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Acroteria

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acroterionnounAlternative form of acroterium. [(architecture) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment, or upon the gables in Gothic architecture.]
acrocomianouncentral and south american feather palms
acrolectnoun(sociolinguistics) The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
acropetalnoun(botany) That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence.
acrocentric(genetics) (of a chromosome) Having the centromere very near to one end, and thus having a long arm, and a very short arm.
acrocephalyThe condition of suffering from a pointed skull.
acranianoun(physiology) Partial or total absence of the skull.
acrasianoun(archaic, rare) Lack of self-control; excess, intemperance; also, irregular or unruly behaviour.
aculeatanouna subclade of Hymenoptera containing ants, bees, and stinging wasps.
acrocephalusnouna genus of sylviidae
aciculanounOne of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants; also, a needlelike crystal.
anacrusisnoun(music) An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase.
acrobaticOf or pertaining to an acrobat.
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acontianoun(zoology) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated.
acragasnouna town in italy in southwestern sicily near the coast; the site of six greek temples
acroporanouna genus of small polyp stony coral in the phylum Cnidaria.
acritarchnoun(paleontology, palynology) Any small, non-acid-soluble (i.e. non-carbonate, non-siliceous) organic fossil that cannot be classified.
acheronnoun(Greek mythology) A river in the infernal regions; also, the infernal regions themselves. By some of the English poets, it was supposed to be a flaming lake or gulf.

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