| albatross |
any of several of the largest seabirds, with webbed feet, long narrow wings, and hooked beaks, that are found chiefly in the Southern Hemisphere. |
| Alberta |
a Canadian province located between Saskatchewan and British Columbia. |
| albino |
an animal or human that has a congenital lack of pigmentation resulting in abnormally pale skin and hair and pink eyes, or a plant that similarly lacks pigmentation. |
| album |
a book or binder with blank pages or empty pockets in which a collection can be inserted, as of photographs, stamps, or mementos. [3 definitions] |
| alcohol |
one of a class of colorless, flammable, and volatile liquids that in pure form is contained in beverages such as beer, wine, and whiskey, and causes intoxication when drunk to excess; ethanol. [3 definitions] |
| alcoholic |
containing alcohol. [4 definitions] |
| alcoholism |
a pathological condition resulting from habitual overuse of alcoholic beverages, characterized by dependence on alcohol, difficulty in functioning properly, and severe withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use is stopped. |
| alcove |
a separate or recessed part of a room that is partly enclosed. [2 definitions] |
| alder |
any of several deciduous trees and shrubs of the birch family that grow in cool, damp regions. |
| ale |
a drink, made by fermenting malt, that is heavier and more bitter than beer. |
| alert |
keenly attentive or responsive; quick to perceive. [3 definitions] |
| Aleut |
a member of a native people of the Aleutian Islands, or a descendant thereof; Aleutian. [2 definitions] |
| Alexandria |
an Egyptian seaport on the Nile delta, founded by Alexander the Great. |
| alfalfa |
a legume with purple flowers that is grown widely as forage for cattle and horses. |
| alga |
any of various primitive, chiefly aquatic plants that have no roots, stems, or leaves, including the seaweeds and diatoms. |
| algae |
organisms that live mainly in the water and make their food through photosynthesis. Algae are different from plants in that they have no true leaves, roots, or stems. Seaweeds are algae. "Algae" is a plural noun; the singular form is "alga." |
| algebra |
a form of elementary mathematics, used esp. in solving equations, in which letters stand for unknown or variable quantities. [2 definitions] |
| Algeria |
a North African country located between Morocco and Libya, formerly a French colony. |
| alias |
a false or assumed name. [2 definitions] |
| alibi |
the legal defense of establishing one's location away from the scene of a crime during its commission. [4 definitions] |
| alien |
a resident of a country who is not a citizen of that country. [6 definitions] |