Adlection means appointment, by nomination rather than election, to a governing body (esp. the former Roman Senate), or to a position of higher status (OED).
1949 Oxf. Classical Dict. 6/2 Though the right of adlection had been largely employed by Julius Caesar, it was exercised cautiously by the first emperors.
1974 Amer. Jrnl. Philol. 95 90 The adlection to praetorian and patrician rank could have occurred in absentia.
1977 F. Millar Emperor in Rom. World 295 Under Commodus also we meet the earliest case of adlection inter consulares.
2005 Internat. Jrnl. Classical Trad. 12 127 Adlection to the Senate would, of course, carry senatorial status.
Proboscic: having a proboscis; relating to, resembling, or of the nature of a proboscis — now chiefly humorous with reference to a person's nose (OED). See proboscidiform.
1852 J. Coldstream in Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. IV. i. 36/2 Pulmograda..4. Proboscic: the lower and central part of the body prolonged into a proboscis-like appendage.
1920 Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Press 31 Dec. 16/3 Meanderer's emotion then found relief in a tear from each eye, which proboscic moistening he is brazen enough to confess here without blushing.
1988 Newsday (N.Y.) (Nexis) 6 Nov. 39 A candidate for office dare not sneeze in public until his analysts have assessed public opinion of such involuntary proboscic activity.
2000 Independent (Nexis) 26 July 5 With its proboscic snout, its attenuated delta wings..and its aristocratic demeanour, Concorde continues to make heads turn.
Os coccygis = the coccygeal bone or the coccyx. L. os = a bone; coccygis (genitive case) = of a cuckoo (referring to the form of the bill of this bird).
Gk. λόφος = 1. nape; 2. withers (of horse); 3. crest (of hill, ridge, helmet, birds’ crown), tuft (of feathers or hair on crown), comb of fowl; 4. dorsal fin of large fishes; 5. tonsure (shaven zone) in middle of crown performed usu. as religious rite. Pl.: λόφοι.
L. echinus = 1. a hedgehog; 2. sea-urchin; 3. land-urchin; 4. copper vessel for the table, rinsing bowl; 5. prickly husk of a chestnut; 6. ornament under the chapiter of a Doric or Ionic column,
Gk hoi (οἵ, masc. pl.) = the article "the;" Ionic Gk pοllοί (πολλοί, masc. pl. adjective) = many. Hoi polloi = the many, the majority, the masses, the plebes.
Atlapetes is the generic epithet of 27 species of Latin American Emberizidae, which are nominated brush-finches (montane bird — Gk. Atlas = mythic Titan king of Mauretania, who was transformed into a mountain; pεtēnόn = a bird).
The name, leucophrys, is the specific epithet of 14 avian species and the subspecific epithet of another two avian species (Gk. lεύkophrυs = white-browed). The name, leucophrus, is the specific epithet of a single avian species.
Brotogeris is a genus consisting of eight species of parakeets from Latin America (Gk. Brotógērυs = with human voice; the Gk. suffix -υs is replaced with the L. suffix -is).
Pyriglena (that which is fiery-eyed; Gk. pῠríglēnοs = fiery-eyed; a = fem. suffix signifying that which is) is the genetic epithet of a genus consisting of three species of antbirds (family Thamnophilidae) from Latin America.
Habiliments sometimes refer to the adornments of non-human animals as manifested in the following passages.
"The habiliments of the two forms of larks are more divergent than would appear at first blush. Above, the coloration of neglecta (the western) is paler and grayer than that of magna, the black markings being less conspicuous, and those on the tertials and middle tail-feathers being arranged in narrow, isolated bars, and not connected along the shaft" (Birds of the Rockies, Leander Sylvester Keyser, McClurg, 1902).
"If there is anything shabby or deficient in the attire of a specimen, it is usually safe in spring to relegate it to the female persuasion, although in many cases the young males are condemned to wear the mean habiliments of the female until they have gained their glorious prerogatives (The Birds' Calendar, H. E. Parkhurst, 1894).
In addition, remiss means 1. (of a condition, disease, etc.): not intense or strong; moderate, mild; 2. (of degree): moderate, low, slight; lesser (OED).
Provene (intransitive) means 1. to come as proceeds or produce; to proceed, arise (from any source of revenue or profit); 2. to arise, derive from a source (OED).
A nidicole is 1. an animal which lives in the nest, burrow, etc., of another species; 2. a bird or other animal whose young remain in the nest, burrow, etc., for an extended period after birth (OED).
biocon commented on the word trophus
Trophus is a masticatory apparatus in Rotifera.
May 19, 2013
biocon commented on the list a-fork-or-split
A belated thanks to fbharjo for ramification.
May 16, 2013
biocon commented on the word innatant
Innatant = swimming or floating in or upon some liquid
May 12, 2013
biocon commented on the list with-upturned-snout
I thank leaden for adding two superlative words to this list.
Thank you, ruzuzu, for your gracious comment.
May 12, 2013
biocon commented on the word repandirostrus
L. Repandirostrus = with upturned snout.
May 7, 2013
biocon commented on the word involucer
L. involucer (masc.) = unfledged and flightless.
Apr 7, 2013
biocon commented on the word atrox
L. atrox = savage, cruel, fierce, atrocious, harsh, severe, unyielding.
Panthera leo atrox (American Lion) was one of the North American megafauna that became extinct 10,000-12,000 years ago.
Mar 29, 2013
biocon commented on the word ἀετώδης
English aetodes.
Mar 27, 2013
biocon commented on the word ἀετώδης
Gk. ἀετώδης = eagle-like.
Mar 27, 2013
biocon commented on the word ancyloid
Ancyloid means "resembling a clasp, noose or hook" (New Sydenham Soc. Lexicon 1879, from OED).
Mar 24, 2013
biocon commented on the word adlection
Adlection means appointment, by nomination rather than election, to a governing body (esp. the former Roman Senate), or to a position of higher status (OED).
1949 Oxf. Classical Dict. 6/2 Though the right of adlection had been largely employed by Julius Caesar, it was exercised cautiously by the first emperors.
1974 Amer. Jrnl. Philol. 95 90 The adlection to praetorian and patrician rank could have occurred in absentia.
1977 F. Millar Emperor in Rom. World 295 Under Commodus also we meet the earliest case of adlection inter consulares.
2005 Internat. Jrnl. Classical Trad. 12 127 Adlection to the Senate would, of course, carry senatorial status.
Mar 23, 2013
biocon commented on the word tracture
Tracture means a drawing, attraction; enticement (OED).
Mar 23, 2013
biocon commented on the list verba-ut-pertineant-ad-absens
Thanks for the notice.
Mar 20, 2013
biocon commented on the user adirgeforher
Thank you for your dulce words.
Mar 20, 2013
biocon commented on the word enneamer
Enneamer is a nine-part chemical compound. Gk. ennéa = nine; méros = part.
Mar 11, 2013
biocon commented on the word adjuvate
Adjuvate means to (1) to help, aid, assist; (2) to facilitate (OED).
Mar 8, 2013
biocon commented on the word lucrate
Lucrate means to gain or win (OED).
Feb 24, 2013
biocon commented on the word ligatory
Ligatory means 1. a. serving to bind or tie up; 2. that has binding force, obligatory (OED).
Jan 20, 2013
biocon commented on the word caput radicis
The term caput radicis means the crown of the root in a plant (OED).
Jan 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word Caput Medusae
Caput Medusae signifies 1. the star Algol or Medusa's Head in Perseus; 2. a species of fossil Pentacrinite (OED).
Jan 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word caput lupinum
The term caput lupinum (literally wolf's head) means outlaw (OED).
Jan 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word Caput Draconis
Caput Draconis signifies Dragon's Head, a star in Draco (OED).
Jan 19, 2013
biocon commented on the word proboscic
Proboscic: having a proboscis; relating to, resembling, or of the nature of a proboscis — now chiefly humorous with reference to a person's nose (OED). See proboscidiform.
1852 J. Coldstream in Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. IV. i. 36/2 Pulmograda..4. Proboscic: the lower and central part of the body prolonged into a proboscis-like appendage.
1920 Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Press 31 Dec. 16/3 Meanderer's emotion then found relief in a tear from each eye, which proboscic moistening he is brazen enough to confess here without blushing.
1988 Newsday (N.Y.) (Nexis) 6 Nov. 39 A candidate for office dare not sneeze in public until his analysts have assessed public opinion of such involuntary proboscic activity.
2000 Independent (Nexis) 26 July 5 With its proboscic snout, its attenuated delta wings..and its aristocratic demeanour, Concorde continues to make heads turn.
Jan 14, 2013
biocon commented on the word sanguis
L. sanguis = blood. This term is used in anatomy and physiology.
Jan 9, 2013
biocon commented on the word propinquant
Propinquant = nearby, close at hand (see propinquitous).
Dec 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word impere
Impere means a command, order (OED).
Dec 17, 2012
biocon commented on the word scind
The example here needs to be elided.
Dec 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word ansa
In addition, ansa means a loop or structure resembling a loop (Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002).
Dec 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word inveigh
In addition, inveigh means to carry in, bring in (to use); introduce (OED).
Dec 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word fidimplicitary
Le me gusta.
Dec 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word adauge
Adauge means to increase, augment (OED).
Nov 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word nicetery
Nicetery means a charm or talisman for securing victory (OED). L. nīcētērium = a prize of victory.
Nov 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word formose
In addition, formose means beautiful, comely (OED). See formous, which is a variant of this word.
Nov 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word formous
See formose.
Nov 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word summum pulchrum
Summum pulchrum means the highest beauty (OED).
Nov 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word summum genus
In addition, summum genus means the highest or most comprehensive division in a classification (OED).
Nov 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word summoperous
Summoperous (nonce word) means highest, utmost (OED).
Nov 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word Siluriformes
Siluriformes is the taxonomic order of catfishes (see siluriformes).
Nov 10, 2012
biocon commented on the word siluriformes
The initial letter of the names of taxonomic categories, including orders, is uppercase (see Siluriformes).
Nov 10, 2012
biocon commented on the word lumbosus
Medieval Latin lumbosus = great-buttocked (Levins, Peter 1579, Manipulus vocabulorum). An English cognate would be lumbose.
Nov 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word deperdite
Deperdite means A: (adjective) — lost, abandoned, involved in ruin or perdition; B: (noun) — something lost or perished (OED). Variant of deperdit.
Nov 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word deperdit
See deperdite.
Nov 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word viduate
OED: Viduate means 1. destitute of something; 2. widowed.
Nov 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word persequent
Persequent means "that follows; pursuing; subsequent, next" (OED).
1904 F. W. Rolfe Hadrian VII xxii. 402 ‘You stay here till you feel better..,’ Hadrian mewed to His delighted and excited and persequent cat.
Nov 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word deterior
Deterior means inferior in quality, worse (OED).
Oct 31, 2012
biocon commented on the word Via Dolorosa
L. Via Dolorosa = Sorrowful Way.
Oct 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word Via Lactea
Via Lactea (Latin) = Milky Way. Via is a feminine noun and lactea is a feminine adjective.
Oct 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word via lactea
The first letters of via and lactea should be upper case. See Via Lactea.
Oct 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word pulmo attrahens ac reddens animam
This Latin phrase means "the lung attracting (inspiring) and restoring air."
Oct 21, 2012
biocon commented on the list that-inhabits-the-abode-of-another
Excellent!
Oct 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word patulicate
Patulicate means to open, be made wide, spread out (OED).
Oct 14, 2012
biocon commented on the word aliture
Aliture is the process of nourishing; nourishment (OED).
Oct 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word alition
Alition is the action of supplying nourishment; alimentation (OED).
Oct 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word cavitas
L. cavitas = a hollow or cavity. This term is used in anatomy.
Oct 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word conclamate
Conclamate means to call out against (OED).
Oct 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word os coccygis
Os coccygis = the coccygeal bone or the coccyx. L. os = a bone; coccygis (genitive case) = of a cuckoo (referring to the form of the bill of this bird).
Oct 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word sua sponte
L. sua sponte = of one's own will or accord, voluntarily. Sua = one's (own). Sponte (noun) = free will or accord.
Sep 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word sponte
L. sponte A: (noun) = free will; B: (adverb) = of one's own will, voluntarily; for one's own sake.
Sep 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word cuisinic
Cuisinic (nonce word) means pertaining to cuisine (OED).
Sep 22, 2012
biocon commented on the word bete noire
See bête noire.
Sep 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word subrige
Subrige (transitive verb) means to raise up (OED).
Sep 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word infimous
Infimous means 1. very low or base; 2. basest (OED).
Sep 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word celer
L. celer = 1. swift, quick, rapid, fast, speedy, hasty, hurried; 2. rash; 3. agile; 4. lively; 5. early.
Sep 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word superficie
Superficie (OED). See superficies.
Sep 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word frigidate
Frigidate means to make frigid (OED).
Sep 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word frigefy
Frigefy means A: (transitive verb) to make cold, to cool or B: (intransitive verb) to become cold (OED).
Sep 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word unsalubrious
The word, unsalubrious. is a variant of insalubrious (OED).
Sep 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word mens sana in corpore sano
The term mens sana in corpore sano means a sound mind in a healthy body.
Sep 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word juvament
Juvament means help, aid, assistance (OED).
Sep 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word vincinal
This word should be spelled vicinal.
Sep 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word πλευρα
Gk. πλευρά = 1. side of body; 2. rib.
Aug 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word strigose
In addition, strigose means meager; sapless (OED).
Aug 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word velocious
The definition of velocious appears in many dictionaries. I am surprised it is not provided here, except in the Comments.
Aug 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word incognita
In addition, incognita (inˈcognita) means unknown things or places (OED).
Aug 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word permane
permane means to remain; continue (OED).
Aug 5, 2012
biocon commented on the word conflux
In addition, conflux is a verb meaning to flow or run together, combine (OED).
Aug 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word appellate
In addition, appellate is a verb meaning to call or designate (OED).
Jul 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word furca
In addition, furca is a forked process or forklike structure.
Jul 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pelagious
OED: pelagious = pelagic.
Jul 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pantopelagian
Pantopelagian means frequenting or inhabiting the open seas (OED).
Jul 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word thalassian
In addition, thalassian means of or pertaining to the sea, marine (OED).
Jul 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word λόφος
Gk. λόφος = 1. nape; 2. withers (of horse); 3. crest (of hill, ridge, helmet, birds’ crown), tuft (of feathers or hair on crown), comb of fowl; 4. dorsal fin of large fishes; 5. tonsure (shaven zone) in middle of crown performed usu. as religious rite. Pl.: λόφοι.
Jul 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word tonse
Tonse (verb) means 1. to cut the hair of; 2. to trim; dress up (OED).
Jul 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word kόλος
Gk. kόλος = docked; stump-horned; hornless. See docked.
Jul 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word kεράςφορος
Gk. kεράςφορος = horned. See kεράςτης.
Jul 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word kεράςτης
Gk. kεράςτης = horned. See kεράςφορος.
Jul 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word imberbic
OED: imberbic means beardless. See imberb.
Jul 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word imberb
Imberb means beardless (OED).
Jul 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word putatitious
Putatitious means supposed; (falsely) reputed; imaginary (OED).
Jul 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word luteous
In addition, luteous means of or pertaining to mud, muddy, that is made of clay, loam, mud, morter, earth; filthy (OED).
Jul 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word nomen vulgare
L. nomen vulgare = common name, vernacular name.
Jul 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word insignite
Insignite means distinguished (OED).
Jul 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word vagation
This word is not obsolete.
Cook, Adrian Gaylon. 2012. The Open Ornithology Journal 5: 18-25.
Ecuadorian and Peruvian records manifest that P. l. ardens is principally a subtropical taxon of mid elevations ..., which visits the high sierra in some parts of Peru, and makes vagations into lowlands.
Sayers, Dorothy L. 1936. Gaudy Night, page 60.
But the Proctor’s bull-dogs, who had been having a lively time with the tree-climbers in St. Giles, and were now out for blood, had come through the archway at a smart trot, and seeing a young gentleman not only engaged in nocturnal vagation without his gown but actually embracing a female ... leapt gleefully upon him, as upon a lawful prey.
Merriman, Mansfield. 1920. American Civil Engineers' Handbook, page 1108 (Section 9).
With given limits of mass variation, the vagation of paths will lie within a zone of certain width. Thus a river traversing a homogeneous soil will form a bed whose width and depth will be largely determined by the variation in volume, being wider and shoaler as the vagation of the hydraulic axis is greater; narrower and deeper as the volume becomes constant and the vagation of the hydraulic becomes less.
Jul 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word juxta
According to OED, juxta (adjective) means next-lying, immediately adjacent.
Jul 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word ratiocinable
Ratiocinable means able to be arrived at or deduced by reasoning (OED).
Jul 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word existimate
Existimate means to esteem, deem, judge (OED).
Jul 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word luctual
OED indicates that luctual means mournful, sorrowful.
Jul 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word luctuous
OED indicates that luctuous means mournful.
Jul 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word caligate
In addition, caligate means wearing military boots (caligae) (OED).
Jul 15, 2012
biocon commented on the word extollation
Extollation is the action of extolling; laudation, praise (OED).
Jul 14, 2012
biocon commented on the list bowl--1
Let me consider adding Spanish and French words that mean bowl.
Jul 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word escudilla
Spanish escudilla = a bowl.
Jul 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word echinus
L. echinus = 1. a hedgehog; 2. sea-urchin; 3. land-urchin; 4. copper vessel for the table, rinsing bowl; 5. prickly husk of a chestnut; 6. ornament under the chapiter of a Doric or Ionic column,
Jul 13, 2012
biocon commented on the list bowl--1
Thank you.
Jul 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word effutiation
Effutiation means twaddle, balderdash (OED).
Jul 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word capis
L. capis = a bowl with one handle, especially used in sacrifices.
Jul 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word capedo
L. capedo = a bowl or cup used in sacrifices.
Jul 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word simpuvium
L. simpuvium = a vessel for offering liquids, lesser sacrificial bowl;
Jul 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word phiala
See phial.
Jul 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word propinquous
Propinquous = propinquitous.
Jul 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word várzea
The word várzea signifies low-lying flatland in Amazonia (particularly in Brazil) that is subject to periodic inundation (OED).
Jul 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word varzea
See várzea.
Jul 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word veni, vidi, vici
The phrase, veni, vidi, vici means "I came; I saw; I conquered."
Jun 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word lustrum
Lustrum may also denote a combination of four years or divisions (OED).
Jun 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word hoi polloi
Gk hoi (οἵ, masc. pl.) = the article "the;" Ionic Gk pοllοί (πολλοί, masc. pl. adjective) = many. Hoi polloi = the many, the majority, the masses, the plebes.
Jun 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word hoi oligoi
Gk hoi (οἵ, masc. pl.) = the article "the;" οlίgοi (ὀλίγοι, masc. pl. adjective) = 1. small; 2. few. Hoi oligoi = the few, the elite.
Jun 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word cincinnate
Cincinnate means (of hair): curled; in ringlets (OED).
Jun 21, 2012
biocon commented on the word sensu lato
The term sensu lato means with (in) a broad sense.
Jun 19, 2012
biocon commented on the word efferate
Efferate means fierce, harsh, morose (OED).
Jun 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word minatory
In addition, minatory is a noun signifying a threat or menace (OED).
Jun 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word infude
Infude means 1. To pour in, infuse; 2. pour (on); 3. To infuse or inspire (a person) with (OED).
Jun 10, 2012
biocon commented on the word πυρίγληνος
The term πυρίγληνος = fiery-eyed.
Jun 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word pyriglenos
Gk. πυρίγληνος = fiery-eyed. See πυρίγληνος.
Jun 8, 2012
biocon commented on the word theriomaniac
Theriomaniac is one who has a mania for hunting wild beasts (OED).
Jun 8, 2012
biocon commented on the list a-shedding-of-the-hair
Thank you leaden.
Jun 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word trichorrhoea
Trichorrhoea means a shedding of the hair (OED).
Jun 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word pantanoso
Spanish pantanoso = marshy, swampy.
Jun 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word curt
In addition, curt means short in linear extent (length).
Jun 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word varia lectio
Varia lectio means a variant (various) reading. Lectio (fem.) = a reading.
Jun 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word Emberizidae
Emberizidae are a cosmopolitan family of sparrows or finches that are generally granivores having a robust conical bill.
Jun 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word Atlapetes
Atlapetes is the generic epithet of 27 species of Latin American Emberizidae, which are nominated brush-finches (montane bird — Gk. Atlas = mythic Titan king of Mauretania, who was transformed into a mountain; pεtēnόn = a bird).
Jun 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word leucophrys
The name, leucophrys, is the specific epithet of 14 avian species and the subspecific epithet of another two avian species (Gk. lεύkophrυs = white-browed). The name, leucophrus, is the specific epithet of a single avian species.
May 29, 2012
biocon commented on the list a-fork-or-split
Thank you much, gulyasrobi.
May 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word Brotogeris
Brotogeris is a genus consisting of eight species of parakeets from Latin America (Gk. Brotógērυs = with human voice; the Gk. suffix -υs is replaced with the L. suffix -is).
May 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word Pyriglena
Pyriglena (that which is fiery-eyed; Gk. pῠríglēnοs = fiery-eyed; a = fem. suffix signifying that which is) is the genetic epithet of a genus consisting of three species of antbirds (family Thamnophilidae) from Latin America.
May 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word coragyps
The first letter of this generic epithet should be upper case.
May 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word Veniliornis
Veniliornis a genus consisting of 14 species of woodpeckers from Latin America.Veniliornis is a Greek compound word meaning sea-serpent bird.
May 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word contra valere
L. contra valere means "to be worth against" (to be effective against).
May 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word Ceryle
See ceryle. The information in the word list ceryle should appear here under Ceryle.
May 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word ceryle
Ceryle is a generic epithet. The first letter of generic epithets should be uppercase. See Ceryle.
May 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word nigrous
Based on the Latin origins nigrous = glossy black whereas atrous = matte black.
May 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word habiliment
Habiliments sometimes refer to the adornments of non-human animals as manifested in the following passages.
"The habiliments of the two forms of larks are more divergent than would appear at first blush. Above, the coloration of neglecta (the western) is paler and grayer than that of magna, the black markings being less conspicuous, and those on the tertials and middle tail-feathers being arranged in narrow, isolated bars, and not connected along the shaft" (Birds of the Rockies, Leander Sylvester Keyser, McClurg, 1902).
"If there is anything shabby or deficient in the attire of a specimen, it is usually safe in spring to relegate it to the female persuasion, although in many cases the young males are condemned to wear the mean habiliments of the female until they have gained their glorious prerogatives (The Birds' Calendar, H. E. Parkhurst, 1894).
May 20, 2012
biocon commented on the word sequel
In addition, sequel means to follow (OED).
May 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word sequest
In addition, sequest means to follow (OED).
May 16, 2012
biocon commented on the word ex situ
Ex situ means off site.
May 15, 2012
biocon commented on the word descrive
In addition, descrive means to write down, inscribe; to write out, transcribe (OED).
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word ὀδούς
ὀδούς (masc. noun) = tooth
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word κίρκος
κίρκος (masc., in verse) = hawk
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word ἱέραξ
ἱέραξ (masc.) = hawk
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word γύψ
γύψ (masc.) = vulture.
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word teretous
Teretous: See terete.
May 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word perpusil
Perpusil means very small; minute (OED).
May 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word myriate
Myriate: "that is a very small part of a whole; infinitesimal" (OED).
May 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word calefying gases
Calefying gases = greenhouse gases (see calefy).
May 2, 2012
biocon commented on the word confragose
According to OED, confragose means rough with breaks, or shattered parts; broken.
May 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word pusill
Pusill means small; mean; weak (OED).
May 1, 2012
biocon commented on the word macroglossal
Macroglossal is long-tongued.
Apr 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word carpe jugulum
The Latin term carpe jugulum, = seize the throat.
Apr 28, 2012
biocon commented on the word grex
In addition, grex means A clump of myxamœbæ formed during a phase of the life cycle of cellular slime moulds, the Acrasina or Acrasiomycetes (OED).
Apr 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word remiss
In addition, remiss means 1. (of a condition, disease, etc.): not intense or strong; moderate, mild; 2. (of degree): moderate, low, slight; lesser (OED).
Apr 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word emunge
Emunge means to wipe out, cleanse; also figuratively (as in Latin), to cheat (OED).
Apr 27, 2012
biocon commented on the word assequent
Assequent means following, subsequent (OED).
Apr 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word famelic
In addition, famelic means exciting hunger, appetizing (OED).
Mar 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word famelic
In addition, famelic means exciting hunger, appetizing (OED).
Mar 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word blephara
In addition, the term blephara is plural of blepharon.
Mar 30, 2012
biocon commented on the word provene
Provene (intransitive) means 1. to come as proceeds or produce; to proceed, arise (from any source of revenue or profit); 2. to arise, derive from a source (OED).
Mar 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word pusillage
Pusillage means smallness; insignificance (OED).
Mar 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word indigent of
See indigent.
Mar 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word descence
Descence: See decense.
Mar 21, 2012
biocon commented on the word siccaneous
Siccaneous means dry, arid (OED).
Mar 17, 2012
biocon commented on the word irradicate
In addition, irradicate is an adjective meaning rooted, enrooted (OED).
Mar 13, 2012
biocon commented on the word celse
Celse means lofty, exalted (OED).
Mar 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word exsiccate
In addition, exsiccate is an adjective meaning dried, dried up (OED).
Mar 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word spectation
In addition, spectation means the action of beholding, observing, or inspecting (OED).
Mar 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word pulli
Plural of pullus.
Mar 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word auct
Auct means increased, enlarged (OED).
Mar 12, 2012
biocon commented on the word underwing
In addition, underwing means the surfaces beneath a bird's wing (underside of a wing).
Mar 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word subalares
L. subālārēs = an underwing.
Mar 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word per vaginam
Per vaginam means (Medical) by way of the vagina, vaginally (OED).
Mar 11, 2012
biocon commented on the word indigest
In addition, indigest means immature; of crude or hasty character (OED).
Mar 7, 2012
biocon commented on the word jaunish
Jaunish means yellowish (OED).
Mar 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word saffronish
Saffronish is a variant of saffrony.
Mar 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word flavicant
According to OED, flavicant means verging on yellowish.
Mar 6, 2012
biocon commented on the word oculate
Oculate is also a verb meaning to set eyes upon; to see, behold (OED).
Mar 4, 2012
biocon commented on the word spadiceous
In addition, spadiceous means "of a reddish color" (OED).
Mar 3, 2012
biocon commented on the word gull
In addition, gull means 1. throat; 2. gullet (oesophagus, esophagus).
Feb 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word chel
Chel means throat (OED).
Feb 29, 2012
biocon commented on the word oecumenian
Oecumenian (OED) is a variant of ecumenical.
Feb 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word lassate
Lassate means tired, wearied (OED).
Feb 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word polloi
Polloi, which signifies the common people or the masses, is a variant of hoi polloi (OED).
Feb 26, 2012
biocon commented on the word arescere
L. arescere means 1. to dry, dry up; 2. wither; 3. run dry (stream or tears); 4. languish.
Feb 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word arefact
Arefact means to dry up, wither (OED).
Feb 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word arenary
Arenary means of or belonging to sand or gravel (OED).
Feb 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word nidicole
A nidicole is 1. an animal which lives in the nest, burrow, etc., of another species; 2. a bird or other animal whose young remain in the nest, burrow, etc., for an extended period after birth (OED).
Feb 25, 2012
biocon commented on the word abjunct
Abjunct means detached, disconnected, severed (OED).
Feb 24, 2012
biocon commented on the word fugaceous
Fugaceous: a variant of fugacious.
Feb 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word caduce
Caduce: a variant of caduke.
Feb 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word foliose
In addition, foliose means having leaves (OED).
Feb 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word frondated
Frondated means leaved, having leaves (OED).
Feb 23, 2012
biocon commented on the word lacrimae rerum
Lacrimae rerum means 1. tears for things, pity for misfortune; 2. tears in things, tragedy of life.
Feb 21, 2012