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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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Rasante :: Rasante (a.) Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them..

Mysterizing :: Mysterizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mysteriz.

Solemnize :: Solemnize (v. t.) To make grave, serious, and reverential..

Pseudonavicula :: Pseudonavicula (n.) One of the minute spindle-shaped embryos of Gregarinae and some other Protozoa.

Recognizance :: Recognizance (n.) The verdict of a jury impaneled upon assize.

Decandria :: Decandria (n. pl.) A Linnaean class of plants characterized by having ten stamens.

Ozonometry :: Ozonometry (n.) The measurement or determination of the quantity of ozone.

Zygodactyle :: Zygodactyle (n.) Any zygodactylous bird.

Strain :: Strain (a.) To squeeze; to press closely.

Asparagine :: Asparagine (n.) A white, nitrogenous, crystallizable substance, C4H8N2O3+H2O, found in many plants, and first obtained from asparagus. It is believed to aid in the disposition of nitrogenous matter throughout the plant; -- called also altheine..

Size :: Size (v. t.) To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature..

Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

Zygodactylae :: Zygodactylae (n. pl.) The zygodactylous birds. In a restricted sense applied to a division of birds which includes the barbets, toucans, honey guides, and other related birds..

Caenozoic :: Caenozoic (a.) See Cenozoic.

Cosey :: Cosey (a.) See Cozy.

Zoea :: Zoea (n.) A peculiar larval stage of certain decapod Crustacea, especially of crabs and certain Anomura..

Bezant :: Bezant (n.) A circle in or, i. e., gold, representing the gold coin called bezant..

Protest :: Protest (v.) A declaration made by the master of a vessel before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer, upon his arrival in port after a disaster, stating the particulars of it, and showing that any damage or loss sustained was not owing to the fault of the vessel, her officers or crew, but to the perils of the sea, etc., ads the case may be, and protesting against them..

Retromingent :: Retromingent (a.) Organized so as to discharge the urine backward.

Razzia :: Razzia (n.) A plundering and destructive incursion; a foray; a raid.