners. In the U. S. the species of alder are usually shrubs or small trees.
- English Word Alder Definition Alt. of Aller
- English Word Alder-liefest Definition Most beloved.
- English Word Alderman Definition A senior or superior; a person of rank or dignity.
- English Word Alderman Definition One of a board or body of municipal officers next in order to the mayor and having a legislative function. They may, in some cases, individually exercise some magisterial and administrative functions.
- English Word Aldermancy Definition The office of an alderman.
- English Word Aldermanic Definition Relating to, becoming to, or like, an alderman; characteristic of an alderman.
- English Word Aldermanity Definition Aldermen collectively; the body of aldermen.
- English Word Aldermanity Definition The state of being an alderman.
- English Word Aldermanlike Definition Like or suited to an alderman.