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 Arenivas A surname from Spanish. arenization The formation of sand by weathering of granite or similar coarse-grained rock arenize To form sand by arenization arenized Converted into sand by arenization arenobufagin A cardiotoxic bufanolide steroid secreted by the Argentine toad Bufo arenarum, having similar effects to digitalis. arenocenium Any aromatic derivative of a ferrocene ion or radical arenoid Resembling sand. arenol A phenol. arenonitrile Any nitrile of an arene. arenophile One who collects sand samples as a hobby. arenophilic That grows in sand (or very sandy soil). arenophilous Psammophilous. arenosclerin Any of a group of macrocyclic alkaloids present in sponges of the genus Arenosclera arenose sandy, gritty, full of sand. arenosity The quality or degree of being arenose. arenosol psamment arent Drying out, parching, withering. Arentz A surname. arenulous Containing or resembling sand. Arenz A surname. Arenzville A village in Cass County, Illinois, United States. areocentric Having the planet Mars at the center. areographer An astronomer whose speciality is areography areographic Of or pertaining to areography areographical Synonym of areographic. areographically In terms of areography. areography The scientific study of the planet Mars' geographical features; geography of Mars. areoid The analogue of the geoid for the planet Mars; the Martian geoid. The gravitational and rotational equipotential surface for Mars. The surface that provides the datum line (the equivalent for sea level) for Mars. areola The circular, darkly pigmented area surrounding a nipple; the areola mammae. areolar Of or relating to areolae. areolate Having areolas areolated Synonym of areolate. areolately In an areolate manner. areolation An areola, or a similar form of a space surrounded by something of a different colour. areole Any of the smallest enclosures created by the veins of a leaf. areolet A small space on the wings of insects, circumscribed by the radii. areologic Synonym of areological. areological Of or pertaining to the planet Mars. areologically In areological terms; with relation to the planet Mars. areologist One who studies the planet Mars. areology The scientific observation and study of the planet Mars's geology; geology of Mars. areolomammillary Relating to an areola and a nipple areometer Any device used to measure the specific gravity of liquids or the density of solids. areometric Relating to, or measured by, an areometer. areometrical Synonym of areometric. areometry The study of the measurement of specific gravity of liquids. Areopagan Of or relating to the Areopagus. Areopagist Synonym of Areopagite. Areopagite A member of the ancient-Athenian conciliary court of the Areopagus. Areopagitic Of or pertaining to the Areopagus (council of ancient Athens). Areopagitican Of or relating to Areopagitica, a 1644 prose polemic by John Milton opposing licensing and censorship. Areopagitics Collectively, the mystical theological works attributed to Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. Areopagus The supreme judicial and legislative council of ancient Athens. areopagy secret tribunal, conclave areophane A thin crepe fabric. areophysics The geophysics of Mars. Areopoli A town in southwestern Laconia regional unit, Greece. areostationary A geostationary orbit around Mars. areosynchronous Having a rate of revolution that matches the rotation period of Mars, and thus remaining over the same point on that planet's surface. (of the orbit of a satellite) areoversal A linguistic feature that is recurrent in language varieties in a certain geographical area. arepa A type of cornbread originating from the northern Andes and resembling a tortilla. Arequipa A city and district in Arequipa province, Peru, in the south of the country. ares The Greek god of war, usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos. aret To impute (something) as a fault to or upon someone. aretaic Of or pertaining to virtue or excellence. aretaics The ethical theory which excludes all relations between virtue and happiness; the science of virtue; contrasted with eudaemonics. aretalogist One who recites or who authors aretalogies. aretalogy A form of sacred biography in which a deity's attributes are listed, in the form of poem or text, in the first person. Aretas The name of various kings of the Nabataeans arete excellence, goodness; virtue. aretecracy Synonym of aretocracy aretecrat A person who advocates for, supports, or is associated with a system of governance based on virtue, moral excellence, or civic merit. aretecratic Relating to or characteristic of a system of governance based on virtue, moral excellence, or civic merit. aretegenic Conducive to or producing virtue. areteology A system of thinking about ethics that centers on virtues. arethusa A bog orchid, Arethusa bulbosa, sole species of the genus Arethusa, having a magenta flower; the dragon's mouth. Aretinian Of or relating to the solfège sight singing system. aretocracy A form of governance or political organization in which authority or eligibility for public office is based on virtue, moral excellence, or demonstrated civic merit. aretological Relating to aretology aretologically In terms of aretology. aretology The part of moral philosophy that deals with virtue, its nature, and how to attain it. Arey A surname. Arezzo A province of Tuscany, Italy. arf Synonym of woof (“sound of a dog's bark”). Arfak Any of various indigenous Papuan peoples living in the rugged Arfak Mountains of West Papua. arfaptin A protein (or associated domain) that interacts with ARF1 arfendazam A benzodiazepine derivative with sedative and anxiolytic effects. ARFIDer Someone who has avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Arfie A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages. arformoterol A long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist drug (LABA) indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Arfsten A surname. arfvedsonite A rare sodium amphibole mineral. arg An argument; a value passed as a parameter. Argabright A surname. argal thus, therefore argala The greater adjutant, a stork native to Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. argali Ovis ammon, the largest wild sheep, which roams the highlands of Central Asia. Argalong A locality in the Snowy Valleys council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. argaman A particular purple dye or color. argamannu A red-purple dye. argan A tree of species Sideroxylon spinosum (formerly Argania spinosa), of southwestern Morocco, particularly prized for its oil. argand An Argand lamp. argandite A mineral with the chemical formula Mn₇(VO₄)₂(OH)₈. Arganzuela A district in the City of Madrid, Spain. Argao A municipality of Cebu, Philippines. Argar A surname. Argarian Synonym of Argaric. Argaric Of or pertaining to an early Bronze Age culture based in present-day Almería, Spain. argasid Any of various ticks of the family Argasidae. argatroban A particular anticoagulant. Argavand A village in Ararat, Armenia. Argeathae An ancient settlement in Greece. Argel A village in Kotayk, Armenia. argeli A Himalayan shrub, Edgeworthia gardneri. argemone Any member of the genus Argemone of flowering plants, the prickly poppies. argemonine An isoquinoline alkaloid with the molecular formula C₂₁H₂₅NO₄. argent The metal silver. Argenta A town and comune in Ferrara province, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. argentaffin That is stained by silver salts argentaffinoma A carcinoid tumor of the gastrointestinal tract argental Of silver. argentalium An alloy of aluminium and silver. argentamine A solution of silver phosphate in an aqueous solution of ethylene diamine, used as an antiseptic astringent and as a disinfectant. argentan nickel silver argentarium Roman alloy of lead and tin for tinning argentate silvery white argentated Treated with a silver salt argentation The process of coating with silver or a silver compound; silvering. argenteous Silvery. Argenteuil A commune in Val-d'Oise department, Île-de-France, France. argenteus A silver coin, minted in the Roman Empire between 294 and 310, weighing approximately 3 scruples. Argentia A neighbourhood of Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. argentian Containing silver. argentic Of, pertaining to or containing silver. Argentieri A surname from Italian. argentifaction The creation of silver from base metals argentiferous Containing or producing silver. argentilactone The lactone 2-[(Z)-hept-1-enyl]-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one Argentina A country in South America. Official name: Argentine Republic. Capital: Buenos Aires. Argentinan Synonym of Argentine. argentine Containing or resembling silver. Argentinean Of or pertaining to Argentina. Argentineness The quality, characteristic or state of being Argentine. Argentinian A person from Argentina or of Argentine descent. argentinid Any member of the family Argentinidae of herring smelts. argentiniform Any fish of the order Argentiniformes of certain marine smelts. Argentinization The process of Argentinizing. Argentinize To make Argentine; to adapt to the norms of Argentina. Argentino An Argentinian. argentinoid Synonym of argentiniform.