Odobenidae
1: walruses and extinct forms [syn: {family Odobenidae}]
Odobenus
1: type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses [syn: {genus Odobenus}]
Odobenus divergens
1: a walrus of the Bering Sea and northern Pacific [syn: {Pacific walrus}]
Odobenus rosmarus
1: a walrus of northern Atlantic and Arctic waters [syn: {Atlantic walrus}]
Odocoileus
1: North American deer [syn: {genus Odocoileus}]
Odocoileus hemionus
1: long-eared deer of western North America with two-pronged antlers [syn: {mule deer}, {burro deer}]
Odocoileus Virginianus
1: common North American deer; tail has a white underside [syn: {Virginia deer}, {white tail}, {whitetail}, {white-tailed deer}, {whitetail deer}]
odometer
1: a meter that shows mileage traversed [syn: {hodometer}, {mileometer}, {milometer}]
Odonata
1: dragonflies and damselflies [syn: {order Odonata}]
odonate
1: large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings
odontalgia
1: an ache localized in or around a tooth [syn: {toothache}]
Odontaspididae
1: sand sharks; in some classifications coextensive with family Carcharhinidae [syn: {Carchariidae}, {family Carchariidae}, {family Odontaspididae}]
Odontaspis
1: type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks [syn: {Carcharias}, {genus Carcharias}, {genus Odontaspis}]
Odontaspis taurus
1: shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers [syn: {sand tiger}, {sand shark}, {Carcharias taurus}]
odontiasis
1: the eruption through the gums of baby teeth [syn: {teething}, {dentition}]
Odontoceti
1: toothed whales: dolphins; porpoises; sperm whales; beaked whales [syn: {suborder Odontoceti}]
odontoglossum
1: any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors
odontology
1: the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth [syn: {dentistry}, {dental medicine}]
Odontophorus
1: genus of Central and South American crested partridges resembling quails; sometimes placed in a distinct subfamily or isolated in a distinct family [syn: {genus Odontophorus}]
odor
1: any property detected by the olfactory system [syn: {olfactory property}, {smell}, {aroma}, {odour}, {scent}] 2: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by pa...
odoriferous
1: morally offensive; "odoriferous legislation" 2: giving off an odor; "the odoriferous elements in perfume" 3: emitting an odor; "odoriferous blossoms"; "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack" [syn:...
odorize
1: cause to smell or be smelly [syn: {odourise}, {scent}] [ant: {deodorize}, {deodorize}]
odorless
1: having no odor; "odorless gas"; "odorless flowers" [syn: {odourless}, {inodorous}] [ant: {odorous}]
odorous
1: having odor or a characteristic odor; "odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread" [ant: {odorless}] 2: emitting an odor; "odoriferous blossoms"; "odorous salt pork and weevi...
odour
1: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses" [syn: {smell}, {odor}, {olfactory sensation}, ...
odourise
1: cause to smell or be smelly [syn: {odorize}, {scent}] [ant: {deodorize}, {deodorize}]
odourless
1: having no odor; "odorless gas"; "odorless flowers" [syn: {odorless}, {inodorous}] [ant: {odorous}]
Odovacar
1: Germanic barbarian leader who ended the western Roman Empire in 476 and became the first barbarian ruler of Italy (434-493) [syn: {Odoacer}, {Odovakar}]
Odovakar
1: Germanic barbarian leader who ended the western Roman Empire in 476 and became the first barbarian ruler of Italy (434-493) [syn: {Odoacer}, {Odovacar}]
odynophagia
1: severe pain on swallowing due to a disorder of the esophagus
Odysseus
1: (Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
odyssey
1: a long wandering and eventful journey 2: a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
Oecanthus
1: tree crickets [syn: {genus Oecanthus}]
Oecanthus fultoni
1: pale yellowish tree cricket widely distributed in North America [syn: {snowy tree cricket}]
oecumenic
1: concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; "ecumenical thinking"; "ecumenical activities"; "the ecumenical movement" [syn: {ecumenic}, {ecumenical}, {oecumenical}]
oecumenical
1: concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; "ecumenical thinking"; "ecumenical activities"; "the ecumenical movement" [syn: {ecumenic}, {oecumenic}, {ecumenical}] 2: of worldwide sc...
OED
1: an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles [syn: {Oxford English Dictionary}, {O.E.D.}]
oedema
1: swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue [syn: {edema}, {hydrops}, {dropsy}]
Oedipal complex
1: a complex of males; desire to possess the mother sexually and to exclude the father; said to be a source of personality disorders if unresolved [syn: {Oedipus complex}]
Oedipus
1: (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles [syn: {King Oedipus}, {Oedipus ...
Oedipus complex
1: a complex of males; desire to possess the mother sexually and to exclude the father; said to be a source of personality disorders if unresolved [syn: {Oedipal complex}]
Oedipus Rex
1: (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles [syn: {Oedipus}, {King Oedipus}...
Oedogoniaceae
1: filamentous green algae [syn: {family Oedogoniaceae}]
Oedogoniales
1: simple or branched filamentous freshwater green algae [syn: {order oedogoniales}]
Oedogonium
1: type genus of Oedogoniaceae; freshwater green algae having long unbranched filaments; usually free-floating when mature [syn: {genus Oedogonium}]
oeil de boeuf
1: a circular or oval window; 17th or 18th century French architecture
Oenanthe
1: poisonous herbs: water dropworts [syn: {genus Oenanthe}] 2: wheatears [syn: {genus Oenanthe}]
Oenanthe aquatica
1: European poisonous herb with fibrous roots [syn: {water fennel}]
Oenanthe crocata
1: European poisonous herb having tuberous roots, yellow juice that stains the skin, yellow flowers and foliage resembling celery; all parts extremely poisonous [syn: {water dropwort}, {hemlock water ...
Oengus
1: Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women [syn: {Angus Og}, {Aengus}, {Angus}]
oenologist
1: a specialist in wine making [syn: {enologist}, {fermentologist}]
oenology
1: the art of wine making [syn: {enology}]
oenophile
1: a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut [syn: {oenophilist}, {wine lover}]
oenophilist
1: a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut [syn: {oenophile}, {wine lover}]
Oenothera
1: chiefly North American herbs with usually nocturnal flowers [syn: {genus Oenothera}]
Oenothera biennis
1: a coarse biennial of eastern North America with yellow flowers that open in the evening; naturalized in Europe [syn: {common evening primrose}, {German rampion}]
Oenothera fruticosa
1: a day-flowering biennial or perennial of the genus Oenothera [syn: {sundrops}]
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Oenothera macrocarpa
1: evening-opening primrose of south central United States [syn: {Missouri primrose}, {Ozark sundrops}]
oersted
1: the magnetic field strength 1 cm from a unit magnetic pole 2: Danish physicist (1777-1851) [syn: {Hans Christian Oersted}]
oesophageal reflux
1: reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus [syn: {gastroesophageal reflux}, {esophageal reflux}]
oesophageal veins
1: small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins [syn: {esophageal veins}, {venae esophageae}]
oesophagitis
1: inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux [syn: {esophagitis}]
oesophagoscope
1: an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus [syn: {esophagoscope}]
oesophagus
1: the passage between the pharynx and the stomach [syn: {esophagus}, {gorge}, {gullet}]
Oesterreich
1: a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century [syn: {Aus...
oestradiol
1: the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer [syn: {estradiol}]
Oestridae
1: warble flies [syn: {family Oestridae}, {Hypodermatidae}, {family Hypodermatidae}]
oestriol
1: a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency [syn: {estriol}]
oestrogen
1: a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics [syn: {estrogen}]
oestrone
1: a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency [syn: {estrone}, {theelin}, {Estronol}]
oestrus
1: applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity [syn: {estrus}, {heat}, {rut}] [ant: {anestrus}] 2: type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies [syn: {genus...
Oestrus ovis
1: larvae are parasitic on sheep [syn: {sheep botfly}, {sheep gadfly}]
oeuvre
1: the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it); "he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre"; "Picasso's work can be divided into periods" [syn: {work}, {body of work}]
of a sudden
1: happening unexpectedly; "suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side" [syn: {suddenly}, {all of a sudden}]
of age
1: having attained a specific age; (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable); "aged ten"; "ten years of age" [syn: {aged(a)}, {of age(p)}]
of all time
1: at any time; "did you ever smoke?"; "the best con man of all time" [syn: {ever}]
of course
1: as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill" [syn: {naturally}, {course}] [ant: {unnaturally}]
of each person
1: per person; "we are spending $5,000 per capita annually for education in this district" [syn: {per capita}, {for each person}]
of her own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of one's own}, {of his own}, {of my own}, {of our own}, {of your own}, {of their own}]
of his own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of one's own}, {of her own}, {of my own}, {of our own}, {of your own}, {of their own}]
of import
1: of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day" [syn: {important}] [ant: {unimportant}]
of late
1: in the recent past; "he was in Paris recently"; "lately the rules have been enforced"; "as late as yesterday she was fine"; "feeling better of late"; "the spelling was first affected, but latterly ...
of my own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of one's own}, {of her own}, {of his own}, {of our own}, {of your own}, {of their own}]
of necessity
1: in such a manner as could not be otherwise; "it is necessarily so"; "we must needs by objective" [syn: {inevitably}, {necessarily}, {needs}]
of one's own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of her own}, {of his own}, {of my own}, {of our own}, {of your own}, {of their own}]
of our own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of one's own}, {of her own}, {of his own}, {of my own}, {of your own}, {of their own}]
of sound mind
1: of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to got to trial [syn: {compos mentis(p)}, {of sound mind(p)}]
of the essence
1: of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence" [syn: {all-important(a)}, {all important(p)}, {crucial}, {es...
of their own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of one's own}, {of her own}, {of his own}, {of my own}, {of our own}, {of your own}]
of unsound mind
1: not of sound mind, memory, or understanding; in law, not competent to go to trial [syn: {non compos mentis(p)}, {of unsound mind(p)}]
of value
1: of great importance or use or service; "useful information"; "valuable advice" [syn: {useful}, {valuable}]
of your own
1: belonging completely to yourself; "a room of one's own" [syn: {of one's own}, {of her own}, {of his own}, {of my own}, {of our own}, {of their own}]
off
1: not in operation or operational; "the oven is off"; "the lights are off" [ant: {on}] 2: below a satisfactory level; "an off year for tennis"; "his performance was off" 3: (of events) no longer plan...
off and on
1: not regularly; "they phone each other off and on" [syn: {on and off}]
off duty
1: not performing or scheduled for duties; "He's off every Tuesday"; "he was off duty when it happened"; "an off-duty policeman" [syn: {off(p)}, {off duty(p)}, {off-duty(a)}]
off guard
1: not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard" [syn: {napping}, {off-guard(a)}, {off guard(p)}, {off one's guard(p)}, {off his g...
off her guard
1: not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard" [syn: {napping}, {off-guard(a)}, {off guard(p)}, {off one's guard(p)}, {off his g...
off his guard
1: not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard" [syn: {napping}, {off-guard(a)}, {off guard(p)}, {off one's guard(p)}, {off her g...
off one's guard
1: not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard" [syn: {napping}, {off-guard(a)}, {off guard(p)}, {off one's guard(p)}, {off his g...
off the beaten track
1: remote from populous or much-traveled regions; "found a quiet out-of-the-way resort" [syn: {off the beaten track(p)}, {out-of-the-way(a)}]
off the cuff
1: without preparation; "the presidential candidate made a remark off the cuff"
off the hook
1: freed from danger or blame or obligation; "I let him off the hook with a mild reprimand" [syn: {off the hook(p)}]
off the record
1: not for quotation; "he spoke to the reporter off the record"
off year
1: a year in which productivity is low or inferior 2: a year in which no major political elections are held
off your guard
1: not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard" [syn: {napping}, {off-guard(a)}, {off guard(p)}, {off one's guard(p)}, {off his g...
off-and-on
1: intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static" [syn: {fitful}, {interrupted}, {off-and-on(a)}]
off-axis reflector
1: a reflecting telescope with the mirror slightly tilted to throw the image to the side where it can be viewed [syn: {Herschelian telescope}]
off-base
1: located outside a military base; "off-base housing"
off-Broadway
1: low-budget theaters located outside the Broadway area in Manhattan
off-center
1: situated away from the center or axis [syn: {off-centered}]
off-centered
1: situated away from the center or axis [syn: {off-center}]
off-color
1: in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent; "an indelicate remark"; "an off-color joke" [syn: {indelicate}, {off-colour}] 2: humorously vulgar; "bawdy songs"; "off-color jokes"; "ribal...
off-colour
1: in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent; "an indelicate remark"; "an off-color joke" [syn: {indelicate}, {off-color}]
off-day
1: a day when things go poorly; "I guess this is one of my off-days"
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