Alkahest

1. n. The fabled “universal solvent” of the alchemists; a menstruum capable of dissolving all bodies.

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Alizarin

1. n. A coloring principle, C14H6O2(OH)2, found in madder, and now produced artificially from anthracene. It produces the Turkish reds.

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Alizari

1. n. The madder of the Levant.

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Alive

1. a. Of all living (by way of emphasis).
2. a. Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.
3. a. In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
4. a. Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
5. a. Sprightly; lively; brisk.
6. a. Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.

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Aliunde

1. adv. & a. From another source; from elsewhere; as, a case proved aliunde; evidence aliunde.

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Aliturgical

1. a. Applied to those days when the holy sacrifice is not offered.

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Alitrunk

1. n. The segment of the body of an insect to which the wings are attached; the thorax.

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Alisphenoidal

1. a. Pertaining to or forming the wing of the sphenoid; relating to a bone in the base of the skull, which in the adult is often consolidated with the sphenoid; as, alisphenoid bone; alisphenoid canal.

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Alisphenoid

1. a. Alt. of Alisphenoidal

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Alish

1. a. Like ale; as, an alish taste.

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