condylomaA wartlike growth on the skin or a mucous membrane, caused by certain types of HPV viruses, usually occurring in the genital area.
agaricAny of various fungi, principally of the order Agaricales, having fruiting bodies consisting of umbrella-like caps, on stalks, with numerous gills beneath.
nivalAbounding with snow; snowy; snow-covered (now especially in reference to plant habitats).
TriangulumAn autumn constellation of the northern sky whose brightest three stars form a small triangle. It lies near Perseus, between Aries and Andromeda.
triquetraA shape formed of three vesicae piscium, sometimes with an additional circle, a symbol of things and persons that are threefold (including the Christian Trinity), and a symbol of protection in Wicca.
dactylA metrical foot of three syllables of the shape | – ⏖ |
LacertaAn inconspicuous autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lizard. It lies between the constellations of Cygnus and Andromeda.
quincunxAn arrangement of five units with four forming the corners of a square and the fifth at the centre of the square, a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
priapusAn image of the god Priapus, often used as a scarecrow in ancient gardens.
CosmasA male given name from Ancient Greek of mostly historical use.
viviparousBeing born alive, as are most mammals, some reptiles, and a few fish (as opposed to being laid as an egg and subsequently hatching, as do all birds and many other species).
JustitiaThe goddess and personification of justice; one of the Horae, she is a daughter of Jupiter and Themis, and her sisters are Pax (Peace) and Disciplina / Eunomia (Order of Law); her Greek counterpart is Dike.
AnaximanderA pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived in Miletus; pupil of Thales and teacher of Anaximenes.
nervineHaving the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.
PortusA large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome, situated on the north bank of the mouth of the River Tiber, established and enlarged (respectively) by the Emperors Claudius (10 BC–AD 54) and Trajan (AD 53–117), and connected to the Pons Aemilius of Rome by the Via Portuensis.
AchaeanAn inhabitant or resident of Achaea, especially a member of an ancient Hellenic tribe that inhabited the region of Achaea.
myrmidonA soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).
sectioA section or cutting; a subdivision or segment.
HeracliusA transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios), Heraclius, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings.
BithyniaA geographic region, ancient kingdom, and historical province of the Roman Empire in the northwest of Asia Minor in modern Turkey.
scutumAn oblong shield made of boards or wickerwork covered with leather, with sometimes an iron rim; carried chiefly by the heavily armed infantry of the Roman army.
encomiumWarm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
elephantiasisA complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.
FlavianOf or relating to the Flavian dynasty (reigned 69–96 AD).