Definition of dean

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Dean (n.) A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop..

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Babylonian :: Babylonian (n.) An astrologer; -- so called because the Chaldeans were remarkable for the study of astrology.
Water Snail :: Water snail () The Archimedean screw.
Assidean :: Assidean (n.) One of a body of devoted Jews who opposed the Hellenistic Jews, and supported the Asmoneans..
Subdeanery :: Subdean (n.) An under dean; the deputy or substitute of a dean.
Ctenoidean :: Ctenoidean (a.) Relating to the Ctenoidei.
Andean :: Andean (a.) Pertaining to the Andes.
Chaldaic :: Chaldaic (n.) The language or dialect of the Chaldeans; Chaldee.
Cystidean :: Cystidean (n.) One of the Cystidea.
Cystoidean :: Cystoidean (n.) Same as Cystidean.
Subimago :: Subhyoidean (a.) Situated or performed beneath the hyoid bone; as, subhyoidean laryngotomy..
Decani :: Decani (a.) Used of the side of the choir on which the dean's stall is placed; decanal; -- correlative to cantoris; as, the decanal, or decani, side..
Hyoglossal :: Hyoglossal (a.) Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch; as, the hyoglossal membrane..
Taxaspidean :: Taxaspidean (a.) Having the posterior tarsal scales, or scutella, rectangular and arranged in regular rows; -- said of certain birds..
Interhyal :: Interhyal (a.) Of or pertaining to a segment sometimes present at the proximal end of the hyoidean arch.
Chaldean :: Chaldean (a.) Of or pertaining to Chaldea.
Pycnaspidean :: Pycnaspidean (a.) Having the posterior side of the tarsus covered with small irregular scales; -- said of certain birds.
Dinotherium :: Dinotherium (n.) A large extinct proboscidean mammal from the miocene beds of Europe and Asia. It is remarkable fora pair of tusks directed downward from the decurved apex of the lower jaw.
Deanery :: Deanery (n.) The office or the revenue of a dean. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3..
Dean :: Dean (n.) The head or presiding officer in the faculty of some colleges or universities.
Dean :: Dean (n.) A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop..
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