English to English Dictionary

Wheech

To move swiftly, suddenly, or with a rushing sound; to whisk or hurl something rapidly.

White hole

A hypothetical region of spacetime which cannot be entered from the outside, but from which matter and light can escape.

Yen

A strong desire, longing, or yearning for something.

Zabaione

A light, frothy Italian dessert or custard made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine (usually Marsala) over gentle heat.

Zealotry

Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of a religious, political, or other ideal.

Zerubbabel

A historical and biblical governor of Judah in the late 6th century BCE known for rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem.

Zonule

A small band, zone, or girdle, especially the suspensory ligament of the lens of the eye (zonule of Zinn).

Zounds

An archaic expression of surprise, anger, or indignation.

Zuotin

A cellular protein found in yeast that acts as a chaperone and associates with ribosomes, playing a critical role in protein folding and translation.

Zymology

The branch of science that deals with fermentation and the chemical processes associated with it.

abrogate

To repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

anamnesis

A medical history gathered by a physician from a patient's observations and memories.