quettagramAn SI unit of mass equal to 10³⁰ grams. Symbol: Qg
quettametreAn SI unit of length equal to 10³⁰ metres. Symbol: Qm
quettaparsecAn astronomical unit of distance equal to 10³⁰ parsecs.
quettasecondAn SI unit of time equal to 10³⁰ seconds. Symbol: Qs. (= sextillions of years, a hypothetical time span that is meaningless except in speculative contexts such as theoretical physics, philosophy, religion, and humorous hyperbole)
quetzalAny trogon of the genus Pharomacrus, especially a resplendent quetzal (Pharomacrus mocinno), which has very long tail feathers and is found in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
QuetzalcoatlThe Aztec name for the Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerica, one of the main gods of many Mexican and northern Central American civilizations.
quetzalcoatliteA blue mineral containing zinc, tellurium, and copper.
quetzalcoatlusA large toothless pterosaur of the genus Quetzalcoatlus.
QuetzaltenangoA city and municipality, the capital of Quetzaltenango department, Guatemala.
queueA line of people, vehicles or other objects, usually one to be dealt with in sequence (i.e., the one at the front end is dealt with first, the one behind is dealt with next, and so on), and which newcomers join at the opposite end (the back).
quicklimeCalcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.
quickloadTo load a previous save with a rapid keystroke, especially if this can be done while already actively playing.
quicklyRapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition.
QuicklyismA malapropism uttered by Mistress Quickly, a character in several plays by William Shakespeare.
quickmireA quagmire into which things easily sink, like into quicksand.
quickmudMud or silt that becomes heavily saturated with water, causing it to behave like a liquid; similar to quicksand, it often appears solid when undisturbed but liquefies under weight, causing anything stepping on it to sink.
quicknessrapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity
quickplayA style of play in which each player has a fixed amount of time available to make all moves.
quicksandWet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
quicksandlikeResembling or characteristic of quicksand.
quidditchA fictional ball game played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and six elevated ring-shaped goals.
quidditismA philosophical viewpoint which posits that the laws of nature do not supervene on quiddity.