Definition of z

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Z () Z, the twenty-sixth and last letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. It is taken from the Latin letter Z, which came from the Greek alphabet, this having it from a Semitic source. The ultimate origin is probably Egyptian. Etymologically, it is most closely related to s, y, and j; as in glass, glaze; E. yoke, Gr. /, L. yugum; E. zealous, jealous. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 273, 274..

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Baptizing :: Baptizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Baptiz.
Frowzy :: Frowzy (a.) Slovenly; unkempt; untidy; frouzy.
Alcoholization :: Alcoholization (n.) The act rectifying spirit.
Cutinize :: Cutinize (v. t. & i.) To change into cutin.
Pauperized :: Pauperized (imp. & p. p.) of Pauperiz.
Venule :: Venule (n.) A small vein; a veinlet; specifically (Zool.), one of the small branches of the veins of the wings in insects..
Material :: Material (v. t.) To form from matter; to materialize.
Frost :: Frost (v. i.) Frozen dew; -- called also hoarfrost or white frost.
Benzal :: Benzal (n.) A compound radical, C6H5.CH, of the aromatic series, related to benzyl and benzoyl; -- used adjectively or in combination..
Puzzier :: Puzzier (n.) One who, or that which, puzzles or perplexes..
Seizer :: Seizer (n.) One who, or that which, seizes..
Character :: Character (n.) A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character..
Piedouche :: Piedouche (n.) A pedestal of small size, used to support small objects, as busts, vases, and the like..
Second-rate :: Second-rate (a.) Of the second size, rank, quality, or value; as, a second-rate ship; second-rate cloth; a second-rate champion..
Eurypteroidea :: Eurypteroidea (n. pl.) An extinct order of Merostomata, of which the genus Eurypterus is the type. They are found only in Paleozoic rocks..
Glare :: Glare (n.) A bright, dazzling light; splendor that dazzles the eyes; a confusing and bewildering light..
Froze :: Froze (imp.) of Freez.
Recognition :: Recognition (n.) The act of recognizing, or the state of being recognized; acknowledgment; formal avowal; knowledge confessed or avowed; notice..
Mesozoa :: Mesozoa (n. pl.) A group of very lowly organized, wormlike parasites, including the Dicyemata. They are found in cephalopods. See Dicyemata..
Drive :: Drive (v. t.) To dig Horizontally; to cut a horizontal gallery or tunnel.
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