| taler |
any of several coins in circulation in German states from the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries. |
| tales |
(used with a pl. verb) people summoned to fill vacancies on a jury that has become deficient in number. [2 definitions] |
| talesman |
a person summoned to be one of the tales on a jury. |
| tali |
pl. of talus1. |
| Taliban |
a Muslim fundamentalist group that controlled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001. |
| talipes |
a clubfoot. |
| talipot |
a tall palm tree of the East Indies, having huge fanlike leaves that are used in making umbrellas and fans and in covering houses, and as a substitute for writing paper. |
| talisman |
an object, often worn or carried as an ornament, that is believed to protect, or give one supernatural powers. [2 definitions] |
| talk |
to communicate through spoken words; discuss. [14 definitions] |
| talkathon |
an extremely lengthy talk in the form of a speech, debate, discussion, or the like, usu. regarding public concerns. |
| talkative |
tending to talk often and at length; fond of talking. [2 definitions] |
| talk back |
to respond in a rude or impertinent manner. |
| talk down |
to belittle (something); underestimate. [3 definitions] |
| talk down to |
to treat (someone) with condescension; patronize. |
| talkie |
see "talking picture." |
| talking |
the act of one who talks. [2 definitions] |
| talking book |
a recording of a book or magazine read aloud, esp. for use by the blind. |
| talking head |
a television or film image of a person talking directly to the camera. |
| talking picture |
formerly, a film with an accompanying, synchronized soundtrack. |
| talking point |
a fact, idea, or view that is esp. persuasive or supportive of one side in an argument. |
| talking-to |
(informal) a scolding; reproof. |