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| acetabulum |
any of the suction cups on the arms of an octopus, or similar appendages, as on leeches or certain fish. [1/2 definitions] |
| adder2 |
any of various similar poisonous or harmless snakes. [1/2 definitions] |
| agrimony |
any of several similar plants. [1/2 definitions] |
| aioli |
a rich sauce, similar to mayonnaise, made of crushed garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil, served with vegetables, fish, and seafood. |
| akin |
similar in nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| alcove |
any similar space, as in a garden. [1/2 definitions] |
| alkaline |
of, containing, or similar to an alkali. [1/2 definitions] |
| allied |
related or similar in nature. [1/3 definitions] |
| allspice |
the spice made from the allspice berry, similar to cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in taste and smell. [1/2 definitions] |
| alpinist |
one who climbs in the Alps or other similar mountains. [1/2 definitions] |
| amphitheater |
a room of similar construction, used for lectures and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| ana- |
similar to. [1/4 definitions] |
| anachronism |
the representation of something as existing or happening at a time when that thing did not exist or happen, or a similar presentation done in error. [1/2 definitions] |
| analogous |
similar or corresponding in the manner of an analogy. [2 definitions] |
| analogue |
something similar to something else. [2 definitions] |
| anchor |
any similar device used to prevent motion. [1/7 definitions] |
| anthropomorphic |
similar in form to a human being. [1/2 definitions] |
| antiperistalsis |
reverse movement in the intestines, alimentary canal, or similar organs, causing the contents of these organs to move backwards. |
| approximate |
quite similar. [2/6 definitions] |
| apron |
something similar to such a garment in shape, function, or position. [1/3 definitions] |
| Aqua-Lung |
trademark for an underwater breathing device similar to a scuba. |
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