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cognate |
having similar or analogous properties or functions. [1/4 definitions] |
correspond |
to be similar in structure, position, purpose, function, or the like; be analogous or equivalent (usually followed by "to"). [1/3 definitions] |
correspondent |
something that resembles or is analogous to something else. [2/4 definitions] |
hock1 |
the analogous joint on the leg of a chicken, turkey, or other domestic fowl. [1/4 definitions] |
lore2 |
the portion of a bird between its eye and beak, or an analogous portion of a fish or reptile. |
microcosm |
a small, analogous example or representation of a larger system. [1/2 definitions] |
microcosmos |
a small, analogous example or representation of a larger system; microcosm. [1/2 definitions] |
North Pole |
(l.c.) the analogous point on any planet, moon, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
nose |
the ability to mentally detect or perceive, analogous to sensing by smell. [1/9 definitions] |
organism |
any structure or system that is analogous to a living thing. [1/2 definitions] |
palm1 |
any of various objects, parts, or measures that are analogous to or based on the placement or size of the palm. [1/4 definitions] |
parallel |
correspondence, or a particular analogous feature. [1/9 definitions] |
patriarch |
an elderly and revered man, or some analogous living thing such as a very large tree or large old herd animal. [1/4 definitions] |
pinion2 |
the part of a bird's wing farthest from its body, containing bones analogous to those of the hand. [1/7 definitions] |
point of no return |
an analogous point in an undertaking, adventure, or the like, at which those involved are unwilling or unable to stop. [1/2 definitions] |
Rutherford atom |
the atom regarded as visually analogous to the solar system, with electrons revolving around a nucleus. |
South Pole |
(l.c.) the analogous point on any planet, moon, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
thigh |
an analogous part in the legs of animals, birds, and insects. [1/2 definitions] |
tympanum |
a membrane in some insects that is analogous to the eardrum. [1/4 definitions] |
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