| anatomical |
of or pertaining to the structure of a plant or animal. [2 definitions] |
| anatomy |
the structure of an organism or of its parts. [4 definitions] |
| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended, esp. of several generations ago. [4 definitions] |
| anchor |
a heavy device, connected by a cable to a boat or ship, that is dropped to the bottom of a body of water to restrict the vessel's motion. [7 definitions] |
| anchovy |
any of various small, herringlike fish, used for food and found in the Mediterranean Sea. |
| ancient |
extremely old; existing for many years. [4 definitions] |
| and |
with; also; along with; as well as (used to connect words with identical grammatical functions). [3 definitions] |
| Andean |
of, located in, or resembling the Andes. |
| Andes |
a mountain range that extends the length of the South American western coast. |
| Andes Mountains |
a mountain range that extends the length of the South American western coast. |
| andiron |
one of a pair of metal structures that supports logs in a fireplace. |
| Andorra |
a small country in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain. [2 definitions] |
| android |
a robot or machine having human characteristics. [4 definitions] |
| and so forth |
with more of the same type. [2 definitions] |
| and so on |
with more of the same type. [2 definitions] |
| anecdote |
a brief account of a notable or humorous incident. |
| anemia |
a condition resulting from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin and characterized by weakness, pallor, and difficulty in breathing. |
| anemometer |
an instrument that measures the speed and force of the wind. |
| anemone |
a type of plant related to the buttercup and characterized by large white, blue, purple, or red flowers. [2 definitions] |
| anesthesia |
complete or partial inability to perceive bodily sensation such as pain. [2 definitions] |
| anesthetic |
a drug that causes anesthesia in the whole body or in a localized area. [2 definitions] |