Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Anisic

A‐nis″ic (�), a. Of or derived from anise; as, anisic acid; anisic alcohol.

4241

Anisocoria

‖An′i‐so‐co″ri‐a (?), n.(Med.) Inequality of the pupils of the eye.

4242

Anisodactyla

{ ‖An′i‐so‐dac″ty‐la (�), An′i‐so‐dac″tyls (�), } n. pl. [NL. anisodactyla, fr. Gr. ἄνισοσ unequal (αν̓ priv. + ἴσοσ equal) + δάκτυλοσ finger.] (Zoöl.) (a) A group of herbivorou...

4243

Anisodactylous

An′i‐so‐dac″ty‐lous (�), a.(Zoöl.) Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds.

4244

Anisol

An″i‐sol (?), n. [Anisic + -ol.] (Chem.) Methyl phenyl ether, C6H5OCH3, got by distilling anisic acid or by the action of methide on potassium phenolate.

4245

Anisomeric

An′i‐so‐mer″ic (�), a.(Chem.) Not isomeric; not made of the same components in the same proportions.

4246

Anisomerous

An′i‐som″er‐ous (�), a. [See Anisomeric.] (Bot.) Having the number of floral organs unequal, as four petals and six stamens.

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Anisometric

An′i‐so‐met″ric (�), a. [Gr. αν̓ priv. + E. isometric.] Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; — said of crystals with three unequal axes. Dana.

4248

Anisometropia

‖An′i‐so‐me‐tro″pi‐a (?), n. Unequal refractive power in the two eyes.

4249

Anisopetalous

An′i‐so‐pet″al‐ous (�), a.(Bot.) Having unequal petals.

4250

Anisophyllous

An′i‐soph″yl‐lous (�), a.(Bot.) Having unequal leaves.

4251

Anisopleura

‖An′i‐so‐pleu″ra (�), n. pl.(Zoöl.) A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.

4252

Anisopoda

‖An′i‐sop″o‐da (�), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. � unequal + -poda.] (Zoöl.) A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.

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Anisospore

An″i‐so‐spore′ (?), n. [Gr. � priv. + isospore.] (Biol.) A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; — opposed to isospore.

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Anisostemonous

An′i‐so‐stem″o‐nous (�), a.(Bot.) Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals.

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Anisosthenic

An′i‐so‐sthen″ic (�), a. Of unequal strength.

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Anisotrope

{ An″i‐so‐trope′ (�), An′i‐so‐trop″ic (�), } a.(Physics) Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically...

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Anisotropous

An′i‐sot″ro‐pous (�), a. Anisotropic.

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Anisyl

An″i‐syl (?), n.(Org. Chem.) (a) The univalent radical, CH3OC6H4, of which anisol is the hydride. (b) The univalent radical CH3OC6H4CH2; as, anisyl alcohol. (c) The univalent ra...

4259

Anito

‖A‐ni″to (?), n.; pl. -tos (#). In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.

4260

Anker

An″ker (�), n. [D. anker: cf. LL. anceria, ancheria.] A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the ...

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Ankerite

An″ker‐ite (�), n. [So called from Prof. Anker of Austria: cf. F. ankérite, G. ankerit.] (Min.) A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron.

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Ankh

Ankh (?), n.(Egypt. Archæol.) A tau cross with a loop at the top, used as an attribute or sacred emblem, symbolizing generation or enduring life. Called also crux ansata.

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Ankle

An″kle (ăṉ″k'l), n. [OE. ancle, anclow, AS. ancleow; akin to Icel. ökkla, ökli, Dan. and Sw. ankel, D. enklaauw, enkel, G. enkel, and perh. OHG. encha, ancha thigh, shin: cf. Sk...

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Ankled

An″kled (�), a. Having ankles; — used in composition; as, well-ankled. Beau. & Fl.

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Anklet

An″klet (�), n. An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

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Ankus

‖An″kus (?), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. aṅkuça.] An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. Kipling.