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| affinity |
a similarity between biological species that suggests a common origin. [1/5 definitions] |
| analogous |
in biology, similar in form or function, but of different evolutionary origin. [1/2 definitions] |
| analogue |
in biology, an organ or structure similar to another of different evolutionary origin. [1/2 definitions] |
| analogy |
in biology, a similarity in form or function of organs or parts that are of different evolutionary origin. [1/5 definitions] |
| ancestry |
the origin or evolution of an object, idea, or style. [1/3 definitions] |
| Anglican |
of or pertaining to the Church of England or churches of the same origin and communion. [1/2 definitions] |
| anime |
an animated film or video that, typically, is of Japanese origin, is richly illustrated, and employs magical characters and themes. |
| anthropogenesis |
the scientific study of humanity's origin. |
| apocrypha |
any of various religious writings of unknown origin and questionable authenticity. (Cf. canon1.) [1/2 definitions] |
| authorship |
origin, as of a book, film, idea, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| bastard |
inferior, inauthentic, or questionable in origin; illegitimate. [1/4 definitions] |
| beginning |
(sometimes pl.) the first part or origin of a thing or process; start. [1/2 definitions] |
| biceps |
a muscle divided in two parts at its origin, esp. the large muscle at the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow. |
| birth |
origin; beginning. [1/4 definitions] |
| birthplace |
the place of birth or origin, of a person or of an idea, movement, or the like. |
| black |
(usu. cap.) of or relating to a group of people who have ancestors of African origin and typically have dark skin, eyes, and hair. [1/13 definitions] |
| Boston ivy |
a woody climbing vine of Asian origin, commonly grown in the United States as an exterior wall cover, that has three-lobed leaves and bears purple berries. |
| Caucasian |
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a light-skinned person of European origin. [2/7 definitions] |
| chow2 |
a stocky, medium-sized dog of Chinese origin that has a thick red or black coat, a blackish tongue, and a tail that curls over the back. |
| chutney |
a spicy sauce or relish of East Indian origin made with fruits and herbs. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. [1/2 definitions] |
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