A prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often shortened to ant-; as, antacid, antarctic.
n. pl.
The two projecting feathered angles of the forehead of some birds; the frontal points.
n.
A body formed from albumin by pancreatic and gastric digestion. It is convertible into antipeptone.
a.
Opposed to the Americans, their aims, or interests, or to the genius of American institutions.
a. & n.
Same as Antaphrodisiac.
a. & n.
Same as Antapoplectic.
n.
A Virulent poison prepared in Java from the gum resin of one species of the upas tree (Antiaris toxicaria).
n.
A poisonous principle obtained from antiar.
a. & n.
Same as Antasthmatic.
n.
Anything to prevent the effects of friction, esp. a compound lubricant for machinery, etc., often consisting of plumbago, with some greasy material; antifriction grease.
n.
A foot of three syllables, the first two long, and the last short (#).
a.
Counteractive of bilious complaints; tending to relieve biliousness.
a.
Of or pertaining to the antibrachium, or forearm.
n.
That part of the fore limb between the brachium and the carpus; the forearm.
n.
An agent that destroys offensive smells; a deodorizer.
n.
One who seceded from the Burghers (1747), deeming it improper to take the Burgess oath.
a.
Odd; fantastic; fanciful; grotesque; ludicrous.