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AsparagineAsparagine As*par"a*gine, n. [Cf. F. asparagine.] (Chem.)
A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance,
C4H8N2O3+H2O, found in many plants, and first obtained from
asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of
nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also
altheine. Asparaginous
Asparaginous As`pa*rag"i*nous, a.
Pertaining or allied to, or resembling, asparagus; having
shoots which are eaten like asparagus; as, asparaginous
vegetables.
AsparagusAsparagus As*par"a*gus, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?; cf. ? to swell
with sap or juice, and Zend ?paregha prong, sprout, Pers.
asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh.
the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. Sparrowgrass.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the
natural order Liliace[ae], and having erect much
branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are
sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a
shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers.
Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species
cultivated in gardens.
2. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which
form a valuable and well-known article of food.
Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but
this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to
uneducated people.
Asparagus beetle (Zo["o]l.), a small beetle (Crioceris
asparagi) injurious to asparagus. Asparagus beetleAsparagus As*par"a*gus, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?; cf. ? to swell
with sap or juice, and Zend ?paregha prong, sprout, Pers.
asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh.
the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. Sparrowgrass.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the
natural order Liliace[ae], and having erect much
branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are
sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a
shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers.
Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species
cultivated in gardens.
2. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which
form a valuable and well-known article of food.
Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but
this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to
uneducated people.
Asparagus beetle (Zo["o]l.), a small beetle (Crioceris
asparagi) injurious to asparagus. Asparagus officinalisAsparagus As*par"a*gus, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?; cf. ? to swell
with sap or juice, and Zend ?paregha prong, sprout, Pers.
asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh.
the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. Sparrowgrass.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the
natural order Liliace[ae], and having erect much
branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are
sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a
shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers.
Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species
cultivated in gardens.
2. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which
form a valuable and well-known article of food.
Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but
this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to
uneducated people.
Asparagus beetle (Zo["o]l.), a small beetle (Crioceris
asparagi) injurious to asparagus. Asparagus racemosusAsparagus As*par"a*gus, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?; cf. ? to swell
with sap or juice, and Zend ?paregha prong, sprout, Pers.
asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh.
the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. Sparrowgrass.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the
natural order Liliace[ae], and having erect much
branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are
sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a
shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers.
Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species
cultivated in gardens.
2. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which
form a valuable and well-known article of food.
Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but
this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to
uneducated people.
Asparagus beetle (Zo["o]l.), a small beetle (Crioceris
asparagi) injurious to asparagus. Crioceris asparagiAsparagus As*par"a*gus, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?; cf. ? to swell
with sap or juice, and Zend ?paregha prong, sprout, Pers.
asparag, Lith. spurgas sprout, Skr. sphurj to swell. Perh.
the Greek borrowed from the Persian. Cf. Sparrowgrass.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants belonging to the
natural order Liliace[ae], and having erect much
branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are
sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus is a
shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers.
Specifically: The Asparagus officinalis, a species
cultivated in gardens.
2. The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which
form a valuable and well-known article of food.
Note: This word was formerly pronounced sparrowgrass; but
this pronunciation is now confined exclusively to
uneducated people.
Asparagus beetle (Zo["o]l.), a small beetle (Crioceris
asparagi) injurious to asparagus. Disparage
Disparage Dis"pa*rage`, n.
Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. [Obs.]
--Chaucer.
Dissuaded her from such a disparage. --Spenser.
Disparagement
Disparagement Dis*par"age*ment, n. [Cf. OF. desparagement.]
1. Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree;
injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a
lowering in rank or estimation. [Eng.]
And thought that match a foul disparagement.
--Spenser.
2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or
dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value;
dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; --
commonly with to.
It ought to be no disparagement to a star that it is
not the sun. --South.
Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation in a
Christian minister. --I. Taylor.
Syn: Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor;
debasement; degradation; disgrace.
Disparager
Disparager Dis*par"a*ger, n.
One who disparages or dishonors; one who vilifies or
disgraces.
Disparagingly
Disparagingly Dis*par"a*ging*ly, adv.
In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly.
Ilex ParaguensisMate Ma"te, n. [Sp.]
The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly
(Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with
an agreeable bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South
America. Myrsiphyllum asparagoidesSmilax Smi"lax, n. [L., bindweed, Gr. ???.] (Bot.)
(a) A genus of perennial climbing plants, usually with a
prickly woody stem; green brier, or cat brier. The
rootstocks of certain species are the source of the
medicine called sarsaparilla.
(b) A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides)
much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of
Good Hope. ParageParage Par"age, n. [F., fr. L. par, adj., equal. Cf.
Peerage, Peer an equal.]
1. (Old Eng. Law) Equality of condition, blood, or dignity;
also, equality in the partition of an inheritance.
--Spelman.
2. (Feudal Law) Equality of condition between persons holding
unequal portions of a fee. --Burrill. Paragenesis
Paragenesis Par`a*gen"e*sis (p[a^]r`[.a]*j[e^]n"[-e]*s[i^]s),
n. [Pref. para- + genesis.] (Min.)
The science which treats of minerals with special reference
to their origin.
Paragenic
Paragenic Par`a*gen"ic (-[i^]k), a. [Pref. para- + the root of
ge`nos birth.] (Biol.)
Originating in the character of the germ, or at the first
commencement of an individual; -- said of peculiarities of
structure, character, etc.
ParaglobulinParaglobulin Par`a*glob"u*lin (-gl[o^]b"[-u]*l[i^]n), n.
[Pref. para- + globulin.] (Physiol. Chem.)
An albuminous body in blood serum, belonging to the group of
globulins. See Fibrinoplastin. paraglobulinFibrinoplastin Fi`bri*no*plas"tin, n. [Fibrin + Gr. ? to form,
mold.] (Physiol.Chem.)
An albuminous substance, existing in the blood, which in
combination with fibrinogen forms fibrin; -- called also
paraglobulin. ParaglossaParaglossa Par`a*glos"sa (-gl[o^]s"s[.a]), n.; pl.
Paragloss[ae] (-s[=e]). [NL., from Gr. para` beside +
glw^ssa tongue.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua or labium of
certain insects. See Illust. under Hymenoptera. ParaglossaeParaglossa Par`a*glos"sa (-gl[o^]s"s[.a]), n.; pl.
Paragloss[ae] (-s[=e]). [NL., from Gr. para` beside +
glw^ssa tongue.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua or labium of
certain insects. See Illust. under Hymenoptera. ParagnathParagnath Par"ag*nath, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Same as Paragnathus. ParagnathiParagnathus Pa*rag"na*thus, n.; pl. Paragnathi. [NL. See
Para-, and Gnathic.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) One of the two lobes which form the lower lip, or
metastome, of Crustacea.
(b) One of the small, horny, toothlike jaws of certain
annelids. Paragnathous
Paragnathous Pa*rag"na*thous, a. (Zo["o]l.)
Having both mandibles of equal length, the tips meeting, as
in certain birds.
ParagnathusParagnathus Pa*rag"na*thus, n.; pl. Paragnathi. [NL. See
Para-, and Gnathic.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) One of the two lobes which form the lower lip, or
metastome, of Crustacea.
(b) One of the small, horny, toothlike jaws of certain
annelids. Paragoge
Paragoge Par`a*go"ge, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, from ? to lead
beside, protract; ? beside + ? to lead.]
1. (Gram.) The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of
a word, as withouten for without.
2. (Med.) Coaptation. [Obs.] --Dunglison.
ParagogicParagogic Par`a*gog"ic, Paragogical Par`a*gog"ic*al, a. [Cf.
F. paragogique.]
Of, pertaining to, or constituting, a paragoge; added to the
end of, or serving to lengthen, a word.
Paragogic letters, in the Semitic languages, letters which
are added to the ordinary forms of words, to express
additional emphasis, or some change in the sense. Paragogic lettersParagogic Par`a*gog"ic, Paragogical Par`a*gog"ic*al, a. [Cf.
F. paragogique.]
Of, pertaining to, or constituting, a paragoge; added to the
end of, or serving to lengthen, a word.
Paragogic letters, in the Semitic languages, letters which
are added to the ordinary forms of words, to express
additional emphasis, or some change in the sense. ParagogicalParagogic Par`a*gog"ic, Paragogical Par`a*gog"ic*al, a. [Cf.
F. paragogique.]
Of, pertaining to, or constituting, a paragoge; added to the
end of, or serving to lengthen, a word.
Paragogic letters, in the Semitic languages, letters which
are added to the ordinary forms of words, to express
additional emphasis, or some change in the sense. Paragon
Paragon Par"a*gon, v. t. [Cf. OF. paragonner, F. parangonner.]
1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation
with. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney.
2. To compare with; to equal; to rival. [R.] --Spenser.
In arms anon to paragon the morn, The morn new
rising. --Glover.
3. To serve as a model for; to surpass. [Obs.]
He hath achieved a maid That paragons description
and wild fame. --Shak.
Paragon
Paragon Par"a*gon, v. i.
To be equal; to hold comparison. [R.]
Few or none could . . . paragon with her. --Shelton.
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