| appellation contrôlée |
(sometimes caps.) a designation on the labels of certain French wines or liquors, certifying that the contents meet prescribed standards. [2 definitions] |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". [4 definitions] |
| append |
to add, esp. as something extra at the end of a text. [2 definitions] |
| appendage |
something attached to a larger or more significant thing. [3 definitions] |
| appendant |
attached as an appendage; affixed. [4 definitions] |
| appendectomy |
surgical removal of the appendix in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. |
| appendicitis |
inflammation of the appendix in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. |
| appendix |
a section with additional material, often bibliographical or statistical, attached at the end of a book, article, or other text. [3 definitions] |
| apperceive |
to be aware of perceiving; comprehend. |
| apperception |
the act of apperceiving. [2 definitions] |
| appertain |
to belong or be related as an attribute, accompaniment, consideration, or the like; pertain (usu. fol. by to). |
| appetency |
intense craving or desire. [2 definitions] |
| appetite |
a desire to eat. [3 definitions] |
| appetizer |
a food or drink served in small portions before a meal to whet the appetite. |
| appetizing |
appealing to the appetite. |
| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. [3 definitions] |
| applaudable |
combined form of applaud. |
| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. [2 definitions] |
| apple |
a firm round fruit with succulent white flesh and a red, green, or yellow skin. [3 definitions] |
| apple butter |
a thick, sweet spread made from apples stewed in spices. |
| apple cart |
a handcart used by street vendors to sell apples. |