| odds and ends |
miscellaneous items; bits and pieces; scraps. |
| oddsmaker |
a person, usu. an expert, who calculates the odds in betting. |
| odds-on |
having an even or more than even chance at winning or succeeding, as in a horserace or athletic contest. |
| -ode1 |
something that resembles (whatever is specified). |
| -ode2 |
way or path. [2 definitions] |
| ode |
a long, elaborate, usu. rhymed lyrical poem, often in praise or celebration of something or someone, and usu. in a lofty and enthusiastic style. [2 definitions] |
| Odessa |
port city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea. |
| Odin |
in Scandinavian mythology, the supreme god, and the god of war, death, wisdom, and poetry. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. [3 definitions] |
| odometer |
an instrument that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle, such as is found on the dashboard of an automobile. |
| odonto- |
tooth. |
| odontology |
the science that deals with teeth and gums, and their development and care. |
| odor |
the property or quality of a thing that stimulates or is perceived by the sense of smell. [3 definitions] |
| odori |
traditional Japanese dance, or a particular set of dance movements in the traditional style. |
| odoriferous |
having or spreading an odor, esp. a pleasant or fragrant one. |
| odorless |
combined form of odor. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong odor. |
| odour |
a spelling of "odor" used in Canada and Britain. See "odor" for more information. |
| Odysseus |
the protagonist of The Odyssey, known for his cleverness and persuasive oratory; Ulysses. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. [2 definitions] |