Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z amarone An Italian full-bodied ruby to garnet red wine, characterized by a pungent, almost bitter taste. It is made in the Valpolicella region from dried-after-picking grapes of the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara varieties. Amaroo A locality in the Cabonne council area, central New South Wales, Australia. amarsipid Any glassfish of the family Amarsipidae Amartya A male given name from Sanskrit. amaru A double-headed serpent in Inca and other Andean mythology. amaryllid Any member of the family Amaryllidaceae; an amaryllidaceous plant. amaryllidaceous Of or relating to the family Amaryllidaceae of herbaceous, perennial and bulbous flowering plants. amaryllideous = amaryllidaceous amaryllis A belladonna lily (Amaryllis belladonna), native to South Africa. Amaseia Synonym of Amasya (in antiquity) Amash A surname. amasi sour milk Amasia The hypothetical future supercontinent resulting from the merger of Eurasia and North America, predicted to form over the north pole in 50–200 million years’ time. amasius A male paramour, typically in extramarital or illicit contexts Amason A surname. amass To collect into a mass or heap. amassable Capable of being amassed. amassed Having been gathered or assembled in a large group. amasser One who amasses. amassment The act of amassing. amastatin A peptide that inhibits aminopeptidases amasthenic Uniting the rays of light into one focus, as a certain kind of lens does. amastia The absence of breast tissue, nipple, and areola. amastigogenesis The production of amastigotes amastigophore Any nematocyst that does not have a tube beyond the hempe amastigote Any cell (or unicellular organism) that does not have any flagella or cilia amastin A transmembrane glycoprotein found in trypanosomatid parasites amastrid Any snail in the family Amastridae. amasumo amateur sumo amasunzu A Rwandan hairstyle in which the hair is fashioned into thick crests. Amasya A province in the Black Sea region, in northern Turkey. Amata A female given name from Latin; always rare in English. amate Paper produced from the bark of adult Ficus trees. amated Overwhelmed, confused. Amatembu Synonym of Thembu. Amaterasu The Japanese sun goddess, and most important Shinto deity; she is the daughter of Izanagi and Izanami and the sister of Susanoo, Tsukuyomi, Ōyamatsumi, and Kagutsuchi. amaterialistic Not materialistic. amateur A lover of something. amateurish Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished. amateurishly In an amateurish manner; without expertise or professionalism. amateurishness The quality of being amateurish. amateurism The set of beliefs and practices of or relating to amateurs. amateurization The process of amateurizing. amateurize To make amateur; to open up (a profession, etc.) to amateurs. amateurland The world or sphere of amateurs. amateurly In an amateur manner. amateurship The quality or character of an amateur. amateuse A female amateur. amathophobia Fear of dust. Amati A violin made by a member of the Amati family. amative Pertaining to love; amorous. amatively In an amative manner. amativeness The state or quality of being amative; propensity to love or sexual feelings. Amato A surname from Italian. amatol A high explosive consisting of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and trinitrotoluene. amatong A type of fish trap made by piling rocks underwater. amatonormative Privileging or valuing romantic relationships as fundamental or natural. amatonormativity The assumption that all human beings pursue love or romance, especially by means of a monogamous long-term relationship. amatorculist An insignificant lover. amatorial Referring to love and romance, amatory. amatorially In an amatory manner, romantically. amatorian amatory amatorily In an amatory way. amatorious amatory amatory Of or relating to love, especially sexual love. amatoxin Any of a class of toxic peptides produced by several mushrooms of the genus Amanita and others. amatrice A female amateur. amatriciana A traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, pecorino, and tomato. Amatsumara the Japanese god of the forge, metalcraft, and blacksmithing. Amatullah A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Abdullah. amatungula Carissa macrocarpa, a shrub native to Southern Africa. amatuximab A chimeric monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancer. Amatuzio A surname from Italian. amaui An extinct species of Hawaiian thrush, formerly having the taxon Phaeornis palmeri but now classified as Myadestes oahuensis. amaumau The fern Sadleria cyatheoides, endemic to Hawaii. amaurobiid Any spider in the family Amaurobiidae. amaurobioid Any spider of the superfamily Amaurobioidea. amaurophilia A sexual attraction to darkness or being in the dark, or a partner being blind either through disability or physical restraints. amaurosis Any form of blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the eye; often the result of disease of the optic nerve. amaurotic Pertaining to or suffering from amaurosis. amauti An Inuit parka designed to carry a small child. amavadin A complex anion, containing vanadium, found in some species of Amanita mushrooms Amavasya A new moon in the Hindu calendar. Amawaka An ethnic group of the Amazon. Amawalk A hamlet in the town of Somers, Westchester County, New York, United States. amaxophobia Fear of being in or riding in a vehicle. amaxophobic Having amaxophobia (fear of riding in a vehicle). Amaxosa The Xhosa people. Amaxosas The Xhosa people. amay to dismay; confound; be dismayed Amaya A female given name from Spanish borrowed from Spanish in the 1990s. Amayah A female given name. amazake A traditional sweet nutritious low-alcohol drink from Japan, made from fermented rice. amaze To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise. amazeballs Amazing. amazed Astonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by). amazedly In an amazed manner. amazedness The state or quality of being amazed. amazeful Full of amazement; astonished. amazement The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; a feeling of intense astonishment or awe, as from witnessing something incredible and impressive. amazia The absence of one or both of the mammary glands, with the nipple and areola present. Amaziah A male given name from Hebrew. Amazigh A member of a particular ethnic group indigenous to northwest Africa. Amazighism Berber cultural nationalism Amazighist An Amazigh nationalist; a proponent of Amazighism. Amazighity The condition of being Amazigh or Berber Amazighization The process of Amazighizing Amazighize To make or become Amazigh. Amazighologist A researcher who studies the Amazigh languages or cultures. Amazighology The academic study of the Amazigh language or people. Amazighophone Speaking the Amazigh language amazing Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising. amazingish Somewhat amazing. amazingly In an amazing manner; in a way that causes amazement; wonderfully. amazingness The state or quality, of being amazing. amazique An African tree of the genus Guibourtia amazon A member of a mythical race of female warriors inhabiting the Black Sea area. Amazonal Amazonian, resembling an Amazon. Amazonas A state of the North Region, Brazil. Capital: Manaus. amazone A woman's riding habit. Amazonense A native or inhabitant of Amazonas. amazoness An Amazon. Amazonia The legendary land of the warrior-women Amazons. amazonian Of or relating to the Amazons; aggressive and warlike. Amazonianist One who studies Amazonian regions and cultures. Amazonification The process of becoming similar to the online retailer Amazon. Amazonism Domination of society by women; an extreme matriarchal system. Amazonist An anthropologist who specialises in studying the peoples of the Amazon. amazonite A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris green to a bluish green. amazonitic Containing or relating to amazonite. Amazonomachia A battle with Amazons (“mythical female warriors thought to inhabit the Black Sea region”); also (art), an artistic representation of such a scene. Amazonomachy Synonym of Amazonomachia (“a battle with Amazons (“mythical female warriors thought to inhabit the Black Sea region”); also (art), an artistic representation of such a scene”). amazonstone A bluish-green variety of microcline feldspar used as a gemstone. The best known occurrences are at Crystal Peak and Pike's Peak in Colorado. amb The outline of a spore or pollen grain, as seen in a polar view. amba A characteristic landform in Ethiopia: a steep-sided, flat-topped mountain, often the site of a settlement. Ambae An island of Vanuatu. ambage Evasive or ambiguous language; circumlocution. ambages Indirect or roundabout ways of talking; circumlocution. ambagiosity The quality of being ambagious. ambagious Roundabout, circuitous, vague. ambagiously In an ambagious manner. ambagiousness The state or quality of being ambagious. ambagitory periphrastic or circumlocutory Ambago A barangay of Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Ambai An island in Cenderawasih Bay. Ambakich A language of Papua New Guinea. ambal A type of curry made from pumpkin with tamarind Ambala A city and district of the state of Haryana, India. ambalama A simple structure built to provide shelter to travellers in Sri Lanka. Ambalavasi A group of castes among Hindus in Kerala, India.