English Words: B
31,241 words · Page 5 of 625
A principle that states that the diffraction pattern from an opaque body is identical to that from a hole of the same size and shape except for the overall forward beam intensity.
A mineral occurring in triclinic crystals approaching pyroxene in angle, and of a greenish black color. It is a silicate of iron, manganese, and lime.
An abnormal plantar reflex in which the hallux moves upwards, indicative of motor neuron damage.
An alternating brainstem syndrome occurring when there is damage to the dorsolateral or posterior lateral medulla oblongata, likely syphilitic in origin.
Any mammal in the genus Babyrousa in the pig family Suidae, in which the upper tusk grows upward.
A Central and Eastern European coffee cake flavored with orange rind, rum, almonds, and raisins; or with some single flavoring, e.g. chocolate, lemon, etc.
The rind of the fruit of several East Indian species of acacia, especially Vachellia nilotica, formerly Acacia arabica; neb-neb. It contains gallic acid and tannin, and is used for dyeing drab.
An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.
A systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.
Caning the backside profusely, an abusive initiation ritual to which trainee soldiers are subjected.
A supporter or follower of François-Noël Babeuf or his ideas, including universal equal income and the abolition of private property.
A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man.
A variety of Indian English characterized by excessive formality, politeness, ornamentation, and an indirect manner of communication.
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The English alphabetical index for the letter B contains 31,241 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 625 pages, and you are currently viewing page 5. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.
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