dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/agl_MW.json
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{
"aglow":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": glowing especially with warmth or excitement":[]
},
"examples":[
"The lights of the city were aglow in the distance.",
"The room was aglow with candlelight.",
"The children were aglow with excitement.",
"The town was aglow with pride.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Indeed, there\u2019s virtually no erotic frisson in Patel\u2019s retelling of an epic that is aglow with passion. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Beneath the hazy shroud of its atmosphere, our sister planet is practically aglow . \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 12 Feb. 2022",
"In autumn, when the leaves are aglow in their end-of-season finest, the view from the top of Dan\u2019s Rock is, by far, the most spectacular in all of Maryland. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Once our screens were aglow , we were instructed to click a blue icon, logging us on to the census server, known as The Hub. \u2014 Jeremy Miller, Harper's Magazine , 26 Oct. 2021",
"After dinner at the Napa Valley restaurant Terra, which has since closed, Dr. McClenney walked Mr. Repotski up to the main street, deserted and aglow with streetlamps. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Oct. 2021",
"For 20 years, members of the Burkman family have been perfecting the holiday display at their Frisco home, which this year is aglow with 70,000 lights. \u2014 Dallas News , 11 Dec. 2020",
"After dinner, the couple and their family met the rest of their guests for cocktails by the pool, which was aglow with floating lanterns. \u2014 Shira Savada, Harper's BAZAAR , 12 Nov. 2020",
"The speaker stood \u2014 her pristine suit aglow , her mace brooch shining. \u2014 Robin Givhan, Washington Post , 5 Feb. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1817, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + glow entry 1":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gl\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"beaming",
"bright",
"glowing",
"radiant",
"sunny"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011517",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"aglycone":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an organic compound (such as a phenol or alcohol) combined with the sugar portion of a glycoside":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"a-\u02c8gl\u012b-\u02cck\u014dn",
"-\u02c8l\u012b-\u02cck\u014dn"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from German Aglykon, re-formation of Aglukon, Aglucon, an earlier name (from a- a- entry 2 + gluk-, gluc- gluc- + -on -on entry 1 , -one ) with substitution of glyk- glyc-":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1908, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021824"
},
"Aglypha":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a primary division of the family Colubridae, in its widest sense nearly or exactly coextensive with the Aglyphodonta of other classifications":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8a-gl\u0259-f\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Greek aglypha , neuter plural of aglyphos unhewn, from a- a- entry 2 + -glyphos (from glyphein to cut, hew) (to cut)":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1890, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201406"
},
"Aglyphodonta":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a group of snakes without grooved fangs or venom glands and without limb vestiges, comprising the families Amblycephalidae, Acrochordidae, Colubridae (sensu stricto) and including the majority of common nonpoisonous snakes which are sometimes all placed in the family Colubridae":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02ccgli-f\u0259-\u02c8d\u00e4n-t\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Aglypha + -odonta":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1868, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-053059"
},
"aglaia":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": one of the three sister goddesses (known as the three Graces) who are the givers of charm and beauty in Greek mythology \u2014 compare euphrosyne , thalia":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8gl\u0101-\u0259",
"\u0259-\u02c8gl\u012b-\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin, from Greek":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1576, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-045256"
},
"aglet":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point":[],
": any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8a-gl\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The benefit of knowing critical chores in a household seems heftier than knowing the technical term for the piece of plastic on the end of a shoelace \u2014 an aglet . \u2014 Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al , 25 Apr. 2020",
"Customers may choose from themed packs with embroidered patches and laces, and a variety of grommets, aglets , lace bolts, as well as other do-it-yourself options using stencils. \u2014 Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle , 8 Dec. 2017",
"Telomeres are the tips of chromosomes that protect DNA while it's being copied -- like the aglet at the end of a shoelace that prevents it from fraying. \u2014 Michael Nedelman And Susan Scutti, CNN , 2 July 2017",
"In addition to the leather tonal Swoosh, the shoes also have red lace aglets and Nike tags on the tongues. \u2014 Jake Woolf, GQ , 19 June 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English agglot, aglet, borrowed from Middle French aguillette, diminutive of aguille \"needle, pin,\" going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Latin ac\u016bcula, alteration (with \u016b from Latin ac\u016btus \"pointed\") of Late Latin acucula \"ornamental pin, pine needle,\" diminutive of Latin acus \"needle, pin\" \u2014 more at acute":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-052842"
},
"agley":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":{
": awry , wrong":[
"the best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley",
"\u2014 Robert Burns"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gl\u0101",
"-\u02c8gl\u0113",
"-\u02c8gl\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Scots agley, aglee \"obliquely, askance, awry,\" from a- a- entry 1 + gley, glee \"to squint, look askance,\" going back to Old Scots gley (in the participle gleyit \"squinting\") & Middle English (north, northwest Midlands) glien, gleen, gleien \"to be squint-eyed, glance, glisten,\" of uncertain origin":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1785, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-055247"
},
"aglimmer":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": glimmering":[
"a city aglimmer with light"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gli-m\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + glimmer entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1828, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-104033"
},
"agleam":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": gleaming especially with reflected light":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gl\u0113m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + gleam entry 2":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1854, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-112117"
},
"Aglaia":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": one of the three sister goddesses (known as the three Graces) who are the givers of charm and beauty in Greek mythology \u2014 compare euphrosyne , thalia":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8gl\u0101-\u0259",
"\u0259-\u02c8gl\u012b-\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin, from Greek":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1576, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-113454"
},
"AGL":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":{
"above ground level":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-134717"
},
"Aglaonema":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a genus of Indo-Malayan climbing herbs of the arum family having thick fleshy oblong leaves and naked unisexual flowers on a spadix shorter than the spathe \u2014 see chinese evergreen":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cca-gl\u0113-\u014d-\u02c8n\u0113-m\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from New Latin, from Greek agla\u00f3s \"splendid, beautiful, bright\" + New Latin -nema -nema":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1834, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-152711"
},
"aglyphous":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": of or relating to the Aglypha":[],
": having solid teeth":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8a-gl\u0259-f\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin Aglypha + English -ous":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-155614"
},
"Aglaspis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a genus (order Aglaspida) of extinct Cambrian arthropods thought to be related to the modern horseshoe crabs":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8glas-p\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from New Latin, from Greek agla\u00eds \"splendid, fine, bright\" + New Latin -aspis -aspis":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1861, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-170630"
},
"aglare":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": glaring":[
"his eyes aglare with fury"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gler"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + glare entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1712, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-175111"
},
"aglint":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": glinting":[
"an island aglint in the sun"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8glint"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + glint , verb":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1869, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-191240"
},
"Aglipayan":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a member of the independent church of the Philippines organized on a national Catholic basis in 1902":[],
": of or relating to Aglipayans":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cca-gl\u0259-\u02c8p\u012b-\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Gregorio Aglipay \u20201940 Philippine archbishop + English -an":"Noun"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1903, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-194136"
},
"aglaozonia":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the asexual stage of any brown alga of the genus Cutleria":[],
": a genus of brown algae comprising those having aglaozonia stages":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cca-gl\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8z\u014d-ny\u0259",
"-n\u0113-\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Greek aglaos + z\u014dn\u0113 belt + New Latin -ia":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-195943"
},
"Aglipayanism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the doctrines, principles, and practices of Aglipayans":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cca-gl\u0259-\u02c8p\u012b-\u0259-\u02ccni-z\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1904, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-200821"
},
"aglisten":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": glistening":[
"the garden aglisten with dew"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gli-s\u1d4an"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + glisten , verb":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1836, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-220653"
},
"aglitter":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": glittering especially with reflected light":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259-\u02c8gli-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"a- entry 1 + glitter entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1865, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-234029"
},
"Aglossa":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a suborder of amphibians including frogs or toads that have no tongue and have a common pharyngeal opening for the Eustachian tubes and comprising the families Pipidae and Xenopodidae":[],
": a division of mollusks having neither radula nor head coextensive with Lamellibranchia":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)\u0101-\u02c8gl\u00e4-s\u0259",
"-\u02c8gl\u022f-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from a- entry 2 + -glossa":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-234923"
},
"aglossate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": having no tongue":[],
": of or relating to the Aglossa":[],
": one of the Aglossa":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8gl\u022f-",
"(\u02c8)\u0101-\u02c8gl\u00e4-\u02ccs\u0101t",
"(\u02c8)\u0101-\u02c8gl\u00e4-s\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Greek agl\u014dss os (from a- a- entry 2 + gl\u014dssa tongue) + English -ate or -al":"Adjective"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1870, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1883, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220713-005011"
}
}