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ancien régime (French) the political and social structure of France before the French Revolution in 1789. [2 definitions]
ancient extremely old; existing for many years. [4 definitions]
anciently in times of long ago; of ancient times.
ancient Rome a civilization cultivated by the city-state of Rome from the 8th century B.C.E. through its development as a republic and its collapse as an empire in the 5th century A.D.
ancillary subordinate or secondary. [2 definitions]
ancon a bracket, sometimes ornamental, used to support a molding, shelf, or the like.
-ancy state, condition, or quality.
and with; also; along with; as well as (used to connect words with identical grammatical functions). [3 definitions]
andante moderately slow in tempo (used as a musical direction). [2 definitions]
andantino somewhat faster than andante in tempo (used as a musical direction). [2 definitions]
Andean of, located in, or resembling the Andes.
Andes a mountain range that extends the length of the South American western coast.
Andes Mountains a mountain range that extends the length of the South American western coast.
andiron one of a pair of metal structures that supports logs in a fireplace.
and/or in addition to or instead of.
Andorra a small country in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain. [2 definitions]
andouille a strongly spiced pork sausage.
andro- male; masculine; human.
androecium a flower's stamens, collectively.
androgen any substance, such as a hormone, that promotes masculine characteristics.
androgynous possessing both male and female characteristics or traits; hermaphroditic. [2 definitions]