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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Cobwork :: Cobwork (a.) Built of logs, etc., laid horizontally, with the ends dovetailed together at the corners, as in a log house; in marine work, often surrounding a central space filled with stones; as, a cobwork dock or breakwater..
Lobar :: Lobar (a.) Of or pertaining to a lobe; characterized by, or like, a lobe or lobes..
Synchronize :: Synchronizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Synchroniz.
Metallized :: Metallized (imp. & p. p.) of Metalliz.
Gradate :: Gradate (v. t.) To grade or arrange (parts in a whole, colors in painting, etc.), so that they shall harmonize..
Bedazzling :: Bedazzling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bedazzl.
Apotheosize :: Apotheosize (v. t.) To exalt to the dignity of a deity; to declare to be a god; to deify; to glorify.
Haziness :: Haziness (n.) The quality or state of being hazy.
Marmatite :: Marmatite (n.) A ferruginous variety of shalerite or zinc blende, nearly black in color..
Oratorize :: Oratorize (v. i.) To play the orator.
Adult :: Adult (a.) Having arrived at maturity, or to full size and strength; matured; as, an adult person or plant; an adult ape; an adult age..
Pinchbeck :: Pinchbeck (n.) An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling gold; a yellow metal, composed of about three ounces of zinc to a pound of copper. It is much used as an imitation of gold in the manufacture of cheap jewelry..
Papized :: Papized (a.) Conformed to popery.
Spiritually :: Spiritualizer (n.) One who spiritualizes.
Blaze :: Blaze (n.) A bursting out, or active display of any quality; an outburst; a brilliant display..
Anathema :: Anathema (n.) Any person or thing anathematized, or cursed by ecclesiastical authority..
Ebonize :: Ebonize (v. t.) To make black, or stain black, in imitation of ebony; as, to ebonize wood..
Actualize :: Actualize (v. t.) To make actual; to realize in action.
Energize :: Energize (v. i.) To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.
Hospitalize :: Hospitalize (v. t.) To render (a building) unfit for habitation, by long continued use as a hospital..
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