geisha |
a Japanese woman who is trained as a dancer, musician, and conversationalist, and who is paid to entertain and provide companionship for men. |
gel |
a non-separating chemical mixture that resembles jelly. (See colloid.) [3 definitions] |
gelable |
combined form of gel. |
gelati |
an Italian frozen dessert made of milk, sugar, gelatin, and flavoring. |
gelatin |
an animal protein that is used in glue, on film, and in making edible gels from liquids, such as jellies or aspics. [3 definitions] |
gelatinize |
to make or change into gelatin or jelly. [3 definitions] |
gelatinous |
like jelly or gelatin, esp. in consistency. [2 definitions] |
geld |
to remove the testicles of (a horse or other animal); castrate. |
gelding |
a castrated male horse. |
gelid |
exceptionally cold or icy. |
gelignite |
a blasting explosive containing nitroglycerin, nitrocellulose, and the like; gelatin dynamite. |
gem |
a precious stone that has been cut and polished; jewel. [4 definitions] |
Gemara |
the second part of the Talmud that contains an expansion of and comments on the Mishnah. |
geminate |
to exist as, arrange, or form into a pair; double. [2 definitions] |
Gemini |
a spring zodiacal constellation located between Taurus and Cancer and containing two bright stars, Castor and Pollux; Twins. [3 definitions] |
gemma |
in biology, a group of cells or a bud that separates from its parent to develop into a new individual. |
gemmate |
having, or reproducing by, gemmae. [2 definitions] |
gemmule |
in biology, a bud or small gemma capable of developing into a new individual. |
gemology |
the science of gems. |
gemsbok |
a large antelope of southern Africa that has long straight horns and a tufted tail. |
gemstone |
a precious stone fine enough to cut and polish for jewelry. |