| stoma |
any of various microscopic openings in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor are exchanged. [2 definitions] |
| stomach |
the internal, saclike organ in which the first stage of digestion occurs. [6 definitions] |
| stomachache |
pain in the stomach or abdomen. |
| stomacher |
an elaborately ornamented garment formerly worn over the stomach and chest, esp. by women. |
| stomachic |
of, relating to, or beneficial to the stomach. [2 definitions] |
| -stome |
mouth or similar opening. |
| -stomous |
having a mouth as specified. |
| stomp |
to stamp or trample heavily upon, esp. so as to smash or otherwise harm. [5 definitions] |
| -stomy |
a surgical operation that creates an artificial opening in a (specified) organ or part. |
| stone |
hard matter formed from mineral and earth material; rock. [10 definitions] |
| stone- |
completely. |
| Stone Age |
the stage or level of the development of human culture that was characterized by the use of stone tools and weapons, dating from about two million B.C. to about 3,500 B.C., and divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. |
| stone-blind |
thoroughly and completely blind. (Cf. sand-blind, gravel-blind.) |
| stonecrop |
any of various perennial plants of the sedum family, esp. a mosslike plant that bears small yellow flowers and is often found growing on rocks and walls. |
| stonecutter |
a person or machine that cuts or dresses stone. |
| stoned |
(informal) drunk. [2 definitions] |
| stone-deaf |
thoroughly and completely deaf. |
| stonefly |
any of numerous winged insects whose larvae live under rocks in streams and are often used as fishing bait. |
| Stonehenge |
a large circle of prehistoric megaliths in southern England. |
| stonemason |
a person who prepares stone for, and uses stone in, building. |
| stone's throw |
a short distance, comparable to the distance that a stone may be thrown. |