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 chrysanthenol The bicyclic monoterpenoid alcohol 2,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-6-ol chrysanthenone The terpenone 2,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-6-one chrysanthenyl The univalent radical derived from chrysanthenol chrysanthoside A particular steroid glycoside. Chrysaor A son of Poseidon and Medusa and brother of the winged horse Pegasus, often depicted as a young man, who sprang along with Pegasus from the blood of the decapitated Medusa. chrysarobin A bitter yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder. It yields chrysophanic acid, and has been used to treat skin conditions. chrysazin 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone, a stimulant laxative formally derived from anthraquinone. Chryseis A character in the Iliad, daughter of Chryses chryselectrum A gold-coloured form of amber. chryselephantine Made of gold and ivory. chrysene A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, 1,2-benzphenanthrene, containing four fused benzene rings chrysenequinone Any quinone derived from chrysene, but especially 1,4-chrysenequinone or 5,6-chrysenequinone chrysenone A steroid ketone derived from chrysene chrysenylene Any arylene derived from chrysene chryseous Of a golden-yellow color. chrysiasis A pigmentation of the skin following contact with gold salts chrysidid Any wasp of the family Chrysididae. chrysidoid Any member of the superfamily Chrysidoidea. chrysin The flavone 5,7-dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one, isolated from the passionflower (Passiflora caerulea), sometimes used as an aromatase inhibitor supplement by bodybuilders and athletes Chrysippan Of or pertaining to Chrysippus of Soli (Χρύσιππος ὁ Σολεύς, c.279–c.206 BC), Greek Stoic philosopher and writer. Chrysippus A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Chrysippus, an Ancient Greek Stoic philosopher of the Hellenistic period. Chrysler An automobile of this make. (Formerly, often used as an example of a luxury car (mid-20th century).) chrysobactin A siderophore produced by Erwinia chrysanthemi bacteria chrysobalanaceous Of or relating to the Chrysobalanaceae. chrysoberyl A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl₂O₄, used as a gemstone. chrysobull golden bull chrysocarpous Having golden / yellow berries / fruit chrysochalk A gold-copper alloy, similar to Mannheim gold. chrysochlore The golden mole. chrysochlorid Any member of the family Chrysochloridae, the golden moles. chrysochlorous Of a golden yellow / green colour chrysocolla A vitreous silicate mineral that is a minor ore of copper, with the chemical formula (Cu²⁺,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O. chrysocracy Rule by the rich; plutocracy. chrysocystidium A cystidium whose contents contain a distinct refractive yellow body, that becomes more deeply yellow when exposed to ammonia or other alkaline compounds. chrysoeriol The flavone methylluteolin chrysogen A yellow crystalline substance extracted from crude anthracene. chrysogenin Any of a family of yellow pigments related to penicillin chrysogine A yellow pigment, "2-(α-hydroxyethyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone", produced by the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum chrysogorgiid Any soft coral of the family Chrysogorgiidae chrysograph A document written or printed in gold ink. chrysographer One who uses gold lettering in manuscripts. chrysography The use of gold lettering in manuscripts chrysoidine A yellow-orange crystalline dye, C₆H₅N₂.C₆H₃(NH₂)₂. chrysolaminarin A storage polysaccharide typically found in photosynthetic heterokonts. chrysolite Originally, any of various green-coloured gems; later specifically peridot. chrysolitic Of, pertaining to, or formed from chrysolite. chrysology The branch of political economy relating to the production of wealth, generally including precious metals. chrysomelid Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. chrysomelidial Relating to the chrysomelids chrysomeline Any beetle of the subfamily Chrysomelinae chrysomonad Synonym of chrysophyte. chrysopal Synonym of chrysoberyl. chrysopeleiine Any ditrysian moth of the cosmopterigid subfamily Chrysopeleiinae. chrysopetalid Any polychaete worm of the family Chrysopetalidae chrysophaentin Any of a group of antibacterial bisdiarylbutene macrocycles present in the alga Chrysophaeum chrysophane A glucoside extracted from rhubarb as a bitter, yellow, crystalline powder, yielding chrysophanic acid on decomposition. chrysophanic Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling chrysophane. chrysophanol A chemical compound found in rhubarb. chrysophenine The azo dye disodium;5-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-[(E)-2-[4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-sulfonatophenyl]ethenyl]benzenesulfonate chrysophile A person who loves gold. chrysophilia The love of gold. chrysophilist Synonym of chrysophilite. chrysophilite A lover of gold. chrysophobia An aversion to gold; aurophobia. chrysophycean Any golden alga of the class Chrysophyceae chrysophyll The yellow colouring matter in the green chlorophyll pigment of plants. chrysophyte Any golden alga of the class Chrysophyceae chrysopid Any species of the green lacewing family Chrysopidae. chrysopoeia Transmutation into gold. chrysopoeian Pertaining to the making of gold. chrysopoetic Creating gold. chrysoprase A variety of light-green translucent quartz. chrysopsin A yellow opsin chrysorhamnin A yellow organic compound found in unripe buckthorn berries (Rhamnus cathartica). chrysosperm The seed of gold; an alchemical means of creating gold. chrysosporium Any fungus of the genus Chrysosporium. Chrysostom The epithet of John Chrysostom, Dio Chrysostom and several other people, given to them for their eloquence. chrysostomatic Eloquent. chrysostomic golden-tongued (used as an epithet) chrysotannin Any of a group of plant pigments whose oxidation produces the brown tints in autumn foliage. chrysotherapeutic Relating to chrysotherapy. chrysotherapy The therapeutic use of gold (metallic or compounds). chrysotile A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos. chrysotoxine A bibenzyl compound that inhibits apoptosis chrysotype A photograph taken on paper prepared by the use of a sensitive salt of iron and developed by the application of gold chloride. chrysovirus Any member of the virus genus Chrysovirus. chrystal A female given name. chrystall A surname. Chrystia A female given name. Chrystiana A female given name, variant of Christiana. Chrystianna A female given name, variant of Christiana. Chrystie A surname chrystocrene Synonym of rock glacier. Chrzan A surname from Polish. Chrzanowski A surname from Polish. CHSLD A long term care hospital facility chthamalid Any member of the family Chthamalidae, stalkless acorn barnacles in the order Sessilia. chthamaloid Any member of the Chthamaloidea superfamily of barnacles. Chthonia A daughter of Erechtheus and Praxithea. chthonian Pertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth. chthonic Dwelling within the underworld. chthonicity The quality of being chthonic. chthoniid Any pseudoscorpion in the family Chthoniidae. chthonophagia A disease characterized by the impulsive consumption of dirt, observed in some parts of the southern United States as well as the West Indies. chu The sound of a kiss. Chua A surname from Hokkien. Chuahit A town in Dembia, Ethiopia. Chualar A census-designated place in Monterey County, California, United States. Chuang A surname. Chuanhui A district of Zhoukou, Henan, China. Chuanqiandian Relating to the West Hmongic branch of the Miao languages. chuanxiong Szechuan lovage, a plant of the species Ligusticum striatum, formerly Ligustricum chuanxiong Chuanying A district of Jilin, Jilin, China. chub A European chub (Squalius cephalus, syn. Leuciscus cephalus) chuba A long sheepskin coat made of thick wool, worn by Tibetans. chubasco A violent squall with thunder and lightning, encountered during the rainy season along the Pacific coast of Central America and South America. chubb An erection of the penis. chubbed chubby chubber A chubby person. chubbily In a chubby manner. chubbiness the state or quality of being chubby chubbing The deliberate use of discussion and debate to delay legislative proceedings. chubbler A device for smoking marijuana, having design elements of a chillum and a bubbler. chubbo A chubby person or creature. chubbs A fat person. Chubbuck A surname from German. chubby Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft. chubhead Rhomboplites aurorubens (vermillion snapper) Chubi A male given name. chubs Term of address for a fat person. chubster An overweight person. chubsucker Any of various freshwater suckers of the genus Erimyzon, native to North America. Chubut A province in southern Argentina. Chuc A surname from Vietnamese. Chuchito An island of El Salvador. chuchotage The interpretation or translation of speech in a whisper to a single person or small group in proximity to others who aren't listening to the translation. chuchupate A wild plant related to lovage, Ligusticum porteri, which is used in traditional medicine. chuchvara A small dumpling of unleavened dough filled with meat, typical of Uzbek cuisine. chuck Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal. chuckable Suitable for being secured in a chuck. chuckaway Food. chucker One who chucks; a thrower. chuckey Synonym of turducken. chuckhole A pothole. chuckie A diminutive of the male given name Chuck. chuckies The game of jacks or jackstones; chucks. chuckiestone A chuck; a pebble. chucking The holding of an object in a chuck. chuckingly chucklingly; with a chuckle chucklaes A kind of cotton cloth from India.