Variation

n.

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing; modification; alternation; mutation; diversity; deviation; as, a variation of color in different lights; a variation in size; variation of language.

Next Word

Xylem

n.

That portion of a fibrovascular bundle which has developed, or will develop, into wood cells; -- distinguished from phloem.

Head

v. t.

To go in front of; to get in the front of, so as to hinder or stop; to oppose; hence, to check or restrain; as, to head a drove of cattle; to head a person; the wind heads a ship.

Ganil

n.

A kind of brittle limestone.

Ferrara

n.

A sword bearing the mark of one of the Ferrara family of Italy. These swords were highly esteemed in England and Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Grooper

n.

See Grouper.

Rhetorize

v. t.

To represent by a figure of rhetoric, or by personification.

Heptateuch

n.

The first seven books of the Testament.

Sea poppy

The horn poppy. See under Horn.

Headdress

n.

A covering or ornament for the head; a headtire.

Accommodable

a.

That may be accommodated, fitted, or made to agree.

Fuscation

n.

A darkening; obscurity; obfuscation.

Herpetotomist

n.

One who dissects, or studies the anatomy of, reptiles.