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 gneissitic Exhibiting characteristics of or containing gneiss. gneissoid Having a structure similar to that of gneiss, or intermediate between that of gneiss and mica or granite gneissose Having properties similar to gneiss. gneissosity The quality of being gneissose. gneissy Resembling or containing gneiss. gnemonol Any of a group of stilbene oligomers found in the root of Gnetum gnemon. gnemonoside A stilbene glucoside found in Gnetum gnemon. gnepine Any plant related to the Gnetales and the Pinaceae Gnesta A town and municipality of Södermanland County, Sweden. gnetaceous Belonging to the family Gnetaceae. gnetal Any species of the order Gnetales of relict gymnosperms. gnetalean Relating to gymnosperms of the order Gnetales. gnetifer Any plant related to the Gnetales and the conifers. gnetin A stilbenoid found in the root of Gnetum gnemon. gnetophyte Any of the plant division Gnetophyta, consisting of woody plants that differ from other gymnosperms in having vessel elements (which transport water within the plant) as found in flowering plants. gnetumontanin A stilbenolignan found in Gnetum cleistostachyum and Gnetum montanum. gnib smart, eager gnidimacrin A daphnane diterpene that may have some anticancer activity Gniew A town in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Gniezno A city in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Gnin A village in Poland. gnip To nip, bite; to champ at the bit gnisrap The cognitive process of creating a mental model of a computer program by reading the code. gnit A gnat. Gnjilane A city and district of Kosovo gnocchetti Small Italian dumplings. gnocchi Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina. Gnodde A surname. gnoff A churl; a curmudgeon; boor; lout. gnoll A usually evil and hyena-like humanoid creature found in various forms in fantasy literature and video games. gnome An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth. gnomed Inhabited by gnomes. gnomedom The world or realm of gnomes. gnomefish A marine food fish found in the western Indo-Pacific region from Japan to South Africa, Scombrops boops. gnomekind All gnomes, considered as a group. gnomelike Resembling a gnome. gnomery A place set aside for the display of garden gnomes. gnomesayin Do you know what I'm saying? gnomess A female gnome. Gnometown Nickname for Dawson: a small city in Lac qui Parle, Minnesota, United States. gnomette A female gnome. gnomic Of, or relating to gnomes (sententious sayings). gnomical gnomic gnomically In a gnomic manner. gnomicide The destroying of a gnome. gnomide A female gnome gnomish Resembling a gnome; gnomelike. gnomishly In a gnomish way. gnomishness The state or condition of being gnomish. gnomism A gnomic utterance. gnomist A gnomic writer gnomium A non-existent chemical element whose existence was postulated in the late 19th century. gnomograph Synonym of gnomist. gnomological Relating to, of the nature of, or resembling, a gnomology. gnomologist The writer of a gnomology. gnomology A collection of, or a treatise on, maxims, grave sentences, or reflections. gnomometry The use of gnomes (maxims) gnomon An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial. gnomoniaceous Of or relating to the family Gnomoniaceae of fungi. gnomonic Showing all great circles as straight lines, and thus preserving the shortest distances between any two locations. gnomonically According to the principles of, or using, the gnomonic projection. gnomonics The science, art and craft of designing and constructing sundials. gnomonist One skilled in gnomonics; a person who makes sundials. gnomonological Relating to a gnomonology. gnomonology A treatise on gnomonics. gnomophobia A fear or dislike of garden gnomes. Gnosall A village and civil parish in Stafford borough, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ8321). gnosanopsia Visual awareness without perception (typically, only being able to see something properly when it moves). gnoscopine An alkaloid found in certain species of poppy. gnoseological Of or pertaining to gnoseology, the study of knowledge. gnoseologist One who studies gnoseology. gnoseology The philosophical study of knowledge. gnosiologically In terms of gnosiology. gnosis An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics. gnossienne Any of several compositions having a dance-like quality gnostic Of, or relating to, intellectual or spiritual knowledge gnostical Synonym of gnostic. gnostically In a gnostic way. gnosticism A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world. gnosticity The quality of being Gnostic. gnosticize To make Gnostic. gnosticizer Someone who gnosticizes. gnostology Synonym of gnosiology. gnotobiological Relating to gnotobiology. gnotobiologist One who studies gnotobiology. gnotobiology The study of animals in a microbe-free environment. gnotobiont Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna. gnotobiota The specified and completely known microfauna and microflora of a gnotobiont. gnotobiotic Pertaining to gnotobiotics. gnotobiotically In terms of, or by means of, gnotobiotics. gnotobiotics The science involved with maintaining a microbiologically controlled environment. Gnotuk A locality in the Shire of Corangamite, south western Victoria, Australia gnow Synonym of mallee fowl. gnu A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns. gnudi A kind of pasta similar to gnocchi, but made with ricotta instead of potatoes. Gnuse A surname Gnusmas Samsung. GNUtard A passionate advocate of GNU software and the GNU philosophy. GNV 1599 Geneva Bible go To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things such as people or cars, or intangible things such as moods or information.) goa A form of trance music that originated during the late 1980s in Goa, India, typically with droning basslines and progressive beat changes. goad A long, pointed stick used to prod animals. Goadby A village and civil parish (without a council) in Harborough district, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SP2598). goader One who goads. goading The act by which somebody is goaded. goadingly So as to goad or incite. goadlike Resembling or characteristic of a goad. goadman A person employed to goad an animal to keep it working, for example during ploughing. goadsporin A peptidic molecule consisting of 19 amino acids, obtained from Streptomyces and having antimicrobial activity. goadster One who drives an animal by means of a goad. goaf A rick or stack (of hay, etc.) when laid up inside a barn (e.g., as winter fodder). goafing waste material in a mine typically used as a filler Goajiro Synonym of Wayuu (“Amerindian ethnic group”). goal A result that one is attempting to achieve. goalball A ball game, designed for the blind, in which teams of three players attempt to throw a ball with bells embedded in it into the opposing goal. goalballer A goalball player. goalbound Likely to enter the goal, but for the intervention of defenders and the goalkeeper. goalbox The compartment of a maze etc. that the animal subject is intended to reach in a psychology experiment. goaler A goalkeeper in ice hockey. goalfest A game, or part of a game, during which many goals are scored. goalframe The structure of the goal, generally consisting of two goalposts and a crossbar. goalhanger A player who stays near the opposing team's goal in the hope of easily scoring. goalie A goalkeeper or goaltender. goalieing goalkeeping goalish Of, pertaining to, or similar to a goal or goals. goalkeep A goalkeeper or goaltender. goalkeeper A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. goalkeeping The art of a goalkeeper. goalkicker One who kicks goals. goalkicking The goalkicker's task of kicking for penalties and conversions. goalless Devoid of goals; ambitionless. goallessly In a goalless manner. goallessness The state or quality of having no goal, aimlessness. goalminder a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. goalmouth The area in front of the goal. goalodicy The obsessive pursuit of goals to the point of self-destruction. Goalpara A district of Assam, India. goalpost One of the two vertical side poles of a goal. goalposts a 7-10 split goals Extremely admirable; worthy of being set as a goal and emulated. goalscorer A person who scores a goal, or scores goals. goalscoring The scoring of goals. goalside On the side nearest to the goal. goalsneak An Australian rules football player, usually a forward, who manages to kick many goals in a game. goalsquare One of the squares, measuring 9 by 6.4 metres, marked at either end of the ground in front of the goalpost, and from which the ball is kicked after a behind. goaltend To engage in goaltending, interference with the ball on its downward path to the basket goaltender a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. goaltending A violation which occurs when a player interferes with the movement of the ball that is on its downward path toward the basket or on or within the rim of the basket, or after the ball touched the backboard. goalward Toward a goal; toward the goal. goam To see, to recognize, to take notice of.