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- English Word Zoroastrianism Definition The religious system of Zoroaster, the legislator and prophet of the ancient Persians, which was the national faith of Persia; mazdeism. The system presupposes a good spirit (Ormuzd) and an opposing evil spirit (Ahriman). Cf. Fire worship, under Fire, and Parsee.
- English Word Zoroastrism Definition Same as Zoroastrianism.
- English Word Zoster Definition Shingles.
- English Word Zostera Definition A genus of plants of the Naiadaceae, or Pondweed family. Zostera marina is commonly known as sea wrack, and eelgrass.
- English Word Zosterops Definition A genus of birds that comprises the white-eyes. See White-eye.
- English Word Zouave Definition One of an active and hardy body of soldiers in the French service, originally Arabs, but now composed of Frenchmen who wear the Arab dress.
- English Word Zouave Definition Hence, one of a body of soldiers who adopt the dress and drill of the Zouaves, as was done by a number of volunteer regiments in the army of the United States in the Civil War, 1861-65.
- English Word Zounds Definition An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder.
- English Word Zoutch Definition To stew, as flounders, eels, etc., with just enough or liquid to cover them.
- English Word Zu/is Definition A tribe of Pueblo Indians occupying a village in New Mexico, on the Zu/i River.
- English Word Zubr Definition The aurochs.
- English Word Zuche Definition A stump of a tree.
- English Word Zuchetto Definition A skullcap covering the tonsure, worn under the berretta. The pope's is white; a cardinal's red; a bishop's purple; a priest's black.
- English Word Zufolo Definition A little flute or flageolet, especially that which is used to teach birds.
- English Word Zuisin Definition The American widgeon.
- English Word Zulus Definition The most important tribe belonging to the Kaffir race. They inhabit a region on the southeast coast of Africa, but formerly occupied a much more extensive country. They are noted for their warlike disposition, courage, and military skill.
- English Word Zumbooruk Definition A small cannon supported by a swiveled rest on the back of a camel, whence it is fired, -- used in the East.
- English Word Zumic Definition Alt. of Zumometer
- English Word Zumological Definition Alt. of Zumometer
- English Word Zumology Definition Alt. of Zumometer