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oakum old ropes untwisted for
caulking the seams of ships
oakus wallet; pocket billfold
oast kiln to dry hops or malt
obacerate to shut someone's mouth;
contradict
obaceration the act of shutting
someone's mouth
obambulate to walk about; wander
aimlessly
obdormition numbness caused by pressure
on a nerve, as when your foot is ‘asleep’
obduracy stubbornness; persistence
obdurate hardened against good or
moral influence; stubbornly impenitent
obedible docile; capable of
obedience
obedientiary someone subject to
obedience
obeism practice of West African
magic
obeliscolychny lighthouse
obelize to condemn as spurious,
doubtful, or corrupt
obelus 1. a mark (- or ÷) used in
ancient manuscripts to indicate spurious or doubtful passages; also, the
division sign
obelus 2. the dagger sign (†) used
as a reference mark or to indicate that a person listed is deceased
obeophone mechanical keyboard
instrument used to imitate other instruments
obequitate to ride about
obesophobia the fear of gaining weight
obflisticate humorous alteration of
obfuscate, perh. after flustrate
obfuscate to cast into darkenss,
obscure, to confuse, bewilder
obganiate to irritate someone by
constantly repeating oneself
obi broad sash worn with a
kimono
obit religious office for a dead
person
obitual of, like or pertaining to
obituaries
objectivism doctrine that all reality
is objective
objicient objector
objuration the act of binding by oath;
a solemn charge
objurgate to castigate
objurgate to chide; to scold; to
rebuke
objurgation a harsh rebuke
objurgatory expressing (a harsh or
violent) rebuke
objurgatrix a scolding, sharp-tongued,
shrewish woman, a Xanthippe; a common scold
oblast a political subdivision of
a republic in the [former] USSR
oblate 1. flattened at opposite
sides or poles
oblate 2. layman living in a
religious community under modified rule
oblation act of offering; a
sacrifice; anything offered in worship
oblectation pleasure; satisfaction;
recreation; delight
obligurate to feast, to spend (time)
feasting
obliquation obliqueness
oblivescence forgetfulness; forgetting
oblivionize to consign to oblivion
obliviscence forgetfulness
oblocutor one who denies or disputes
Oblomovian characterized by sloth or
lassitude
Oblomovism sluggish inertia
obloquy abusive language; ill
repute; censure; slander; disgrace
obluctation the action of striving or
struggling against something
obmutescence the act of becoming or
keeping silent or mute
obmutescent preferring to have silence
or to avoid noise; speechless
obnixely earnestly; strenuously
obnubilate to becloud; to obscure; to
darken
obolary extremely poor
obreption seeking to obtain a gift by
false premises
obreptitious done or obtained by
trickery, or by concealing the truth
obrogate to alter the law by passing
a new law
obrotund round but flattened on top
and bottom
obscurantism opposition to the spread of
knowledge; deliberate vagueness or abstruseness
obscurantist a person who opposes reform
and enlightenment
obsecrate to beseech, implore,
supplicate or beg
obsequent flowing in opposite
direction to original slope of land
obsequies funeral
obsequious servilely ingratiating;
fawning
obsidional of, like or pertaining to a
siege
obsign to seal or confirm
obsolagnium waning sexual desire due to
age
obstetrics study of midwifery
obstipation a severe and obstinate
constipation
obstreperous noisy; unruly
obstriction obligation
obstringe to constrain, to put under
obligation
obstruent causing obstruction; esp of
a body passage
obstupefactive obstructing the mental
powers; stupifying
obtend to put forward or allege
obtenebrate to cast a shadow over
obtest to call to witness; to
adjure; to protest; to beseech
obtortion a twisting, distortion,
wresting, perversion
obtractuous slanderous, calumnious
obtrect to disparage; slander
obtrectation slander; detraction;
calumny
obtruncate to cut or lop off the head
of
obtund to lessen the violence of;
to dull
obtundent dulling
obturate to stop up; to seal up
obturation an obstruction
obumbrate to overshadow
obvallate to surround with a wall;
seal up
obvaricate to obstruct (a person or a
person's progress)
obvelation a veiling over, a hiding or
concealing
obvention any incidental occurrence
or advantage
obvert to turn; to alter
obvolute overlap, convolute
obvolute overlapping; twisted
obvolvent enwrapping; curved downward
or inward
ocarina egg-shaped flute-like wind
instrument
occamy alloy imitating gold or
silver
occipital of, like or pertaining to
the back of the head
occlusion closing of an opening,
passage or cavity
occultation concealing of one heavenly
body by another
ocellated eyelike and ringed; having
an eyelike spot or spots
ocellus small eye or eye-like
coloured spot
oche the line behind which a
darts player must stand; the throwing-line
ochlesis sickness resulting from
overcrowded living conditions
ochlochracy a government formed by the
mob
ochlocracy government by the mob
ochlophobia the fear of crowds or mobs
ochone used as an expression of
regret or grief
ochophobia the fear of riding in
automobiles
ochre yellowish or yellow-brown
colour
ochroleucous yellowish white
ocker a rough, uncultivated, or
aggressively boorish Australian man
ocracy government
ocreate wearing boots or leggings
octactinal having eight rays or points
octad set of eight things
octamerous having parts in eights
octan recurring every eight days
octapla multi-lingual book in eight
texts
octarchy government by eight people
octarine the colour of magic
octarius pint
octastich poem of eight lines
octingentenary eight hundredth anniversary
of an event
octiron a fictional metal that is
unaffected by anything except magic
octonary of, like or pertaining to
or consisting of eight things; grouped in eights
octonocular having eight eyes
octothorpe the symbol # on a telephone
or keyboard (hash mark, pound sign, number sign)
octroi trading privilege, monopoly
or concession granted to a town
oculate having eyes
oculiform shaped like an eye
oculoplania letting one's eyes wander
while assessing someone's charms
oculus round window, especially
over main door in church
od mild oath
odalisque a female slave; a concubine
in a harem
odalisque female slave in a harem
odditorium place for displaying
oddities
odeum a usually small theatre or
concert hall
odible worthy of hatred
odium hatred; offensiveness;
blame
odobene walrus-like
odograph odometer; instrument for
measuring distance travelled
odology science of the hypothetical
mystical force of od
odontalgia toothache
odonterism chattering of the teeth
odontist dentist
odontogeny origin and development of
teeth
odontograph instrument for obtaining
curves for gear-teeth
odontoid tooth-like
odontology study of teeth
odontoloxia irregularity of the teeth
odontomancy fortunetelling using teeth
odontophobia the fear of teeth
odophone scale of odours
odoriferous emitting a usually pleasant
smell
odorimetry measurement of strength and
persistence of odours
odorivector substance producing an
odour
odynophobia the fear of pain
oecist founder of a colony
oecodomic of, like or pertaining to
architecture
oeillade a glance of the eye; esp.
ogle
oenology study of wines
oenomancy fortunetelling by studying
appearance of wine
oenomania obsession or craze for wine
oenometer instrument for measuring
alcoholic strength of wine
oenophile one who is fond of or loves
wine
oenophlygia the state of being drunk
oenophobia the fear or hatred of wine
oenopoetic of, like or pertaining to
wine-making
oersted unit of magnetic field
strength
oestrogenic producing female sex
hormones
officialism excessive devotion to
routine or position
officinal belonging to or used in a
shop
officious volunteering one's services
too eagerly
offscum that which is skimmed off;
scum, dross, refuse; fig., that which is rejected as vile or worthless
ogdoad set of eight
ogee s-shaped
ogerhunch any frightful or loathsome
creature, especially a bat
oggannition snarling or growling
ogive graph representing
cumulative frequency
ogrous having the appearance or
characteristics of an ogre; ogreish
ogry resembling, or pertaining
to, an ogre
ogygian ancient, primeval; of
obscure antiquity
ohmmeter instrument for measuring
electrical resistance
oicotype a local or regional form of
a migratory folktale
oikology science of housekeeping;
home economics
oikomania mental disorder caused by
an abusive home
oikonisus desire to start a family
oikophobia the fear of one's home
oinomancy fortunetelling using wine
oinophobia the fear of wine
okhrana in Imperial Russia a
secret police department set up in 1881
olamic everlasting, eternal;
belonging to a vast period or eon
oleaginous resembling or having the
properties of oil; unctuous; oily, greasy
olecranon funny bone, bont tip of the
elbow
oleic of, like or pertaining to
or derived from oil
oleiferous producing oil
olent having a smell; fragrant
oleograph print in oil-colours to
imitate an oil painting
oleometer instrument for measuring
amount of oil in a substance
oleraceous of the nature of a
pot-herb; for kitchen use; edible
olericulture growing of herbs and
vegetables
olfactible able to be smelled
olfactology study of the sense of smell
olfactometer instrument measuring
intensity of odour of a substance
olfactphobia the fear of odors
olid rank-smelling
oligarchy government by the few
oligochrome work of art using few
colours
oligodynamic of, like or pertaining to
the effect of small quantities
oligogenics birth control
oligomania obsession with a few
thoughts or ideas
oligophagous eating only a few specific
kinds of food
oligophrenia feeble-mindedness
oligophrenic being mentally deficient or
having a small brain
oligopolist one who supports limited
competition
oligopoly few sellers, many buyers; a
sellers' market
oligopsony market situation of few
buyers of a service
oligosyllable aword of fewer than four
syllables
oligotokous referring to a creature
that lays four or less eggs
olio miscellany; potpourri
olitory of, like or pertaining to
kitchen vegetables
olivaceous olive-coloured
olivary olive-shaped
olivaster having an olive complexion
olivet artificial pearl
olivetta container used to hold
olives
oliviform shaped like an olive
ollamh learned man in ancient
Ireland
Ollendorffian in the stilted language of
foreign phrase-books
ology an informal term for some
unidentified branch of learning
ololygmancy fortune-telling by the
howling of dogs
omadhaun fool, idiot, simpleton
omasum the third of the four
stomachs of a ruminant (see reticulem)
ombibulou referring to someone who
drinks anything
ombibulus someone who drinks
everything
ombré shadowy; shaded; dusky
ombrifuge a shelter from rain
ombrology study of rain
ombrometer rain-gauge
ombrophilous tolerant of large amounts
of rainfall
ombrophobia the fear of rain
ombrosalgia aches and pains felt when
it rains
omegoid shaped like a horseshoe or
omega
omerta refusal to give evidence by
those concerned with Mafia activities; code of silence
ominate to prognosticate; to
prophesy from signs and omens; to utter prophecies or forebodings; to
serve as a prophecy
ommateum compound eye
ommatophobia the fear of eyes
omneity that which is essentially
all; that which comprehends all; allness
omniana about all sorts of things;
bits and pieces of various information
omnicompetent legally competent in all
matters
omnierudite one who is educated in all
subjects, or who possesses universal knowledge
omnifarious of all kinds
omniferous bearing everything
omnify to make large or universal
omnigatherum miscellaneous assemblage or
collection
omnigenous composed of or containing
all kinds
omnilegent reading or having read
everything; having encyclopedic curiosity and knowledge
omniloquent one who can talk about any
and all subjects
omninescience ignorance of everything,
universal ignorance
omniparity general equality
omniscian a person who knows, or
professes to know, everything
omnism belief in all religions
omnist one that believes in all
faiths or creeds
omnisufficiency the quality of being
'all-sufficient'
omophagist a person who eats raw flesh
omophagy eating of raw flesh as a
ritual observance
omoplatoscopy fortunetelling by observing
cracks in burning scapulae (shoulder blade)
omphacine pertaining to fruit which
is not ripe
omphalism centralization in
government
omphaloid navel-like
omphalomancy fortunetelling from the
knots in a baby’s umbilical cord
omphalophobia fear of belly buttons
omphalopsychite one who meditates by gazing
at the navel
omphalos the navel; a boss; a centre
omphaloskepsis the contemplation of one's
own navel to induce a mental trance
onager military engine for
throwing great stones
onamatophobia the fear of names
onanism masturbation;
self-gratification
oncogenesis producing cancerous tumours
oncology study of tumours
oncometer instrument measuring change
in size of internal organs
oncosimeter instrument measuring
variations in density of molten metal
oncostman mine worker paid by the day
ondograph instrument measuring change
in wave formations of electricity
ondoyant wavy
oneiric of or relating to dreams;
dreamy
oneirocrite a person who interprets
dreams
oneirocritic one who interprets dreams
oneirocritical specializing in the
interpretation of dreams
oneirocriticism dream interpretation
oneirodynia nightmare
oneirology study of dreams
oneiromancy fortunetelling by dreams
oneirophobia the fear of dreams
oneirataxia the inability to
differentiate between dreams and reality
one-step ballroom dance marked by
quick walking steps
onimancy fortunetelling using
fingernails
oniochalasia buying as a means of mental
relaxation
oniomania an uncontrollable urge to
buy things
oniscoid like a woodlouse
onocrotal old term for the pelican
onolatry worship of the donkey or
ass; also by extension, excessive admiration for or devotion to
foolishness
onomamania mania for names
onomancy fortunetelling using a
donkey or ass
onomasiologic relating to the gathering
or comparison of lists of words that designate similar or associated
concepts
onomasiology study of nomenclature
onomastic relating to, or consisting
of a name or names; relating to onomastics
onomasticon a vocabulary or lexicon of
proper names or place names
onomastics the science or study of the
origins and forms of proper names of persons or places
onomatomania uncontrollable obsession
with words or names or their meanings or sounds; esp. a mania for
repeating certain words or sounds
onomatope an onomatopoeic word
onomatopeed used onomatopoeia
onomatophobia the fear of hearing a
certain word
onomatopoeia the naming of a thing or
action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it
onomatous bearing the author's name
ontal of, like or pertaining to
reality or existence
ontocyclic returning to an infantile
state or character in old age
ontogenesis origin and development of a
single individual organism
ontogeny he development or course of
development of an individual organism
ontography description of reality,
essence or being
ontological based upon being or
existence
ontology science of pure being; the
nature of things
ontosophy knowledge of being or
existence
onychocryptosis ingrowing toenail
onychoid like a fingernail
onychomancy fortunetelling by the
fingernails
onychophagia habitual biting of the
nails, esp. as a symptom of emotional disturbance
onychophagist nail-biter
onychophagy the habit of biting one's
fingernails
onychophorous bearing nails or claws
onychotillomania compulsive picking at the
fingernails
onymancy fortunetelling by the
fingernails
onymatic of, like or pertaining to
names
onymous bearing a name; not
anonymous; eg. an onymous article in a magazine
onymy scientific nomenclature
onyxis ingrown nail
oofy wealthy, rich; hence
oofiness, wealthiness
oogenesis production of eggs or ova
ooglification to substitute an "oo" sound
for another vowel sound to make a regular English word into a slang eg.
Detroit turns into Detroot
ooidal egg-shaped
oojah a "what's its name?", a
thing whose name has been forgotten
oojah-cum-spiff fine, all right (see
previous)
oolly a lump or loop of iron, as
wootz, when taken as a pasty mass from the crucible
oologist a collector of bird's eggs
oology study of eggs
oomancy fortunetelling using eggs
oometer instrument for measuring
eggs
oophoron ovary
oose furry dust that gathers
under beds
ootocous producing eggs; oviparous
opacimeter instrument for measuring
opacity
opacular somewhat opaque
opalescence milky iridescence
opalotype photograph taken on a milky
opal glass plate
opeidoscope instrument for illustrating
sound by means of light
operculum cover or lid; lid-like
organ or covering
operose 1. tedious, wearisome
operose 2. industrious, diligent
ophelimity ability to please sexually;
ability to satisfy
ophiasis baldness in wavy bands
ophic of, like or pertaining to
serpents
ophicleide a keyed brass instrument of
the bugle family with a baritone range that was the structural precursor
of the bass saxophone
ophidian of or like a snake
ophidiarium snake-house
ophidiomancy fortunetelling using snakes
ophidiophobia the fear of snakes
ophiolatry worship of snakes
ophiology study of snakes
ophiomancy fortunetelling by watching
snakes
ophiomormous snakelike
ophiomorphic shaped like a snake
ophiophagous eating snakes
ophiophagy the eating of snakes
ophiophilist a person who loves snakes
ophism snake-worship
ophiuran brittle star
ophthalmometer instrument for measuring
the eye
ophthalmophobia the fear that one is being
stared at
ophthalmoscope instrument for viewing the
interior of the eye
ophryon the space between the
eyebrows on a line with the top of the eye sockets
opificer an artificer; a workman;
one who creates something
opinable capable of being thought
opine to hold or state as an
opinion; to think
opiniaster one who obstinately holds
to an opinion
opiniatry the quality or state of
being opinionated; mental obstinacy or inflexibility
opinicus mythic heraldic winged
beast with lion's body, eagle's head, camel's tail
opinionator one who holds or gives an
opinion
opioic an opium-like substance
produced naturally in the brain; possessing some properties
characteristic of opiate narcotics but not derived from opium
opiomania craving for opium
opisometer an instrument with a
revolving wheel for measuring curved lines, as on a map
opisthenar the back of the hand
opisthograph manuscript or slab
inscribed on both back and front
opisthosomal of, like or pertaining to
posteriors
opodeldoc soapy liniment
oppidan urban
oppignorate to pawn
oppilate to block up; to stop up
oppositive indicating opposition or
location opposite to
opprobrious expressing contemptuous
reproach; scurrilous; bringing disgrace; shameful, infamous
opprobrium something that brings
disgrace; infamy, contempt
oppugn to attack by argument; to
oppose; to call in question
opsablepsia the inability to look
someone in the eye while speaking
opsigamy one who marries late in
life
opsimath one who begins to learns
late in life
opsimathy education late in life
opsimatria the bearing of children
late in a woman's life
opsiometer instrument for testing
vision
opsipatria the fathering of a child by
an elderly man
opsiproligery the ability to still have
children late in life
opsomania abnormal love for one kind
of food
opsomaniac one who has a maniacal love
for certain kinds of food
opsonium anything eaten with bread
as a relish
opsophagy the eating of delicacies
optative mood expressing a desire or
wish
optimate of the nobility or
aristocracy
optogram image fixed on the retina
optology study of sight
optometer instrument for testing
vision
optophobia the fear of opening one's
eyes
optophone device transforming light
into sound
opuscule little work or composition
opusculum a minor work
or heraldic colour gold or
yellow
orad toward the mouth
oragious stormy
oralism instruction of the deaf
through speech rather than sign language
orangery building for growing orange
trees in a cool climate
orant representation of praying
figure (esp. a woman) in early art
orarian coastal; a coast-dweller
orarion deacon's stole in orthodox
church
orarium 1. book of private
devotions
orarium 2. handkerchief; scarf
attached to bishop's staff
oratiuncle short oration
oratory small chapel for private
prayer; lectern for prayer
orbific creating the world
orcast poverty; indigence
orchesis act of dancing or
rhythmical moving of the body
orchesography notation of dance movements
by means of diagrams
orchidaceous exceptionally beautiful;
gaudy; ostentatious
orchidectomy surgical removal of one or
both testes; castration
orchidology study of orchids
orchidomania abnormal obsession with
orchids
orchidometer instrument for measuring
the size of the testicles
ord point of a weapon; a
beginning
ordalian of, like or pertaining to
an ordeal
ordinal book containing religious
rites, especially for ordination
ordinant one who ordains
ordinate in rows or columns
ordo calendar with list of
services for each day of the year
ordonnance proper coordination of
figures in a picture
ordure loathsome dirt or refuse;
something morally degrading
oread mountain nymph
orectic pertaining to the desires
and their satisfaction; hence, impelling to gratification
oredelf the right to dig minerals;
the digging of ore
oremus Roman Catholic liturgical
prayer
orexis the aspect of mental
activity concerned with emotion and desire rather than cognition;
appetite, desire
orey-eyed expressing anger through
the eyes
orf viral infection of sheep
orfèvrerie goldsmith's work
organdie fine translucent cotton
organicism conception of life or
society as an organism
organistrum early musical instrument
resembling the hurdy-gurdy
organity an organized whole
organogenesis origin or development of
living organs
organoleptic dealing with testing
effects of a substance on senses
organon 1. an instrument for
acquiring knowledge; specif. a body of principles of scientific or
philosophic investigation
organon 2. method of investigation;
logical technique or system
organonymy 1. the nomenclature of the
body organs
organonymy 2. the study of the names
of musical instruments
organza transparent thin silk or
nylon
orgulous proud; haughty
orichalc gold-coloured alloy; brass
oriel small room or recess with a
polygonal bay window
oriflamme banner of red silk split
into several points
oriform shaped like a mouth
orignal the original aboriginal
name of the North American moose
orillion semicircular projection on
a bastion to protect flanks
orismologic pertaining to orismology
orismology the science of defining
technical terms
orison prayer
orleans interwoven cotton and
worsted
orlop (deck) the lowest deck of a ship
having 4 or more decks
ormolu something expensive
looking; gold-plated metal
ornature ornamentation, adornment,
decoration; embellishment; ornament
ornithic of, like or pertaining to
birds
ornithocopros the dung of birds; guano
ornithoid bird-like
ornithology study of birds
ornithomancy fortunetelling by observing
flight and cries of birds
ornithon aviary
ornithophilous pollinated by birds
ornithophobia the fear of birds
ornithopter bird-like archaic flying
machine
ornithorhynchus the duckbilled platypus
ornithoscelidaphilia the love of dinosaurs
ornithoscelidaphobia the fear of dinosaurs
ornithoscopy bird watching
orobathymetric of, like or pertaining to
map showing submerged heights and sea depths
orogen mountain pass
orogenesis mountain-building
orogeny the process of mountain
making, esp by folding of the earth's crust
orography description of mountains
oroide alloy used to imitate gold
orology the study of mountains
orotund marked by fullness and
clarity of sound; pompous
orphanotrophism care and support of orphans
orphrey gold or other rich
embroidery on clerical robes
orpiment yellow arsenic compound
used as pigment
orrery an apparatus showing the
relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by balls
moved by wheelwork
ort a scrap of food left after
a meal is completed; scrap
orthian high-pitched
orthobiosis correct or moral living
orthodromics great-circle sailing;
sailing by most direct route
orthoepy study of correct
pronunciation
orthogenesis directional evolution of
organisms
orthognathism state of having straight
jaws
orthographer correct speller
orthographic orthogonal; correct in
spelling
orthography study of spelling
orthology correct use of words
orthophobia the fear of correctness
orthopraxis correct practice in
religion
orthopter ornithopter; flying machine
with moving wings
orthopterology study of cockroaches
orthostichous arranged in vertical rows
orthotomic cutting at right angles
orthotonic taking an accent in some
but not all positions
orthotropism vertical growth
orthpolitiphobia a fear of political
correctness
orthpraxy pertaining to people who
strictly follow the teachings of their religion
oryctognosy mineralogy
oryctology mineralogy or paleontology
oryctomancy fortunetelling using
excavated objects
oryzivorous rice-eating
oscar cash, money
oscheal of, like or pertaining to
the scrotum
oscillograph instrument for recording
alternating current wave forms
oscillometer instrument for measuring
ship's rollings
oscilloscope instrument for detecting
electrical fluctuations
oscine of or relating to a large
suborder of passerine birds that includes most songbirds
oscinine of, like or pertaining to
song-birds
oscitancy the act of yawning; the
state of being drowsy or inattentive; dullness
oscitant yawning
oscitate to yawn
oscitation the act of being
inattentive; the state of being drowsy
osculant pertaining to a close
embrace or long kiss
osculaphobia the fear of kissing
oscular of, like or pertaining to
the mouth or to kissing
osculate to kiss
osculatory carved tablet kissed by
priest during celebration of mass
osirify to identify with Osiris;
(broadly) to deify; to give a new life in another world
Oslerian relating to Osler or to his
theories and methods of practicing internal medicine
oslerize to do away with men over 60
years old; to euthanase
osmatic having olfactory organs
osmesis act of smelling
osmics scientific study of smells
osmidrosiphobia the fear of body odour or
sweat
osmidrosis emission of ill-smelling
sweat
osmol unit of osmotic pressure
osmology study of smells and
olfactory processes
osmometer instrument for measuring
osmotic pressure
osmophilia the love of various smells
osmophobia the fear of odors
osnaburg coarse linen or cotton
osophy belief or doctrine
osphresiology study of the sense of smell
osphresiophobia the fear of odors
osphresis sense of smell
ossein the organic basis of bone
ossia alternatively; rather (in
music)
ossicle little bone or bone-like
plate
ossiferous bearing bones
ossifrage osprey
ossify to change into bone; to
become callous or conventional
ossivorous feeding on bones
ossomancy fortunetelling using bones
ossuary a depository for the bones
of the dead
osteal of, like or pertaining to,
or comprised of bone
ostend to show, reveal; to
manifest, exhibit
ostensory container for holding
consecrated communion wafers
ostent a sign, portent, wonder,
prodigy
ostentiferous bringing omens or unnatural
or supernatural manifestations
osteoclasis surgical breaking of a bone
osteogenesis production or formation of
bone
osteography description of bones
osteoid bony; bone-like
osteology study of bones
osteomancy fortunetelling using bones
osteometry measurement of bones or
skeleton
osteophone device used to allow deaf
to hear sounds through the cranium
osteophyte abnormal bony outgrowth
ostiary doorkeeper
ostiolate having an opening
ostiole a small opening
ostium mouth-like opening
ostler person who takes care of
horses at an inn and/or sells oats
ostracean of, like or pertaining to
oysters
ostraceous of, like or pertaining to
oysters
ostraconophobia the fear of shellfish
ostreiform shaped like an oyster
ostreoid oyster-like
ostreophagous oyster-eating
ostreophobia the fear of shellfish,
especially oysters
ostrichism habit or policy of refusing
to face unpleasant facts
ostrobogulous slightly risqué or
indecent; bizarre, interesting, or unusual
otacoustic aiding hearing
otacrust an eavesdropper; spy
otalgia earache
otarine of, like or pertaining to
seals
otiant idle; resting; unemployed
otic of, like or pertaining to
the ear
otiose lacking use or effect,
functionless; being at leisure, idle; sterile, futile
otium leisure, ease, peace] now
rare leisure; free time; ease
otium cum dignitate leisure with dignity;
specif. retirement from public life
otolaryngologist a doctor who specializes in
treating ear, nose and throat problems.
otolith calcium concretion in
inside of vertebrate's ear to aid in equilibrium
otology the study of the ear and
its disorders
otorhinolaryngology study of ear, nose and
throat
otoscope instrument for examining
the ear
otosis mishearing; alteration of
words caused by misapprehension of the sound
ottoman heavy clothing fabric with
crosswise ribs
oubliette a dungeon whose only
entrance is in the ceiling
oultrepreu extremely brave
ounce medium to large-sized great
cat
oundy wavy
ouranomancy fortunetelling using the
heavens
ouroboros snake eating own tail
symbolizing totality or completion
oustiti lock-opening tool
outage amount of commodity lost in
transport and storage
outcross to breed individuals of
different strains of a species
outcumlins strangers coming from
without; not dwelling in the neighborhood
outfangtheft the right under law of a
lord to persecute a vassal caught outside of his jurisdiction
outfling sharp retort or gibe
outhaul rope used to haul a sail
taut along a spar
outjet projection
outmantle to excel in dress or
ornament
outmaster to overcome in a contest
for mastery
outpassion to exceed in passion
outrance the utmost extremity; the
bitter end
outré beyond what is proper;
extravagant
outrecuidance extreme self-conceit;
presumption
outremer area beyond the sea;
overseas
outrigger spar extended from side of
ship to help secure mast
outroop auction
ouzel blackbird; a dark-haired
person
ovarious consisting of eggs
overcrow to crow or triumph over
overegg to embellish or supply to
excess, to overexaggerate
overflush superfluity
overhaile to overtake; to overpower
overlock to oversew a hem or fabric
edge to prevent fraying
overmantel ornamental structure set on
a mantel-shelf
overpoise weight sufficient to weigh
another down
overrack to overstrain
overset to upset; to disorder
overslaugh exemption from duty in turn
when otherwise employed
ovibovine of, like or pertaining to
musk-oxen
ovicide killing insect eggs
oviferous egg-carrying
oviform shaped like an oval or egg
ovigerous bearing eggs
ovil sheep-fold
ovine of, like or pertaining to
sheep
oviparous producing offspring through
laying eggs
ovivorous eating eggs
ovopyriform having a shape between a
pear and an egg
ovoviviparous producing eggs which are
hatched in parent's body
ovuliferous bearing ovules
owlery place frequented by owls
owling the practice of smuggling
wool (or sheep) out of England, formerly illegal, and done chiefly by
night; by extension, to carry on any contraband trade
Oxbridge a fictional university,
esp. regarded as a composite of Oxford and Cambridge; often with
implication of superior social or intellectual status
oxford soft durable plain-woven
cotton
oxter the armpit ; to take under
the arm; to walk arm in arm
oxyacaesthesia extreme sharpness of senses
oxyacanthous having sharp thorns or
spikes
oxyblepsia extremely keen sight
oxyesthesia being extremely sensitive
to touch
oxygeusia extremely keen sense of
taste
oxymoron figure of speech combining
contradictory terms
oxyosphresia an extreme sensitivity to
smells
oxyphonia sharpness or shrillness of
voice
oxythymous pertaining to someone who
is quick to anger
oxytocic drug that hastens the
process of childbirth
oxytone word bearing acute accent
on last syllable
oytser a treasure
ozoniferous bearing ozone
ozostomia foulness of breath
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