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gabazine(medicine) A drug that acts as an antagonist at GABA receptorsgabbiestsuperlative form of gabby: most gabbygabblersplural of gabblergabblingpresent participle and gerund of gabblegabbroicOf, pertaining to, or containing gabbrogabbroid(geology) Resembling gabbro.gabelledAlternative form of gabled.gabellerAlternative form of gabeler.gabellesplural of gabellegabexate(pharmacology) A serine protease inhibitor ethyl 4-[6-(diaminomethylideneamino-)hexanoyloxy]benzoate that is used in the treatment of pancreatitis.gabionedHaving gabions.gachaponSynonym of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).gadaboutA person who restlessly moves from place to place, seeking amusement or the companionship of others.gadfliesplural of gadflygadgetry(uncountable) Machines, technology.gadiformAny fish of the order Gadiformes.gadiniid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Gadiniidae, a synonym of the Trimusculidae.gadoleicOf or pertaining to gadoleic acid or its derivativesgadwallsplural of gadwallgadzooks(archaic, minced oath) An expression of surprise, shock, etc.gafflingpresent participle and gerund of gafflegaffsail(nautical) A topsail above the uppermost or only spanker.gaffsmanAlternative form of gaffman.gaggable(informal) Causing a person to gag or retch; nauseating.gagglingpresent participle and gerund of gagglegagsmith(informal) A comedy writer.gagstersplural of gagstergagtooth(obsolete) A projecting tooth.gagwomanA woman writer or woman performer of gags.gaietiesplural of gaietygainableCapable of being gained (in any sense), obtained, or reached.gaincope(transitive, obsolete) To catch up with, intercept, or encounter another person by taking a short-cut.gainfullArchaic form of gainful.gainlessNot producing gain; not bringing advantage; unprofitable.gainlineAlternative form of gain line.gainsaidsimple past and past participle of gainsaygainsaysthird-person singular simple present indicative of gainsaygainsomeMarked by gain; gainful; profitable.gainstay(transitive) To stand against or in opposition to; resist; oppose.gainwiseIn terms of gain or increase.gainword(linguistics, rare, in relation to the Maori language) A word that a language has borrowed from other languages. In the process, the spelling and pronunciation, and even meaning, may be altered.gairaigoA foreign, typically non-Sinitic loanword into Japanese.gairfowlObsolete form of garefowl.gaiteredWearing gaiters.galabeahAlternative form of djellaba.galabiahAlternative form of djellaba.galabiehAlternative form of djellaba.galabiyaAlternative spelling of djellaba.galactal(organic chemistry) A glycal derived from galactopyranose.galactan(biochemistry) A polysaccharide consisting of many galactose residues.galactia(pathology) A morbid flow or deficiency of milk from the breast.galacticRelating to a galaxy.galactinA white waxy substance found in the sap of the South American cow tree (Galactodendron).galagineAlternative form of galagin.galalikeResembling or characteristic of a gala.galamsey(countable) A local artisanal gold miner in Ghana.galangalAny of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.galangin(organic chemistry) A flavanol, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one, found in some types of galangalgalapagoSynonym of Galapagos tortoise.galardinSynonym of ilomastat.galaretaSynonym of p'tcha (“calves'-foot jelly”).galatineAlternative form of galantine.galatrox(organic chemistry) An acidic galectin from Bothrops atrox snake venomgalavantAlternative form of gallivant.galaxialRelating to a galaxy; galactic.galaxian(astronomy) Of or pertaining to a galaxygalaxiasAny of the fish of the genus Galaxias.galaxiesplural of galaxygalaxiid(zoology) Any member of the family Galaxiidae of mostly small freshwater fish of the Southern Hemisphere.galaxite(mineralogy) A brownish-red spinel mineral found in carbonate-rich metamorphosed manganese ore deposits.galbacin(organic chemistry) The dioxole 5-[(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3,4-dimethyloxolan-2-yl]-1,3-benzodioxole, present in the magnolia Talauma hodgsonii, that is an anticancer agentgalbanumA bitter, aromatic resin or gum, extracted from plants of the genus Ferula, that resembles assafoetida and has been used in incense and in aromatherapygalbulid(zoology) Any bird in the family Galbulidae; a jacamar.galbulusA fleshy seed-producing cone of junipers and cypressesgaleatedOf or relating to a galea.galectin(biochemistry) A lectin that binds galactosidesgalegine(organic chemistry) The toxic amine 2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)guanidine, present in several plants, that was once used as a treatment for diabetesgalegoidRelating to galegas of the tribe GalegeaegalelikeResembling or characteristic of a gale of wind.galenite(uncommon) Synonym of galena.galenoidResembling galena.galerite(paleontology) A cretaceous fossil sea urchin of the genus †Galerites.galgalimSynonym of ophanim.galileon(physics) A theorised scalar field which is a local modification of gravity in some forms of string theory.galivantAlternative form of gallivant.galizonaSynonym of mandora.gallabeaAlternative form of djellaba.gallabiaAlternative form of djellaba.gallantsplural of gallantgallatesplural of gallategallauntObsolete form of gallant.gallbushThe large gallberry plant (Ilex coriacea).galldangAlternative form of gall dang.galleass(nautical, historical) A type of rowable vessel of the 16th and 17th centuries, similar to a galley but larger, and normally equipped with sails.galleonsplural of galleongalleriaAn indoor area, or covered courtyard, containing shops.gallerin(biochemistry) An antibiotic protein found in the brain of the wax moth larva.galletasplural of galletagallevatAlternative form of gallivat.galliardA lively dance, popular in 16th- and 17th-century Europe.galliass(nautical) Alternative spelling of galleass.galliotsplural of galliotgallipotA small, glazed earthenware jar once used by apothecaries for holding medicine and ointment.gallivat(nautical) A small armed vessel, with sails and oars, used on the Malabar coast.galllessAlternative spelling of gall-less.gallnutsplural of gallnutgallocinA bacteriocin present in Streptococcus gallolyticusgallogen(medicine) ellagic acidgalloner(in combination) A container holding or measuring the specified number of gallons.galloonsplural of galloongallopedsimple past and past participle of gallopgalloperOne who gallops.gallopin(obsolete) An underservant in the kitchen; a scullion, or cook's errand boy.gallowayA kind of small horse originally bred in Galloway, Scotland.gallumphAlternative form of galumph.gallused(of trousers) Having galluses (braces/suspenders); held up by galluses.gallusesBraces, suspenders for trousers.gallwaspAlternative form of gall wasp.gallypotAlternative form of gallipot.galochedAlternative form of galoshed.galopadeAlternative form of gallopade.galoshedWearing galoshes.galoshesplural of galoshgaltonia(botany) Any of the genus Galtonia of plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to southern Africa.galuchatfine sharkskin leathergalumphsthird-person singular simple present indicative of galumphgalvanicOf or pertaining to galvanism; electric.galvonicMisspelling of galvanic.gamalostA traditional Norwegian cheese made by souring skimmed cow's milk with a lactic starter, slowly heating it and separating the curds, and introducing mold, then allowing it to ripen.gamashesHigh boots or buskins.gambeson(historical) A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted, often worn as padding under armor.gambicinAn antimicrobial peptide present in the mosquito Anopheles gambiaegambisonAlternative form of gambeson.gamblersplural of gamblergamblingpresent participle and gerund of gamblegambogesplural of gambogegambogicOf or pertaining to gamboge.gamboled(US) simple past and past participle of gambolgamboogeArchaic form of gamboge.gambrelsplural of gambrelgambroonA kind of twilled linen cloth for clothes lining.gambusiaAny of several livebearing freshwater fish, of the genus Gambusia, that feed on the larva of mosquitos and are used to control them.gamchchaAlternative form of gamucha.gameableCapable of being gamed or manipulated.gameballAlternative form of game ball.gamebirdAlternative spelling of game bird.gamebookA book of games.gamecardA card used as part of a game, such as a bingo or keno card or a scratch card.gamecockA rooster used in cockfighting.gamefish(fishing) Fish deemed suitable for the sport of angling, as opposed to those caught primarily for food.gamegoerOne who goes to or attends a game.gamelandAn expanse or area on which game can be hunted, or is plentiful.gamelangAbbreviation of game or language (“Language learning through video games”)gamelansplural of gamelangamelessWithout game (wild animals to be hunted as food).gamelikeResembling a game.gamemodeAlternative form of game mode.gamenessThe quality of being game; bravery, courage or pluckgameparkAlternative form of game park.gameplanAlternative form of game plan.gameplayThe totality of player experiences during a game, such as the gaming environment and the competitive interaction with other players; often with reference to a video game or a board game.gameport(computing) A hardware port for communication with a game controller.gamertagA pseudonym by which an individual playing an online game with others is identifiedgameshowAlternative spelling of game show.gamesmanOne who engages in gamesmanship.gamesomeFull of sport; playful.gamesterA person who plays games.gametimeAlternative form of game time.gametoid(biology) Any multinucleate gametegametype(often game theory) A type of game.gameware(software, video games) Video game software.gamewiseIn terms of games.gamifiedsimple past and past participle of gamifygaminessThe quality of being gamy.gaminishResembling or characteristic of a gamine.gammanym(uncommon) Tetracycline.gammarid(zoology) Any amphipod of the suborder Gammaridea.gammonedsimple past and past participle of gammongammoner(slang, archaic) A thief's accomplice who distracts the victim while the thief steals.gamodeme(biology) A set of organisms in which any pair of members can breed together, i.e. exchange gametes to produce fertile offspring.gamogonySynonym of gametogony.gamsbartA tuft of chamois or other hair traditionally worn as a decoration on hats in alpine Austria and Bavaria.gananite(mineralogy) An isometric-hextetrahedral gray mineral containing bismuth and fluorine.ganderedsimple past and past participle of gandergandouraA type of long robe or gown worn in North Africa.gandurahAlternative form of gandoura.gangbang(US, slang) An act of a street gang committing crimes as a group, such as attacking random people on the streets.gangdaysplural of gangdaygangerelAlternative form of gangrel.ganglandThe underworld of organized crime.gangliacOf or pertaining to a ganglion; ganglial.ganglialOf or pertaining to a gangliongangliarRelating to the ganglia.gangliercomparative form of gangly: more ganglyganglikeResembling a gang.ganglineA central line connecting a sled etc. to the individual tuglines of the animals that draw it.ganglingAwkwardly tall and thin, ungraceful.ganglionAn encapsulated collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.ganglordThe leader of a criminal gang.gangmateA member of the same gang.gangpile(colloquial) An argument or fight in which one side is greatly advantaged by being more numerous or more closely allied than the other side.gangplowA plow with multiple plowshares, moldboards, and colters, arranged in a series to turn parallel furrows simultaneously.gangrapeAlternative form of gang rape.gangreenObsolete form of gangrene.gangrellAlternative form of gangrel.gangreneThe necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.gangshag(slang) Synonym of gangbang (group sex)gangsmanA member of a gang of workers, especially at a dock; a dock porter.gangsome(golf) A large organised pool of golfers made up of multiple smaller groups or foursomes; a group of golfers larger than a fivesome playing togethergangstahAlternative form of gangsta.gangstasplural of gangstagangsterA member of a criminal or street gang.gangwarsplural of gangwargangwaysplural of gangwayganisterA hard, fine-grained sandstone, used in manufacturing silica bricks for lining furnaces.gankyrin(biochemistry) An oncoprotein, having multiple ankyrin repeats, that forms part of a proteasomegannetryA colony of gannets (especially one established on an isolated marine rock, during the breeding season).ganodont(zoology) Any member of the Ganodonta.ganoidal(zoology, obsolete) Relating or belonging to the ganoids.ganthiyaA Gujarati fried snack made from gram flour.gantline(nautical) A line rigged to a mast, used to hoist rigging.gantlopeThe military punishment known as running the gauntlet.gantriedHaving a gantry.gantriesplural of gantryganzfeld(chiefly attributive) A particular phenomenon of visual perception, the ganzfeld effect.gaolbait(Commonwealth) Dated spelling of jailbait.gaolbird(Commonwealth) Dated spelling of jailbird.gaoliangAlternative form of kaoliang.gapeline(ornithology) The outer edge of a bird's gape, especially when enlarged in a chick or immature bird.gapeseedAlternative form of gape seed.gapesing(UK, dialect, West Country, Herefordshire, archaic) The act of gazing about; sightseeing.gapewormA parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachea), that infects the tracheas of some birds and causes the disease gapes.gapinglySo as to gape or open wide.garabatoUncaria guianensis, a plant found in Guyana.garagingpresent participle and gerund of garagegaragistA French car mechanic or garage worker.garancin(organic chemistry) Alternative spelling of garancinegarapata(US) A kind of wood tick.garbager(uncommon) One who collects, sorts, or disposes of garbage.garbagesthird-person singular simple present indicative of garbagegarbagey(informal) Like garbage; trashy, worthless.garbanzoA seed of this plant; the chickpea.garbidgeArchaic spelling of garbage.garbless(archaic) Without clothing.garblingpresent participle and gerund of garblegarboard(nautical) The board on a boat which attaches to the keel running fore and aft along the bottom.garboilsplural of garboilgarcette(historical) A French women's hairstyle from the 16th century where the hair was pulled back over the forehead.garciniaA tropical tree of the genus Garcinia, including the mangosteen and the gamboge tree.garcinolA polyisoprenylated benzophenone derivative, isolated from Garcinia indica, that is a potent inhibitor of histone acetyltransferasesgardenedHaving gardens or maintained like a garden.gardenerOne who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.gardeniaAny of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.gardenryThe art or skill of gardening.gardevinA large bottle or jug for holding wine.gardyloo(Scotland, historical) A cry used to warn passersby that a vessel of wastewater is about to be emptied into the street.garganeyA small dabbling duck, Anas querquedula, that breeds in much of Europe and western Asia, and winters in Africa.garglingpresent participle and gerund of garglegargoyleA carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.garishlyIn a garish manner.garkleinEllipsis of garklein recorder.garlandsplural of garlandgarlandyResembling a garlandgarlickeObsolete spelling of garlic.garlicksplural of garlickgarlickyTasting or smelling of garlic.garmenteObsolete form of garment.garmento(business, fashion) Someone active in the garment industry, especially in New York.garmentsplural of garmentgarnacheAlternative form of ganache (“kind of surcoat”).garneredsimple past and past participle of garnergarneterOne who garnets (shreds wool, rags, etc. for reuse).garnison(Early Modern, rare) garrison (military post or the troops stationed at it)garnysonAlternative form of garnison.garotterAlternative spelling of garrotter.garretedLodged in a garret.garreterAlternative form of garreteer (“poor writer; literary hack”).garrigueA type of low scrubland found on limestone soils in southern France and other parts of the Mediterranean Basin.garrisonA permanent military post.garrotedsimple past and past participle of garrotegarroterA person who uses a garrote.garrotesplural of garrotegarrotteAlternative spelling of garrote.gartanin(organic chemistry) A xanthone, 1,3,5,8-tetrahydroxy-2,4-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one, present in mangosteengarteredwearing a gartergasalierA gas-powered chandelier.gascoyneObsolete form of gaskin (“hose; trousers”).gaselierAlternative form of gasalier.gasfieldAlternative form of gas field.gasfiredAlternative spelling of gas-fired.gashaponAlternative form of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).gasifiedsimple past and past participle of gasifygasifierAn apparatus used to perform gasification.gasifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gasifygasiformHaving the form of a gas; gaseous.gasketedFitted with a gasket.gaslampsplural of gaslampgaslightA lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).gasmasksplural of gasmaskgasoducta gas pipeline.gasogene(historical) A type of Victorian seltzer bottle, consisting of two mesh-encased glass globes arranged so that a reaction between tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate produced carbon dioxide gas which carbonated the enclosed beverage and expelled it through a siphon valve.gasoleneAlternative spelling of gasoline.gasolierAlternative form of gasalier.gasoline(countable) Any specific kind of this fuel.gaspeiteAlternative form of gaspéite.gaspipesplural of gaspipegasproofMade of or covered with material that doesn't allow gas in.gasteralOf or pertaining to the stomach.gastfullObsolete form of ghastful.gasthausA German inn or guesthouse.gastightimpermeable to gasesgastnessObsolete spelling of ghastness.gastraea(biology, obsolete) A hypothetical animal form assumed by Ernst Haeckel as the ancestor of all metazoic animals.gastreumAlternative form of gastraeum.gastrickObsolete form of gastric.gastrinsplural of gastringastroidHaving the form of a stomachgastrula(embryology) A stage in the development of embryos of most animals consisting of a three-layered sac of ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm.gasworksA factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution).gateable(physics, of a circuit) Having a gate that may be externally controlledgatefoldTo fold in this manner.gatekeepTo control or limit access to something.gatelessWithout a gate.gatelikeResembling or characteristic of a gate.gatelineA row of turnstiles allowing passengers to enter or exit on inserting a ticket.gatelite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral with formula CaCe₃Al₂(Al,Mg)(Mg,Fe2+,Al)(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)₃(O,F)(OH,O)₂gatepier(architecture) Either of the pair of piers or pillars supporting a gate.gateposta vertical post from which a gate is hung/attached.gateward(Scotland, obsolete) Straight, or directly; in the way towards.gateware(computing) Logic implemented in configurable digital logic gates.gatewaysplural of gatewaygatewiseArranged to resemble a gate.gatheredsimple past and past participle of gathergathererA person who gathers things.gatoring(informal, US) The act of almost completely submerging oneself in water to resemble an alligatorgattered(UK, slang) Drunk.gauchelyIn a gauche manner.gaudiestsuperlative form of gaudy: most gaudygaudless(archaic) Not ornamental.gauffersthird-person singular simple present indicative of gauffergauffredAlternative form of gauffered.gaugableAlternative form of gaugeable.gaultite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zinc.gaumless(dialectal) Alternative spelling of gormless.gauntletProtective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.gauntreeArchaic form of gantry.gaushalaAlternative form of goshala.gaussageThe intensity of a magnetic field, expressed in gausses.gaussianAlternative letter-case form of Gaussian.gaussoid(mathematics) A Gaussian curve.gauvison(archaic, Northern England, especially Yorkshire) Alternative spelling of gorbuson.gavelingpresent participle and gerund of gavelgaveller(obsolete) A usurer.gavelman(law, historical) A tenant liable to tribute.gavelock(rare, obsolete) A spear or dart.gavialid(zoology) Any reptile of the family Gavialidae.gavottesplural of gavottegawdlessPronunciation spelling of godless.gawkling(rare) One who is awkward or gawkygawksomeCharacterised or marked by gawking or gawkinessgawmless(dialectal) Alternative spelling of gormless.gawntreeArchaic form of gantry.gawvison(archaic, Northern England) Alternative spelling of gorbuson.gayageum(music) A zither-like chordophone, most often with twelve strings, originating in the traditional music of Korea.gaydiang(historical) An Annamese ship with two masts, triangular sails, and a curved deck.gayetiesplural of gayetygayfullyIn a gayful mannergaylordsplural of gaylordgayphobeOne who hates or is prejudiced against gay people; a homophobe.gayspeakThe style of language used by people who are gay, or homosexual.gaytopia(informal) A very gay-friendly place or environment.gayvenueSynonym of gayborhood.gaywingsPolygala paucifolia, a perennial flowering plant with pink and white flowers.gazaniasplural of gazaniagazeboedHaving a gazebo.gazelessBlind, unseeing.gazellesplural of gazellegazement(obsolete) View, stare.gazettalThe act of gazettinggazettedsimple past and past participle of gazettegazettesplural of gazettegazinglyWith a gaze; staringly.gazogeneAlternative form of gasogene.gazookus(US, slang, dated) An unspecified item; a thingy or gadget.gazoomphAlternative form of gazump.gazpachoA cold soup of Spanish origin, made with olive oil, vinegar, bread and raw vegetables such as tomatoes, garlic, onion, cucumber and sweet peppers.gazumperOne who gazumps.gazunder(British, colloquial) To reduce the offer price of a property after agreeing to a higher one (normally just before contracts are exchanged)gazungasplural of gazungagazzetta(historical) An old Venetian coin, equal to a halfpenny.gealousyObsolete form of jealousy.gearcaseAlternative form of gear case.gearheadA mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.gearingsplural of gearinggearknob(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission.gearlessWithout gears.gearlikeResembling or characteristic of a gear (grooved wheel).gearworkA mechanical assembly of gears.geckoletAny of various small geckos in the Sphaerodactylus genusgeekfest(informal) An event or situation that is very geeky.geekgasm(slang) A feeling of intense excitement or pleasure over something geeky.geekhead(derogatory) A geek.geekhoodThe quality of being a geek; geekiness.geeklikeResembling or characteristic of a geek; nerdy.geekling(slang, sometimes derogatory) A young or unimportant geek.geeknessThe state, quality, or condition of (being) a geekgeeksomeCharacterised or marked by geekinessgeekster(informal) Someone who is extremely studious or has esoteric knowledge, especially in technological subjects.geekwear(colloquial) Clothing befitting a geek.geelhoutA broad-leaved yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius), or any other tree of genus Podocarpus.geepoundSynonym of slug (“unit of mass”).gefuffleAlternative form of kerfuffle.gegenion(physical chemistry, physics) A counterion: an ion of opposite charge to another in an electrochemical or ion transport system.gehennasplural of gehennagekkonid(zoology) Any member of the family Gekkonidae, the largest family of geckos.gekkotan(zoology) Any member of the Gekkota infraorder of reptiles, the geckos.gelasticPertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.gelatine(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative spelling of gelatin.gelatiniA Jell-O shot served in a cocktail glass.gelatinsplural of gelatingelationThe formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.geldable(obsolete) Liable to the payment of taxes; subject to taxation.geldingsplural of geldinggelidityThe state or quality of being gelid.gellableAlternative spelling of gelable.gelongmaA female gelong.gelsemiaSynonym of gelsemine.gelsolin(biology) An actin-binding protein that is a key regulator of actin filament assembly and disassembly.gematriaA cabalistic method of interpreting Hebrew words, based on numerical values of letters.gematricPertaining to gematria or values obtained by it.gemelled(architecture) Alternative form of gemeled (“divided into two”).gemerald(Internet slang) Internet content of good quality that's higher than a gemgeminateForming a pair.geminite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.geminousdouble; appearing or growing in pairsgemmatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gemmategemmeous(archaic) Resembling or relating to gems.gemmiestsuperlative form of gemmy: most gemmygemmularRelating to a gemmule.gemmulesplural of gemmulegemologyThe art and science of gems.gempylid(zoology) Any fish of the escolar family, Gempylidae.gemsbuckAlternative form of gemsbok.gemshornAn instrument of the ocarina family, historically made from the horn of a chamois, goat, or other animal.gemsmithA maker or worker of gems; a jewelergemstoneA gem, usually made of minerals.genarianAn elderly person, especially one over the age of 60.gendarmeA member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.genderal(uncommon) Related to gender.genderedsimple past and past participle of gender (“assign gender to”)genderer(obsolete, poetic) One who or that which engenders or brings on something.gendericRelating to gender.genderly(rare) According to or with regard to gender.genearch(historical) The chief of a family, clan, or tribe.genebankAlternative form of gene bank.genechip(genetics) A microarray used in analysing genomes.geneflow(genetics) The transfer of alleles or genes between populationsgenelessWithout genes.genelikeResembling or characteristic of genes.genepoolAlternative form of gene pool.generallArchaic spelling of general.generalsplural of generalgenerantgenerative; producinggenerate(transitive) To bring into being; give rise to.generich(genetics) Having a higher than normal concentration of genesgenerickObsolete form of generic.generics(computing, programming) The use of templates, etc., to create generic source code that can be used in many situations.generify(computing) To make generic.generousNoble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.genesiacPertaining to origin.genesial(archaic, rare) Of or relating to generation or genes.genetics(biology) The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.genetiveArchaic spelling of genitive.genetous(archaic) Congenital.genetrapAlternative form of gene trap.genetrixAlternative form of genitrix.genewiseOne gene at a timegenfiver(fandom slang, Pokémon, derogatory) Someone who considers the fifth generation of Pokémon (BW and B2W2) the Pokémon franchise's peak in quality or the last good entries in the series, especially when elitist about the generations that came after.geniallyIn a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.genipapoAlternative form of genipap.genipapsplural of genipapgenistasplural of genistagenistin(organic chemistry) An isoflavone glycoside extracted from soybeangenitalsSynonym of genitalia.genitingA variety of apple that ripens very earlygenitiveOf, pertaining to, or used in the genitive case.genitorsplural of genitorgenitory(obsolete) A testicle.genitrixThe biological mother of a child.genitureBirth; begetting.geniusesplural of geniusgenizeroThe wood of the tree Samanea saman.gennaker(nautical) A sail having characteristics of a genoa and a spinnaker.genocide(by extension) The systematic suppression of ideas or practices on the basis of cultural or ethnic origin; culturicide.genocopyA trait that is a phenotypic copy of a genetic trait but is caused by a different genotypegenocyteMisspelling of gonocyte.genodeme(ecology) A population of genetically identical organismsgenogram(medicine) A pictorial representation of a patient's family tree together with details of the medical history of each persongenoisesplural of genoisegenologythe study of genresgenomics(genetics) The study of the complete genome of an organism.genosomeA lipid-DNA complex used for gene delivery in gene therapygenotypeA group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.genovese(especially of food) Alternative spelling of Genovese.genovino(historical) A gold coin used in the Republic of Genoa from 1252 to 1415.gentiansplural of gentiangentilesplural of gentilegentilicTribal or national.gentilly(Early Modern) Obsolete spelling of gently.gentisin(archaic, organic chemistry) gentianingentlestsuperlative form of gentle: most gentlegentlingpresent participle and gerund of gentlegentrice(archaic) The state or quality of being high-born; gentility.gentrifyTo develop and invest in a penurious or impoverished place.geobasedBased on geographical data.geobiont(biology) Any organism that lives in the soilgeoblockAlternative form of geo-block.geoboardA board with nails or pegs around which elastic bands can be looped in order to explore concepts in geometry.geocacheA container hidden in a specific location during geocaching.geocarpy(biology) The production by plants of diaspores within the soil.geochartA map of a country, continent, or region with charts or chart elements assigned to specific areas.geocidalCharacterized by or committing geocide, the destruction of the earth or its ecosystems.geocodedsimple past and past participle of geocodegeocoderA software mechanism for geocoding.geocorisThe big-eyed bug.geodesic(geometry) The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.geodeticOf or relating to geodesy; geodesic.geodizedsimple past and past participle of geodizegeoducksplural of geoduckgeofacet(computing, geography) A technique for visualising data for a range of geographic regions, in which a series of identically-sized plots (for instance, bar charts) are arranged in a way that mimics the real-world geographical configuration of the regions.geofence(transitive, computing) To provide a geofence around (an area).geofluid(geology) Any subsurface fluid, such as groundwater, geothermal fluids, basinal brines, petroleum or magmatic fluid.geofrontAn underground urban area built to expand a city that is geographically limited.geofugal(astronomy, rare) Moving away from the Earth.geogenicOf or relating to the history of the earth.geoglyph(chiefly archaeology) A large-scale drawing or image made on the ground by arranging lines of stones, scratching the earth, etc., and often only fully visible from a distance or the air.geognost(historical or obsolete) Someone versed in geognosy; a geologist.geognosy(obsolete or historical) The geological study of the Earth's structure and composition.geogonicOf or relating to geogony, or to the formation of the Earth.geolatryThe worship of the Earth.geologer(dated) A geologist.geologicOf, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.geologue(obsolete, geology) geologistgeomalic(obsolete, biology) Relating to geomalismgeomance(ambitransitive) To divine by geomancy.geomancyA method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.geomaticOf or pertaining to geomatics.geometerA mathematician who specializes in geometry.geometry(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.geomoroi(historical) Alternative form of geomori.geomungoA zither of ancient Korean origin, with frets and movable bridges, played by plucking with a stick.geomycinAny of a group of plant antibiotics related to oxytetracyclinegeonastyA nastic response to gravity.geonomicRelating to geonomy.geoparse(transitive) To parse (text identifying a place) into an unambiguous geographic reference.geopathygeopathic effects generallygeopbyte(computing, nonstandard) Roughly 10³⁰ bytes; 1024 brontobytes.geopetal(astronomy, rare) Moving towards the Earth.geophageA creature that eats earthy substances such as clay and chalk.geophagyThe practice of eating earthy substances such as clay and chalk, often during famines or thought to augment a mineral-deficient diet.geophase(geology) A point in the sequence of geochemical changes that occur as minerals are formed from cooling magma.geophileAn organism that lives or thrives in soil.geophily(zoology) The property of spending a stage of life underground.geophone(geology) A form of microphone that detects and records seismic vibrations.geophonyNaturally occurring sound produced by a habitat, excluding sounds made by living organisms.geophyte(botany) A perennial plant, for example the potato or daffodil, which in spring propagates from an underground organ such as a bulb, tuber, corm or rhizome.geoponic(now rare) Relating to tillage of the earth, soil, or agriculture.geoprobeA probe used for studying the earth.georadarGround-penetrating radar.georgickObsolete form of georgic.geoscopy(dated) Knowledge or study of the earth or soil, obtained by inspection.geosophyThe study of geographical knowledge from any or all points of view, not merely scientifically.geospaceThe region of outer space near Earth, including the upper atmosphere, ionosphere and magnetosphere.geotaxicMisspelling of geotactic.geotaxis(biology) A living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces.geothermA geoisotherm.geoticalAlternative form of geotic.geotriid(zoology) Any fish in the family Geotriidae.geozonalOf or pertaining to a geozone.gephyrin(biochemistry) A protein associated with synapses.gepironeA piperazine drug with potential applications as an anxiolytic and antidepressant.geranate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of geranic acidgeranial(organic chemistry) One of the two isomers of citralgeraniin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin found in geraniums.geranine(medicine, dated) An astringent obtained from the root of Geranium maculatum or cranesbill.geraniol(organic chemistry) A monoterpenoid alcohol found in the essential oils of rose, palmarosa and citronellageranium(strictly) Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium, of family Geraniaceae.gerardia(botany) Any of the genus Agalinis of flowering plants.gerberasplural of gerberagerbilleDated spelling of gerbil.gerenuksplural of gerenukgeriatrySynonym of geriatrics.germaineObsolete form of germane.germanicOf or containing germanium.germaninSynonym of suramin.germanyl(inorganic chemistry) The radical GeH₃ derived from germanegermband(embryology) The band of germ layers that forms on the ventral side of the embryo during gastrulation in insects.germiestsuperlative form of germy: most germygerminalRelating to springgermlessFree from germs.germlikeHaving the characteristics of a germgermlineThose cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.germlingthe organism produced by germination of an algal or fungal spore, but especially an immature gametophyte produced by the germination of a tetraspore.germogen(biology) A polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain ova are developed.germtubeAlternative form of germ tube.gerocomy(rare) Medical treatment of the elderly.geronimoA cry before jumping out of or into something.gerontalSynonym of gerontic.gerontes(historical, Ancient Greece) magistrates in Sparta who, with the kings, constituted the GerousiageronticOf or pertaining to old age or the elderly.geropigaAlternative form of jeropiga.gerospanThe length of time in one's life where one is geriatric.gerundalBeing or pertaining to a gerund.gerygoneAny of several species of Australasian warblers in the genus Gerygone.geryonid(zoology) Any crab in the family Geryonidae.gesneria(botany) Any of the genus Gesneria of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae.gestagen(biochemistry, steroids) progestagengestatedsimple past and past participle of gestategestatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gestategestatorOne who gestates.gesticalAlternative form of gestic (“consisting of gestures”).gestorneObsolete spelling of jazerant.gesturalOf, pertaining to, or using gestures.gesturedsimple past and past participle of gesturegesturerOne who gestures.gesturesplural of gesturegetawaysplural of getawaygetpennyAlternative form of get-penny.gettable(originally Scotland) Able to be gotten.gewgawedCovered in or decorated with gewgaws.gewgawryGaudiness; ornamentation, show.geyerite(mineralogy) Synonym of lollingite.geyseralOf or relating to a geyser.geyseredsimple past and past participle of geysergeysericOf or relating to a geyser.gezellig(chiefly in Dutch contexts, rare) Having a cosy or pleasant, or sociable atmosphere; convivial and inviting.gharialsplural of gharialgharriesplural of gharrieghastful(archaic) Causing fear; terrifying.ghastilyIn a ghastly manner.ghatwali(India, historical) The feudal tenure of a ghatwal.ghawazeeA type of female dancer popular in Egypt in the 19th century, who danced in a style similar to the belly dance.ghaychak(music) Any of several lute-like stringed instruments of Asian origin.gherkinsplural of gherkinghettoesplural of ghettoghitternAlternative spelling of gittern.ghooting(India) A kind of inferior limestone.ghorkharSynonym of onager (“Asiatic wild ass”).ghostbanSynonym of shadowban.ghostbox(informal) An abandoned mall or big-box store.ghostdomThe condition, state, or realm of ghosts or spirits; spirituality; spiritualism.ghostessA female ghost.ghostify(transitive) To make ghostly, or turn into a ghost.ghostilyIn a ghostlike manner.ghosting(colloquial) A method of ending a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.ghostishghostly; spectralghostismBelief in ghosts.ghostletA little ghost.ghouleryghoulishnessghouliesplural of ghoulieghoulishOf or pertaining to ghouls.ghoulismGhoulish behaviour; the quality of being or acting like a ghoul.ghunghatAlternative form of ghoonghat.ghungroo(music) A small metallic bell, usually part of a set strung together and worn on an anklet, especially by classical Indian dancers.giambeuxObsolete form of jambeaux, plural of jambeau.gianduiaAlternative spelling of gianduja.giandujaA Piedmontese preparation of chocolate containing about 50 percent hazelnut and almond paste.giantdomThe realm or state of giants.giantess(fantasy, mythology) A female giant.giantishResembling or characteristic of a giant.giantismSynonym of gigantism.giantize(transitive) To make giant or gigantic; to increase to huge proportions.giardial(pathology) Relating to the Giardia parasitegibanicaA traditional dish from the Balkans made from filo pastry and white cheese.gibberedsimple past and past participle of gibber; to talk incomprehensiblygibbererOne who gibbers (talks rapidly and incoherently).gibbeted(US) simple past and past participle of gibbetgibbletsMisspelling of giblets.gibbsite(mineralogy) A mineral with monoclinic crystals, usually white, Al(OH)₃.gibibyte(computing) Strictly, 2³⁰ (1024³, or 1,073,741,824) bytes or 2¹⁰ (1024) mebibytes, as opposed to a gigabyte.gibinglyWith gibes; scornfully; jestingly.gibstaff(obsolete) A staff to gauge water, or to push a boat.giddiestsuperlative form of giddy: most giddygiddyingpresent participle and gerund of giddygiddyishSomewhat giddy.gifblaar(South Africa) Dichapetalum cymosum, a poisonous plant.giftbookA book designed to be given as a gift.giftcardAlternative form of gift card.giftedlyIn a gifted manner; with talent.giftlessWithout a gift.giftpackA package of gifts.giftshopAlternative form of gift shop.giftwareItems designed to be bought as giftsgiftwrapAlternative spelling of gift-wrap.gigabase(genetics) One billion bases (nucleotides) as a unit of length of a nucleic acidgigabaud(computing) one thousand million baudgigabitsplural of gigabitgigabuck(informal, usually in the plural) A billion dollars.gigabyte(computing, formal) One billion (10⁹, or 1,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 megabytes.gigacastSynonym of gigacasting; A cast manufactured by gigacasting.gigachad(by extension, Internet slang, sometimes sarcastic) An extremely admirable man; a Chad among Chads.gigacityA city even larger in scale than a megacity.gigafire(neologism) A wildfire which burns more than one million acres.gigaflop(computing) A unit of measure for the calculating speed of a computer equal to one billion (10⁹) floating point operations per second.gigagram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁹ grams. Symbol: Gggigantol(organic chemistry) The bibenzyl phenol 5-[2-(3-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-methoxyphenol that inhibits cancer migrationgigavoltOne billion (10⁹) volts. Symbol: GV.gigawattOne thousand million (10⁹) watts, an amount of power large enough to power such things as a midsize town or several small ones. (Consuming 1 gigawatt during a duration of 1 hour consumes 1 gigawatt-hour of energy.)gigayearA billion years: a thousand million years, that is, a thousand thousand thousand years.gigelira(music, obsolete) A xylophone.gigerium(anatomy) The gizzard of some birds.gigglersplural of gigglergigglingpresent participle and gerund of gigglegighouseA building for keeping a gig (horse-drawn carriage) when not in use; carriage house.gigliato(historical) A silver coin established in 1303 by Charles II of Anjou in Naples, and then also in Provence from 1330, and depicting on its reverse side a lily entwined around a cross.gilalite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.gilbertsplural of gilbertgildableCapable of being gilded, or covered with gold.gildhallDated form of guildhall.gildingsplural of gildinggillarooSalmo stomachicus, a trout found in Ireland.gilliansplural of gilliangilliverA gillyflower.gilllessLacking gills.gillnetsplural of gillnetgiltheadA marine fish, Sparus aurata (gilt-head bream), with a golden-coloured head; the giltpoll.giltlessNot gilded; lacking gilt.giltwoodWood that has been gilded or painted gold.gimbaledsimple past and past participle of gimbalgimcrackShowy but of poor quality; worthless.gimletedsimple past and past participle of gimletgimmicksplural of gimmickgimmickyResembling, or characteristic of a gimmick.gimpsuitAlternative form of gimp suit.gingelliAlternative form of gingilli.gingelly(India) The sesame plant.gingeredSpiced with ginger.gingerlyIn a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.gingerol(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric compounds responsible for the heat of gingergingette(colloquial, often derogatory) A female with reddish-brown hair.ginghamsplural of ginghamgingivaeplural of gingivagingivalRelating to the gums.ginglymiplural of ginglymusgingsengObsolete spelling of ginseng.ginhouseA building where cotton is ginned.ginkgoesplural of ginkgoginkgoid(zoology) Any gymnosperm in the subclass Ginkgoidae.ginmillsplural of ginmillginorite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, and oxygen.ginsengsplural of ginsengginshangObsolete form of ginseng.gintoninA glycolipoprotein fraction isolated from ginseng.giornata(art) The amount of painting that can be done in a day, important in producing frescos.gipsydomAlternative form of gypsydom.gipsyingpresent participle and gerund of gipsygipsyismAlternative form of gypsyism.giraffesplural of giraffegiraffidAn animal of the family Giraffidae (such as giraffes (Giraffa spp.) and okapis (Okapia johnstoni)).girasole(US) Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke.girdered(in combination) Having a specified number or kind of girders.girlbandAlternative form of girl band.girlboss(neologism) A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world.girlchik(US, Jewish, slang) Term of endearment for a girl or woman.girlcock(vulgar, transgender slang) The penis of a trans woman.girldick(transgender slang, vulgar) The penis of a trans woman.girlfailSynonym of girlfailure.girlhood(uncountable) The state or condition of being a girl.girlitis(informal, humorous) A tendency of a boy to interact with or think about girls, said as if it were due to a disease or affliction.girlkindAll girls, considered as a group.girllessWithout a girl or girls.girllikeResembling or characteristic of a girl.girllove(euphemistic) Paedophilic, hebephilic, or ephebophilic attraction to girls.girlmode(transgender slang) The state of presenting as female.girlness(nonstandard) The state or condition of being a girl; femininity, girlhood.girlyman(slang, derogatory) An effeminate man.girlypop(uncountable, sometimes derogatory) Pop music involving female singers, seen as being especially feminine or girly.girlzineA zine written predominantly by and for girls, specifically the riot grrrl subculture.girmityaA descendant of indentured Indian labourers brought to Fiji to work on sugar cane plantations for the European settlers.girollesplural of girollegirthfulCharacterised by girth; girthygirthingpresent participle and gerund of girthgirtline(nautical, archaic) A gantline.gisaringA type of polearm: the gisarme.gitosideA particular steroid glycoside.gitostinA particular steroid glycoside.gitternsplural of gitterngiudecca(historical) A Jewish ghetto in an Italian city.giveableAlternative form of givable.giveawaySomething that is given away or handed out for free.givenessThe act of giving or yielding; submission; concession; allowance.gizmotic(slang) Being or relating to a gizmo.gizzardsplural of gizzardglabella(anatomy) The space between the eyebrows and above the nose.glabrateBecoming smooth (as if with age).glabrene(organic chemistry) An isoflavene and xenoestrogen found in liquorice root.glabrismSynonym of glabrity.glabritysmoothness or baldness.glabrousBald, hairless; smooth.glacetteA form of wine cooler, in the form of a double-walled cylindrical vessel, that maintains the temperature of an already chilled bottle of wine rather than cooling itglacialsplural of glacialglaciateTo cover with ice or a glacier.glaciersplural of glacierglaciousCharacteristic, composed, or of the nature of icy; icy.gladdensthird-person singular simple present indicative of gladdengladdestsuperlative form of glad: most gladgladdingpresent participle and gerund of gladgladhandAlternative spelling of glad-hand.gladiate(botany) Sword-shaped.gladiolegladiolus (flowering plant)gladioliplural of gladiolusgladnessThe state of being glad; joy.gladragsAlternative form of glad rags.gladsomeMarked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.glaebule(soil science) Any structure, in soil, whose morphology is different from the surrounding matrixglaistig(folklore) A kind of ghost in Scottish folklore, usually depicted as a woman, a goat, or a hybrid of the two.glamazon(colloquial) A tall glamorous woman.glamcore(informal) A style of glamorous rock music; glam rock.glamfest(slang) A highly glamorous event.glammingpresent participle and gerund of glamglamoursplural of glamourglamoury(obsolete, literary) magicglampingAny of various luxury forms of camping.glancingpresent participle and gerund of glanceglandage(obsolete) The feeding of pigs with nuts or mast.glandersAn infectious disease of horses, mules, and donkeys caused by the bacterium Burkholderia, one species of which may be transmitted to humans.glandule(anatomy) A small gland or secreting vessel.glareous(archaic) glairyglaresid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Glaresidae.glargineEllipsis of insulin glargine.glasnost(historical) 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroikaglassery(countable) A business that works with glass or glassware; glassworks.glasseyeA fish, the walleyed pike.glassfulThe amount that a glass will hold.glassiercomparative form of glassy: more glassyglassiesplural of glassyglassify(transitive) Synonym of vitrify: to convert a silica-bearing material to a glasslike substance by applying heat.glassilyIn a glassy manner.glassineA light paper used as interleaving between artworks or stamp album pages.glassingpresent participle and gerund of glassglassite(science fiction) A fictional material, typically described as being transparent like glass.glassmanA person who manufactures glass.glassmenplural of glassmanglaucine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid obtained from various plant of genus Glaucium (horned poppy).glaucoma(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.glaucope(anthropology, genetics, dated) A person with dark hair and blue eyes.glaucoseAlternative form of glaucous.glaucousOf a pale grey or bluish-green, especially when covered with a powdery residue.glaverer(obsolete) A flatterer.glaymoreAlternative form of claymore (a sword)glazableAlternative form of glazeable.glazedlyWith glazed eyes.glaziersplural of glazierglaziery(uncountable) The craft of a glazier; making and fitting windows.glaziestsuperlative form of glazy: most glazyglazingsplural of glazinggleamiercomparative form of gleamy: more gleamygleamilyIn a gleamy manner.gleamingHaving a bright sheen.gleanersplural of gleanergleaning(countable) Something learned by gleaning.glebiferA cup-shaped organ that supports the gleba in some fungigleefullArchaic form of gleeful.gleekingpresent participle and gerund of gleekgleelessDevoid of glee.gleesomeCharacterised or marked by glee; gleeful; joyous.glegness(Scotland) The quality of being gleg (smart; quick; brisk).glenlikeResembling or characteristic of a glen.glenzing(computer graphics) A technique for simulating translucency by storing extra colour values in the palette that represent the combined colours of intersecting objects in a scene.gleysoilAlternative form of gleysol.gliadineArchaic form of gliadin.gliadinsplural of gliadinglialikeResembling or characteristic of glia.glibbery(obsolete) Slippery; changeable.glibnessThe condition of being glib; having fluent words but shallowness in understanding.gliddery(UK, archaic) Slippery; smooth.glimmersplural of glimmerglimmeryGlimmering; shimmery.glimpsedsimple past and past participle of glimpseglimpserOne who glimpses something.glimpsesplural of glimpseglintingpresent participle and gerund of glintgliobulb(cytology) A spherical extension of a glial cellgliocyteSynonym of glial cell.gliotype(cytology) The type of cell in a gliomaglissadeA sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps.glissant(heraldry) Gliding horizontally in an undulant posture.glistensthird-person singular simple present indicative of glistenglisteny(informal) Having a glistening appearance.glitazar(pharmacology) Any of a class of drugs used to control diabetes.glitchedAffected by a glitch.glitchesplural of glitchglittersthird-person singular simple present indicative of glitterglitteryThat glitters.glitziercomparative form of glitzy: more glitzyglitzilyIn a glitzy way.gloamingTwilight, as at early morning (dawn) or (especially) early evening; dusk.gloatilyIn a gloaty manner, gloatingly.gloatingpresent participle and gerund of gloatgloballyIn all places or situations.globatedAlternative form of globate.globefulAs much or as many as would fill a globe.globeletA little globe.globitalBoth global and digital; relating to the use of computer technology by the international masses, especially with regard to the recording of human memories.globocopA political system or government with a foreign policy that engages in interventionism, intrusiveness or imperialismgloboidsplural of globoidglobularRoughly spherical in shape; globe-shaped.globulesplural of globuleglobuletA little globule.globulin(biochemistry) Any of a group of simple proteins, soluble in water only in the presence of salts, that are coagulated by heatglobulol(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in eucalyptus oil.globulusThe nucleus globosus.glocallyIn a way that is both global and local.glomalin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein found in soil, important in the storage of carbonglomerid(zoology) Any millipede in the family Glomeridae.glommingpresent participle and gerund of glomglomularMisspelling of glomerular.glonoineAlternative form of glonoin.gloomful(archaic or poetic) gloomygloomiercomparative form of gloomy: more gloomygloomies(informal) Preceded by the: gloom, despondency.gloomilyIn a gloomy manner.gloomingpresent participle and gerund of gloomgloopilyIn a gloopy way.gloppilyIn a gloppy mannerglorifulFilled with glory; gloriousgloriosaAny of the lilies of the genus Gloriosa.glorioso(obsolete) A boaster.gloriousExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.gloryfulAlternative form of gloriful.gloryingpresent participle and gerund of gloryglossaryA list of difficult words or specialized terms used in a particular book or document, or in a particular domain of knowledge, with their definitions; a list of glosses (explanatory annotations).glossemeThe smallest irreducible unit of both the content and expression planes of language; the basic unit of language in the theory of glossematics.glossersplural of glosserglossiercomparative form of glossy: more glossyglossiesplural of glossyglossilyIn a glossy manner.glossinaA tsetse fly; any fly of the genus Glossina.glossingThe addition of a gloss, or explanatory note.glossism(linguistics) A focus on the translated meaning of a word or phrase, ignoring all other linguistic attributes such as syntax and phonology.glossist(obsolete) A writer of glosses, or comments.gloutingsullen, poutingglovebagAn inflatable polythene chamber, with built-in gloves, used to work in an enclosed environmentgloveboxAlternative form of glove box.glovefulAs much as a glove can hold.gloverin(biochemistry) An inducible antibacterial protein present in the pupae of the giant silk moth Hyalophoragloweredsimple past and past participle of glowerglowererOne who glowers.glowlampA glowing lamp.glowlessWithout a glow.glowplugAlternative spelling of glow plug.glowpost(Internet slang, intransitive, derogatory) To post baiting or provocative statements on the Internet, ostensibly as an everyday citizen, but actually working as an undercover government agent as a form of entrapment.glowsomeCharacterised or marked by glowing.glowwormThe larva or wingless grub-like female of a beetle from the families Phengodidae or Lampyridae that gives out a green light from its abdomen.gloxiniaAny of the three species of South American plants of the genera Gloxinia in family Gesneriaceae.glucagon(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugarglucaricOf or pertaining to glucaric acid.glucemiaAlternative form of glycemia.glucidic(biochemistry) Relating to glucidesglucinic(chemistry, obsolete) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing beryllium.glucinum(chemistry, obsolete) beryllium.glucitol(obsolete, organic chemistry) sorbitolglucogenArchaic form of glycogen.gluconicOf or pertaining to gluconic acid or its derivativesglucosan(biochemistry) Synonym of glucan.glucosesplural of glucoseglucosicRelating to glucose.glucosidArchaic form of glucoside.glucosyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from the hemiacetal form of glucose.glueableThat can be glued.glueball(physics) A particle composed entirely of gluons.gluehead(slang) One who inhales the fumes from solvent glue as a recreational drug.gluelessWithout (the use of) glue.gluelikeResembling glue or some aspect of it.gluelump(physics) A light glueball consisting of a single gluon.gluggilyIn a gluggy mannergluggingpresent participle and gerund of gluggluhweinA type of mulled wine from German-speaking countries made from red wine with cinnamon and other herbs and spices.gluinessAlternative spelling of glueyness.glumellaAlternative form of glumelle.glumelle(botany, archaic) lodiculeglummestsuperlative form of glum: most glumglumnessThe emotion of being glum.glumpilyIn a glumpy manner.glumpish(dialect, dated) grumpy; sullen; gloomygluonics(physics) The study of gluons, gluonium, and the strong interaction.gluonium(physics) glueballglutaealAlternative form of gluteal.glutaeusAlternative form of gluteus.glutamic(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from glutamic acidglutamyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from glutamic acid.glutaralglutaraldehydeglutaricOf or pertaining to glutaric acid or its derivativesglutaryl(biochemistry) Derived from glutaric acidglutelinA minor protein (along with gluten and gliadin) in wheat.glutenin(biochemistry) A glutelin protein in wheat.gluttingpresent participle and gerund of glutgluttonsplural of gluttongluttonyThe vice of eating to excess.glycanic(organic chemistry) Related to, or derived from a glycanglycaric(obsolete, chemistry) aldaricglycatedglycosylatedglycemia(medicine, American spelling) (occasionally, ambiguously) Hyperglycemia.glycemic(American spelling) Of, pertaining to or suffering from glycemia.glyceral(organic chemistry) glyceraldehydeglyceriaAny member of the genus Glyceria of mannagrasses.glyceric(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to glycerolglycerid(zoology) Any member of the Glyceridae.glycerin(American spelling) Alternative spelling of glycerine.glycerol(organic chemistry) 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcoholglyceryl(organic chemistry) Either of the univalent, divalent or trivalent radicals derived from glycerol by removing hydrogen atoms from one, two or three hydroxyl groupsglycidic(chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, glycide.glycidol(organic chemistry) The epoxide derived from glycerol; it has a number of industrial usesglycidyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from glycidolglycinal(organic chemistry) The amino aldehyde NH₂CH₂CHO corresponding to the amino acid glycine; any derivative of this compoundglycinin(biochemistry) Any of the main proteins found in soybean.glycinol(organic chemistry) A phytoalexin found in the soybean (Glycine max), formed by the cyclization of daidzein, with antiestrogenic activity.glycinyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from (the amino group of) glycineglycipanA form of proteoglycanglycitol(obsolete, chemistry) any alditolglycocin(biochemistry, dated) glycineglycogen(biochemistry) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.glycolicOf or pertaining to glycolic acid or its derivativesglycolyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical HOCH₂CO₂⁻ derived from glycolic acidglycomicOf or pertaining to glycomicsglyconic(obsolete, chemistry) aldaricglyconin(obsolete) An emulsion of glycerol and egg yolk, formerly used as an ointment, or as a vehicle for medicines, etc.glycosan(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide (consisting of many glycose residues)glycosidArchaic form of glycoside.glycosisMisspelling of glycolysis.glycosyl(biochemistry) Any functional group derived from a sugar (especially from a monosaccharide) by removal of the hemiacetal hydroxy group.glyoxime(organic chemistry) The oxime HO-N=CH-CH=N-OH produced by the action of hydroxylamine on glyoxalglypheid(zoology) Any lobsterlike crustacean in the family Glypheidae.glypican(biochemistry) Any of a family of heparan sulfate proteoglycans, anchored to the cell surface via a covalent linkage to glycosylphosphatidylinositol.glypticsThe art of engraving on precious stones.glytamicMisspelling of glutamic.gnarliercomparative form of gnarly: more gnarlygnarlingpresent participle and gerund of gnarlgnashersplural of gnashergnashingThe action of something that is gnashed.gnathiid(zoology) Any isopod in the family Gnathiidae.gnathionA craniometric point, being the lowest part of the middle line of the mandible.gnathismThe classification of mankind based on measurements of the jaw.gnathite(zoology) Any of the mouth appendages of the Arthropoda.gnatlikeResembling or characteristic of a gnat; tiny, insignificant.gnatling(poetic) A tiny gnat.gnatworm(rare) The aquatic larva of a gnat.gnatwrenAny of several birds of various genera in the family Polioptilidae which are browner and more thickset, and have proportionally shorter tails and longer bills, than their relatives the soft blue-grey gnatcatchers.gnawableCapable of being gnawed.gneissesplural of gneissgneissic(geology) of or relating to gneissgnemonol(organic chemistry) Any of a group of stilbene oligomers found in the root of Gnetum gnemon.gnetiferAny plant related to the Gnetales and the conifers.gnomedomThe world or realm of gnomes.gnometteA female gnome.gnomical(cartography) gnomonicgnomonic(cartography) Showing all great circles as straight lines, and thus preserving the shortest distances between any two locations.gnostickObsolete form of gnostic.gnosticsplural of gnosticgoadlikeResembling or characteristic of a goad.goadsmanAlternative form of goadman.goadster(obsolete) One who drives an animal by means of a goad.goalball(countable) The ball used in the sport.goalfest(informal, sports) A game, or part of a game, during which many goals are scored.goalkeep(sports, colloquial) A goalkeeper or goaltender.goallessDevoid of goals; ambitionless.goallineAlternative form of goal line.goalpost(sports) One of the two vertical side poles of a goal.goalside(sports) On the side nearest to the goal.goaltend(basketball) To engage in goaltending, interference with the ball on its downward path to the basketgoalwardToward a goal; toward the goal.goashore(New Zealand) A three-legged cooking pot.goatfishAny of the family Mullidae of brightly coloured fish with two barbels on the chin.goatfuck(slang, chiefly military, vulgar) A chaotic situation where some effort has gone thoroughly wrong; a fiasco or clusterfuck.goathairThe hair of a goat, especially as used in making textiles.goatherdA person who herds, tends goats.goathoodThe state or time of being a goat.goatiestsuperlative form of goaty: most goatygoatkindAll goats and their close relatives, considered as a group.goatlessNot having any goats.goatlikeResembling or characteristic of a goat.goatlingA young goat; a kid.goatmeatThe meat of a goat, used as food; chevon.goatmilkAlternative form of goat milk.goatshitAlternative spelling of goat shit.goatskinThe skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.goatweedAgeratum conyzoides, a herb with white to mauve flowers, native to tropical America, especially Brazil.gobaloon(Ireland, slang) An oaf or fool.gobbiestsuperlative form of gobby: most gobbygobblersplural of gobblergobblingThe act of eating greedily and noisily.gobletedAdorned with goblets.goblette(fantasy, mythology) a female goblingoblinryThe doings or character of goblins.gobshell(Ireland) A glob of saliva and/or phlegm projected out of a person's mouth.gobshite(Ireland, UK, slang, offensive, vulgar) One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.gobsmack(transitive, slang, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) To astonish, to render temporarily stuck for words.gobstickAlternative form of gob stick.gobylikeResembling or characteristic of a goby (fish).godawfulAlternative form of god-awful.godchildA child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.goddamnsplural of goddamngoddesseArchaic spelling of goddess.goddessy(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a goddess.godheadsplural of godheadgodlingsplural of godlinggodmammaAlternative spelling of godmama.godmoder(informal, roleplaying games, often derogatory) A player who engages in godmoding.godpappy(informal) A godfather.godsdamn(vulgar, nonstandard, slang, fiction, fantasy) An expression of anger, surprise, or frustration.godsendsplural of godsendgodspeedAlternative letter-case form of Godspeed.godwoman(India, colloquial, derogatory) A charismatic female guru.goesouta(engineering, slang) An opening in which something exits.goethite(mineralogy) An iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust and in mineral form is an ore.goeticalAlternative form of goetic.goeyduckAlternative form of geoduck.gofferedsimple past and past participle of goffergoffererOne who goffers.gogglingpresent participle and gerund of gogglegogobera(obsolete) The kookaburra.goiabadaA conserve made of red guavas and sugar, found in Portuguese-speaking countries.goiteredAlternative form of goitred.goitrousOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a goitre.gokshuraAn Indian herb of the genus Tribulis, used in traditional medicine.goldador(cynology) A mixed breed dog that is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Labrador retriever.goldback(US, slang, historical) A kind of gold certificate with an orange back.goldbandEllipsis of goldband lily.goldbugsplural of goldbuggoldenlyIn a golden manner.goldeyesplural of goldeyegoldfishA type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.goldheadA kind of fishing lure, usually bright yellow.goldlikeResembling or characteristic of the metal gold, as:goldmarkA German mark of gold standard, as opposed to on papergoldmineAlternative form of gold minegoldnessThe quality of being gold, especially in colour.goldrushAlternative spelling of gold rush.goldseed(archaic) A plant, dog's-tail grass (Cynosurus cristatus).goldsizeAlternative form of gold size.goldtailUsed to describe various creatures with a gold-coloured tail.goldtoneA metallic gold colour, as used in some paints.goldwareAnything manufactured from gold.goldworkWork done using gold metal, as in embroidery or jewellery.golfballThe IBM Selectric typewritergolfianaThings related to golf.golflessWithout the game of golf.golflikeResembling or characteristic of the game of golf.golfwearClothing for playing golf in.golfwiseIn terms of golf.golgappa(particularly North India) panipuri (fried puff-pastry balls filled with seasonings etc.)goliardsplural of goliardgoliardySynonym of goliardery.goliathsplural of goliathgolkakra(India) Synonym of gac (“Momordica cochinchinensis”).golliwogA rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.gollopedsimple past and past participle of gollopgollywogAlternative form of golliwog.goloshesplural of goloshgolubtsyRussian cabbage rolls.golumpkiAlternative form of golabki.gomashioA Japanese dry condiment made from unhulled sesame seeds.gomashta(India, now historical) A native Indian clerk or steward.gomastahAlternative form of gomashta.gombessaSynonym of coelacanth.gombroonIranian pottery.gommelin(chemistry, dated) dextringomushtaAlternative form of gomashta.gomustahAlternative form of gomashta.gonadialRelating to the gonads.gonaductThe excretory duct of a reproductive gland; an oviduct or a seminal duct.gonalgia(medicine) Any painful condition in the knee.gonality(mathematics) The "angularity" of a curve (See the Wikipedia article for a more rigorous definition)gonapsis(entomology) A structure with an apex on the dorsal membrane on sternum IX.gonarcus(zoology) An arched structure that is a principal feature of the male genitalia of some insects.gonchies(Canada, slang) underpantsgondelayObsolete form of gondola.gondolasplural of gondolagondoletA small gondola.gonenessThe state or quality of being gone, i.e. no longer present.gonesome(US, regional, colloquial) Synonym of gone (“weak; faint; feeling goneness”).gonfalon(heraldry) Alternative form of gonfanon.gonfanon(heraldry) A banner with three "tails", typically with the middle one longer than the others, and three loops at the top representing where it would have been attached to a pole.gongbang(Internet) An online video broadcast in which a person studies while interacting with their audience.gonghangAlternative form of cohong.gonglikeResembling or characteristic of a gong.gongsterOne who plays a gong.gongylusA round deciduous body connected with the reproduction of certain seaweeds.gonidial(botany) Relating to, or containing, gonidia (cells).gonidium(lichenology, phycology) A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.gonimium(lichenology) One of the bluish-green granules that replace the more usual gonidia in certain lichens.gonimous(lichenology, archaic) Pertaining to, or containing, gonidia or gonimia, as that part of a lichen which contains the green or chlorophyll-bearing cells.gonocideAny material that kills bacteria of the genus Gonococcus.gonocystA membrane around the spermatogonia in the male gonads.gonocyte(biology) A long-lived germ cell responsible for spermatogenesis in males and oogenesis in femalesgonoduct(zoology) Either of a pair of ducts, leading from a gonad to the exterior, through which gametes passgonomery(genetics) A form of division of a nucleus in which maternal and paternal chromosomes remain on each side of a central spindle during metaphase and anaphasegonopodsplural of gonopodgonoporeA small genital opening in the female of some insects etc.gonosome(zoology) The reproductive zooids of a hydroid colony, collectively.gonydealRelating to the gonys.gonydial(zoology, rare) Pertaining to the gonys of a bird's beak.gonzoism(rare) The style of gonzo journalism.goodbyesplural of goodbyegoodeineAlternative form of goodein.goodlessWithout goods or property; destitute.goodlier(obsolete) comparative form of goodly: more goodlygoodlike(UK, dialect, archaic) well-favoured; handsomegoodness(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.goodship(obsolete) goodnessgoodsire(Scotland) A grandfather.goodsomeMarked by good or goodness; characteristically goodgoodtimeAlternative form of good-time.goodwife(obsolete) A female head of a household.goodwillA favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.goodyear(dated, obsolete, euphemistic) Used as an expletive in phrases grammatically requiring a noun.goodyishSynonym of goody-goody.goofball(informal, often derogatory, sometimes endearing) A foolish or silly person or animal.goofiestsuperlative form of goofy: most goofygoofoffsplural of goofoffgoogliesplural of googlygooglingpresent participle and gerund of googlegoogolthThe ordinal form of the number googol.gooinessAlternative spelling of gooeyness.gookland(offensive, ethnic slur) Any unspecified country inhabited primarily by people of East Asian or Oceanian descent, such as China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, or the Philippines.gooncaveAlternative spelling of goon cavegoonlikeResembling or characteristic of a goon.gooranutThe kola nut, Cola acuminatagoosegob(UK, dialect) gooseberrygoosegog(UK, informal) gooseberrygooseishAlternative form of goosish.goosiestsuperlative form of goosy: most goosygopchangA Korean dish of grilled intestines of cattle or pork.gopnitsa(derogatory) Female gopnik.gopuramsplural of gopuramgoraksha(India) protection of cows, particularly as seen as a social or religious dutygorbelly(obsolete) A large, protruding belly.gorbuson(archaic, Nottinghamshire) A stupid person; a simpleton; an idiot.gorditasplural of gorditagordonia(botany) Any plant of the genus Gordonia.gorebill(UK, dialect, archaic) The garfish.gorefest(informal) An event, situation, film, novel, etc., that is characterised by a copious amount of gore.goresomeCharacterised or marked by goregorgelet(zoology) A small gorget of a bird.gorgeous(of a person, sometimes endearing) Sumptuously dressed.gorgeret(possibly obsolete) Synonym of gorget (“surgical instrument”).gorgerinSynonym of gorget (“wimple (clothing); necklace, neck-ornamentation”).gorgeted(zoology) Having a gorget, or crescent-shaped coloured patch on the neck.gorgiousObsolete form of gorgeous.gorgoletAlternative form of goglet.gorgonin(biochemistry) A complex protein frequently containing appreciable quantities of iodine and bromine that makes up the horny skeleton of typical gorgonians.gorillasplural of gorillagorinessThe state of being gory.gormless(chiefly UK, Commonwealth, Ireland, of a person) Lacking intelligence, sense or understanding; foolish.gornisht(in Jewish communities) Nothing; zilch.goropismAn absurd etymology proposed as part of such a hypothesis.gorpcoreA style of fashion characterized by functional outdoor wear such as fleece jackets, parkas, Gore-Tex jackets and pants, and many other utilitarian styles.gorseddsplural of gorseddgorsiest(rare) superlative form of gorsy: most gorsygorytine(zoology) Belonging to the wasp tribe Gorytini.goshawksplural of goshawkgoshdang(US, euphemistic) goddamngoshdarn(US, euphemistic) goddamngoshdurn(US, euphemistic) goddamngospelerA person who preaches from the GospelsgospellyResembling gospel musicgospodarAlternative form of hospodar.gossamerA fine film made up of cobwebs, seen floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.gossipedsimple past and past participle of gossipgossipeeOne who is gossiped about.gossiperA person who gossips.gossiplyCharacteristic of or befitting a gossip; gossiplikegossiprySpiritual relationship or affinity; gossiprede; special intimacy.gossoonsplural of gossoongossypol(biochemistry) Any of a class of toxic polyphenols found in the seeds of the cotton plant.gostilnaA tavern or a restaurant serving Slovene food.gotchies(Canada, slang) underpantsgothetteA female member of the goth subculture.gothicky(informal) Somewhat gothic.gothlikeAlternative spelling of goth-like.gothlingA young or new goth (member of the gothic subculture).gothnessTraits associated with the goth subculture, such as philosophical melancholy.gothwearClothes suiting the goth subculture.gouachesplural of gouachegoulaschAlternative form of goulash.gouramisplural of gouramigourdfulAs much as a gourd wili carrygourmandA person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.gourmetsplural of gourmetgoutiestsuperlative form of gouty: most goutygoutweedA ground elder, Aegopodium podagraria.goutwortGoutweed, Aegopodium podagraria.governedsimple past and past participle of governgovernee(grammar) A constituent of a phrase that is governed by another.governerObsolete form of governor.governor(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country.gowerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, and oxygen.gownlessWithout a gown.gownlikeResembling or characteristic of a gown.gownsmanOne whose professional habit is a gown, such as a divine, a lawyer, or a member of certain English universities.goyazite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and strontium.grabableAlternative form of grabbable.grabbagsplural of grabbaggrabbersplural of grabbergrabbilyIn a grabby manner.grabbingpresent participle and gerund of grabgrabblerA person who grabbles.grabblesthird-person singular simple present indicative of grabblegrabfest(informal) An event at which participants greedily attempt to grab goods or resources.gracefulHaving or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.gracilis(anatomy, anatomy) A slender superficial muscle of the inner thigh.gracioso(theater) A clown or jester in early-modern Spanish comedy.graciouskind and warmly courteousgracklesplural of gracklegradableAble to form degrees or gradesgradablyIn a gradable manner.gradatedsimple past and past participle of gradategradatim(obsolete) Step by step; gradually and methodically.gradientA slope or incline.gradinesplural of gradinegradinosplural of gradinograduallObsolete form of gradual.graduand(British, Canada, Commonwealth) A student who has completed the requirements for, but has not yet been awarded, a particular degree.graduateA person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.graeciseAlternative form of Grecize.graecizeAlternative form of Grecize.graemite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and tellurium.graffageThe scarp of a ditch or moat.graffiti(archaeology, countable) Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.graffito(archaeology and related fields) An informal inscription, as by a worker or vandal.grafittiMisspelling of graffiti.grafshipThe rank or position of a graf (German or Austrian count).graftageThe science of grafting, including the various methods of practice and details of operation.graftersplural of graftergrafting(horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.grainersplural of grainergrainiercomparative form of grainy: more grainygrainilyIn a grainy way.grainingpresent participle and gerund of graingrainishSynonym of grainy.grallineSynonym of grallic (“of or relating to the Grallae”).gralloch(Scotland, rare) The entrails or offal of a dead deer, especially when removed. Also the entrails of other wild animals, when removed.gramarye(obsolete) Grammar; learning.gramemicDated form of grammemic.gramercy(archaic) Used as an expression of gratitude: thanks; many thanks.graminan(biochemistry) A fructan present in the stems of cerealsgraminidAny grass of the family Gramineae.grammage(paper production) The mass per area of paper measured in grams per square meter (g/m²).grammarsplural of grammargrammary(archaic) Alternative spelling of grammar.grammeme(linguistics) A unit of grammar.grammiesplural of grammy /grammiegrampers(informal) Grandfather.granadosplural of granadogranatinEither of two ellagitannins, granatin A or granatin B, derived from pomegranatesgrandadsplural of grandadgrandalaAn insectivorous passerine bird of South Asia, Grandala coelicolor.grandameAlternative form of grandam.grandbig(university slang) A big of a big; a sorority member who has herself mentored a mentor.grandboy(Southern US) A grandson.grandcat(humorous, endearing) A cat owned by one's child (especially when the latter is adult); a cat having a status comparable to a grandchild.granddad(informal) grandfathergranddamAlternative form of grandam.granddog(humorous) A dog owned by one’s child (especially when the latter is adult); a dog having a status comparable to a grandchild.grandeesplural of grandeegrandestsuperlative form of grand: most grandgrandeurThe state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.grandferAlternative form of granfer.grandity(obsolete) grandnessgrandkid(informal) A grandchild.grandmasplural of grandmagrandmaw(US, dialect) grandmothergrandmom(US, informal) Grandmother.grandmum(UK, Australia) Grandmother.grandpap(informal) grandfathergrandpasplural of grandpagrandpaw(US, dialect) grandfathergrandpop(US, informal) grandfathergrandsirAlternative form of grandsire.grandsonA son of one's child.grangersplural of grangergranilla(obsolete) Small grains or dust of cochineal.granitesplural of granitegraniticOf, pertaining to, or containing granite.granjenoCeltis ehrenbergiana, a thorny plant with edible orange berries.granniesplural of granny /granniegranolasplural of granolagranteesplural of granteegrantheeArchaic form of granthi.granther(dialect) grandfathergrantingpresent participle and gerund of grantgrantorsplural of grantorgrantourObsolete spelling of grantor.granularConsisting of, or resembling, granules or grains.granulesplural of granulegranulinAny of a family of secreted glycosylated peptides that affect cell growth.granzyme(biochemistry) Any of a series of serine proteases that are released by cytoplasmic granules within natural killer cellsgrapeful(poetic) Full of grapes.grapeletA little grape.graphane(organic chemistry) An extended two-dimensional hydrocarbon, of general formula (CH)ₙ, derived from graphene by adding a hydrogen atom to each carbon atom alternately on each side of the plane.graphemeA fundamental unit of a writing system, corresponding to (for example) letters in the English alphabet or jamo in Korean hangul.graphene(organic chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon having the structure of part of a layer of graphite.graphickObsolete form of graphic.graphics(singular) The making of architectural or design drawings.graphingpresent participle and gerund of graphgraphino(particle physics) A massless charged relativistic quasiparticle that arises from the low-energy excitations in a 2D graphene sheet interacting with an electromagnetic fieldgraphismThe expression of thought in material symbols.graphistA person able to communicate or depict information or art via graphism.graphiteGraphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.graphiumA stylus (for writing).graphlet(mathematics) A small, connected, non-isomorphic, induced subgraph of a large networkgraphoid(combinatorics) A matroid that has two collections of nonempty subsets called circuits and cocircuits such that the intersection of any circuit and cocircuit is not only the identity matroid, no circuit properly contains another circuit, no cocircuit properly contains another cocircuit, and for any painting of M that colors exactly one element green and the rest either red or blue there exists either a circuit containing the green element and no red elements or a cocircuit containing the green element and no blue elements.graphone(physics) A partially hydrogenated form of graphene that is ferromagnetic.graphyne(chemistry) An allotrope of carbon, related to graphene, consisting of a plane of benzene rings, each connected to six others by acetylene moieties.graplineA grapnel (small anchor).grapnelsplural of grapnelgrappledsimple past and past participle of grapplegrapplerOne who grapples.grapplesplural of grapplegrapsoid(zoology) Relating to the genus Grapsus or family Grapsidae.graspersplural of graspergraspfulThe amount one can grasp at one timegraspingGreedy, eager for wealth.grasshop(now rare, dialectal) A grasshopper.grassiercomparative form of grassy: more grassygrassilyIn a grassy way.grassingThe exposing of linen in fields to air and light for bleaching purposes.grassnutThe plant Triteleia laxa.grasspeaAlternative spelling of grass pea.grasstopAlternative form of grass top.gratableAlternative form of grateable.gratefulOf a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.gratineeAlternative spelling of gratinée.gratingsplural of gratinggratiousObsolete form of gracious.grattage(surgery) The scraping away of granulations (from an ulcer etc.) in order to stimulate healing.grattoirSynonym of endscraper.gratuityAn additional payment given freely as thanks for service.grauntie(slang or childish) A great-aunt.gravamenA grievance complained of.gravatar(Internet) An image (avatar) that registered users can use automatically on various blogging sites.gravedomThe place, home, abode, or world of the dead; death; grave.gravefulEnough to fill a grave.graveledsimple past and past participle of gravelgravelerOne who deals, sells, or works with gravelgravelinAlternative form of gravelling.gravellyFull of, covered with, or similar to gravel or pebbles.gravetteA prehistoric flint bladegravidaeplural of gravidagravidasplural of gravidagravidicRelating to pregnancygravidlyIn a gravid manner.gravieraA type of cheese used in Greek cuisine.graviolaSynonym of soursop.gravitalRelating to or produced by gravitygravitasSeriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.graviticOf or pertaining to gravity.graviton(particle physics) A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.gravlaksAlternative form of gravlax.gravuresplural of gravuregraybackAlternative spelling of greyback.graybody(physics) A body that radiates energy having a blackbody distribution reduced by a constant factor.graycoat(historical, US, colloquial) A Confederate soldier during the US Civil War (because of the gray uniforms).grayfishSynonym of common thresher (“a shark of species Alopias vulpinus”).grayhead(Canada, US) A person with gray hair; an elderly person.graylineAlternative spelling of greyline.graylingAny freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.graylistAlternative spelling of greylist.graymail(US, law) The threatened exposure of state secrets in order to manipulate legal proceedings.graynessAlternative form of greyness.graywareAlternative form of greyware.grazableAlternative form of grazeable.graziersplural of graziergrazingsplural of grazinggrazioso(music) graceful, flowinggreasiercomparative form of greasy: more greasygreasilyIn a greasy manner.greasingpresent participle and gerund of greasegreataxe(rare, video games, fantasy, weaponry) A giant axe; a broadaxe.greatbow(rare, science fiction, video games, weaponry, fantasy) A giant bow; a longbow.greatestsuperlative form of great: most greatgreatfulMisspelling of grateful.greatishSomewhat great.greatleyMisspelling of greatly.greatnesObsolete form of greatness.greatpoxAlternative form of great-pox.grecismsplural of grecismgrecizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of grecizegreedfulCharacterized by greed; greedy.greediercomparative form of greedy: more greedygreedilyIn a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire.greedoid(combinatorics) A particular type of set system.greegreeAlternative form of gris-gris.greekingpresent participle and gerund of greek.greenagegreenery; plants generallygreenbugThe wheat aphid (Schizaphis graminum).greenbulAny of various birds in the bulbul family Pycnonotidae.greenersplural of greenergreeneryGreen foliage or verdure.greenestsuperlative form of green: most greengreeneyeAny of the deep-sea fish of the family Chlorophthalmidae, that have large iridescent eyes with green lenses.greenflyAny of several kinds of common insects green in color:greeniac(derogatory) One who is overly obsessed with being friendly to the environment.greeniesplural of greenygreenify(rare) To make green.greeningpresent participle and gerund of greengreenishSomewhat green in color.greenismEnvironmentalism.greeniumAlternative form of green premium.greenize(transitive) To convert (a process, etc.) into a more environmentally friendly form.greenletAny of various birds in the genus Hylophilus.greenout(Antarctica) The sensation caused by seeing plants again after a period in Antarctica.greenwaxAlternative form of green wax.greenwayA corridor of undeveloped or parkland, set aside for environmental protection or recreational and primarily nonmotorized use, such as bicycle paths.greetersplural of greetergreetingA conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.greffier(obsolete) A registrar or recorder; a notary.gregatin(biochemistry) A kind of fungal metabolite containing a 2-methylfuran-3-one with three other side chains, including a hexene or hexadiene at ring position 2 and an acyl at position 4.greigite(mineralogy) A magnetic form of iron sulfide, Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂S₄, analogous to magnetite, produced by microorganisms and found in lake sediments; Note: half the iron ions are ferrous and half ferric.gremmiesplural of gremmiegrenacheA specific, widely-planted variety of red wine grape, or a wine made from such grapes.grenadesplural of grenadegreviere(uncommon) A greave (leg armor).greviliaAlternative form of grevillea (“tree of genus Grevillea”).grevious(nonstandard outside dialects) Alternative spelling of grievous.grewsomeObsolete spelling of gruesome.greybackA kind of paperboard with a smooth white surface on one side and a grey surface on the other side.greybodyAlternative spelling of graybody.greycing(archaic, informal) Greyhound racing.greycoatAlternative spelling of graycoat.greyheadAlternative spelling of grayhead.greyhensplural of greyhengreyline(loosely) Synonym of twilight zone (“terminator”).greylist(law) A list, resembling a blacklist, for less serious offences.greymailAlternative form of graymail.greynessThe quality or state of being grey.greywareA style of ancient grey pottery painted with geometric patterns.gribenesA snack food in Eastern European Jewish cuisine, combining cracklings of chicken or goose skin with fried onions.gribicheA mayonnaise-style cold egg sauce of French origin, made by emulsifying hard-boiled egg yolks and mustard with a neutral oil like canola or grapeseed.griceite(mineralogy) A mineral, lithium fluoride, that occurs as white aggregates in other minerals, such as fluorite.gridcellAlternative form of grid cell.griddersplural of griddergriddingpresent participle and gerund of gridgriddledsimple past and past participle of griddlegriddlerA pancake, especially a savory one.griddlesplural of griddlegridelinHaving a dusky color between white and red; gray-violet.gridironAn instrument of torture on which people were secured before being burned by fire.gridlessLacking a gridgridlikeResembling a grid.gridline(computing, graphical user interface) A line that forms part of a grid.gridlock(figuratively, by extension) Any paralysis of a complex system due to severe congestion, conflict, or deadlock.gridworkWork in the form of a grid.griefful(archaic) Expressing or full of grief; painful.griegiteMisspelling of greigite.grievandOne who is the object of a formal grievance.grievantOne who submits a grievance.grieversplural of grievergrievingFeeling or showing sorrow or distress due to loss, especially the death of someone.grievousCausing grief, pain, or sorrow.griffinsplural of griffingriffonsplural of griffongrifolin(organic chemistry) The phenol 5-methyl-2-[(2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienyl]benzene-1,3-diol present in some mushroomsgrifonin(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptides, derived from the protein griffithsin, that has antiviral propertiesgriftersplural of griftergrillade(Louisiana) A piece of slow-cooked meat (usually beef, veal, or pork) traditionally served with grits in New Orleans cuisine.grillageA foundation of crisscrossing timber or steel beams, usually for spreading heavy loads over large areas.grilleryA restaurant serving grilled food.grillingpresent participle and gerund of grillgrillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).grimacedsimple past and past participle of grimacegrimacerSomeone who grimaces.grimacesplural of grimacegrimaceysimilar to, or showing, a grimacegrimdark(fandom slang) Of a film, television programme, video game, written work, etc.: having a gloomy, dystopian atmosphere.grimiestsuperlative form of grimy: most grimygrimless(rare, nonce word) Devoid of grimness.grimlikeSynonym of grimly (“grim-looking, grim-natured”).grimmestsuperlative form of grim: most grimgrimmishSomewhat grim.grimnessThe characteristic or quality of being grim.grimoire(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.grimsomeCharacterised or marked by grimness; sombergrinagog(colloquial) A person who is always grinning.grinchesplural of grinchgrindersplural of grindergrindery(UK, dialect, uncountable) The materials used by leatherworkers.grindingpresent participle and gerund of grindgrindset(slang, neologism) A collection of thoughts and actions one may undertake to improve one's financial and social life and to stay on the 'grind'.grinnersplural of grinnergrinningpresent participle and gerund of gringrinsomeCharacterised or marked by grinning.gripefulDisposed to gripe; gripey.griphite(inorganic chemistry, mineralogy) A vitreous, resinous, yellow or dark-brown, molecular compound that is both diploidal and isometric.griplessLacking a grip.grippersplural of grippergrippingWhich catches someone's attention; excitinggripsack(colloquial, dated) A traveller's bag.griptapeAlternative form of grip tape.griptionThe property of gripping and providing traction.griseousHaving a gray, mottled appearancegrisetteA (chiefly French) girl or young married woman of the lower class; especially, a young working-class woman of perceived easy morals.grisgrisAlternative form of gris-gris.grisliercomparative form of grisly: more grislygrislilyIn a grisly manner.grissinoA narrow breadstick in Italian cuisine.gritlessFree from grit.gritsomeCharacterised or marked by grit (all senses); grittygrittersplural of grittergrittiercomparative form of gritty: more grittygrittilyIn a gritty way.grittingpresent participle and gerund of gritgrittishSomewhat gritty.grizbiteAlternative form of gristbite.grizelinArchaic form of gridelin.grizetteArchaic form of grisette (“type of woman”).grizzledsimple past and past participle of grizzlegrizzlerOne who grizzles.groanersplural of groanergroanful(obsolete) agonizing; painfulgroceria(US) A Hispanic grocery store.grocerlyBefitting a grocer.groggery(dated) An establishment that sells alcoholic beverages.groggiercomparative form of groggy: more groggygroggilyIn a groggy mannergroggingThe practice of extracting the alcohol from the wood of empty casks with water.grognardAn old soldier.grogshop(dated) A shop or room where strong liquors are sold and/or drunk.groinfulA quantity that covers or impacts on a groin.groiningpresent participle and gerund of groingrokableAlternative form of grokkable.gromaticRelating to surveying, especially in Ancient Rome.grommetsplural of grommetgromwellVarious plantsgroomdomThe state, quality, or condition of being a groom; groomhood.groomersplural of groomergroomingpresent participle and gerund of groomgroomletA small groom (in various senses).grooversplural of groovergrooviercomparative form of groovy: more groovygroovilyIn a groovy manner.groovingpresent participle and gerund of groovegropableAlternative form of gropeable.grosbeakAny of several finches and cardinals that have a large, powerful billgroschen(numismatics) Any of several obsolete European silver coins.grossestsuperlative form of gross: most grossgrossify(transitive) To make gross.grossingpresent participle and gerund of grossgrossish(rare) Somewhat grossgrossite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, and oxygen.grossone(mathematics) A proposed form of integer notation that would be able to handle arithmetic of infinitiesgrothite(mineralogy) Synonym of titanite.grottiercomparative form of grotty: more grottygrottilyIn a grotty manner.grottoedFurnished with grottos.grottoesplural of grottogrouchedsimple past and past participle of grouchgroucherA grouchy person.grouchesplural of grouchgrounded(aviation, of an airman or aircraft) Not allowed to fly.grounden(archaic) past participle of grindgrounder(baseball) A ground ball.groundlyIn a firmly grounded manner; solidly.groupageThe consolidation of several small shipments into a single container.groupdomThe fact of being a group.groupersplural of groupergroupiesplural of groupiegroupify(transitive) To form into a group.groupingpresent participle and gerund of groupgroupishTending to form groups; social.groupismThe habit or policy of associating in groups or cliques.groupistA proponent of groupism.groupoid(algebra) A magma: a set with a total binary operation.groupset(cycling) A complete set of matching bicycle drive control components, including brake calipers, cranks, chainrings, bottom bracket, etc.grousersplural of grousergrousingpresent participle and gerund of grousegroutfit(informal) An entirely gray (or grey) outfit.groutiercomparative form of grouty: more groutygroutingpresent participle and gerund of groutgroutite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal blue black mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.groveled(US) simple past of grovelgroveler(American spelling) A person who grovels.growableCapable of growinggrowlersplural of growlergrowlingProducing a growl.growmore(UK) A general-purpose inorganic fertilizer for garden use.grownies(childish) Grown-ups.grownishSomewhat grown or mature; resembling or befitting a grown-up; adultishgrownupsplural of grownupgrowroomAlternative form of grow room.growsome(dialectal) Characterised or marked by growth; apt to grow; conducive to growinggroziersPliers with serrated jaws, one curved and one flat, used by glaziers to break and finish glass in a controlled manner.grubbery(countable, slang) A basic restaurant or cookshop.grubbiercomparative form of grubby: more grubbygrubbiesplural of grubbygrubbilyIn a grubby mannergrubbingThe act by which something is grubbed, or dug up.grubfishCertain sandperches (Pinguipedidae spp.)grublessWithout grubs.grublikeResembling or characteristic of a grub.grublingA small, young, or miniature grub.grubrootThe plant Chamaelirium luteum.grubworkTedious digging or (figurative) research.grubwormA grub (the insect).grudgersplural of grudgergrudgery(countable) Deep-seated animosity or ill-feeling about something or someone, maintained over a long period of time; the experience of maintaining such sentiments.grudgingUnwilling or with reluctance.gruelingpresent participle and gerund of gruelgruesomeRepellently frightful and shocking; ghastly, horrific.gruffilyIn a gruffy way or manner.gruffishSomewhat gruff.gruiform(zoology) Resembling the Gruiformes, an order of birds including the crane.grumbledsimple past and past participle of grumblegrumblerA person who persistently grumbles; a complainer.grumblesplural of grumblegrummetsplural of grummetgrumness(rare, archaic) The quality of being grum (morose or sullen).grumphie(Scotland) A sow (female pig).grumpiercomparative form of grumpy: more grumpygrumpilyIn a grumpy manner; in a cranky manner.grumpishsurly; sullen; gruff; grumpygrumusol(geology) A black soil, rich in calcium and magnesium, suitable for agriculturegrundies(Australia, New Zealand, UK, slang) Underpants.grundselObsolete form of groundsel.grundsow(rare, chiefly Pennsylvania) A groundhog, a woodchuck.grungilyIn a grungy manner.grunionsplural of gruniongruntersplural of gruntergruntheeArchaic form of granthi.gruntingpresent participle and gerund of gruntgruntled(obsolete) Grunted.grupetto(music) A group of notes played together that are added to the melody, also known as the "turn" or grace notes.gryllineAny field cricket of the subfamily Gryllinaegryphaea(zoology) Any of the genus †Gryphaea of extinct gryphaeid oysters, devil's toenails.gryphite(paleontology, archaic) A shell of the genus Gryphaea.gryphonsplural of gryphongryposisAbnormal curvature or hooked appearance.guacharo(dated) the oilbird (A nocturnal bird of South America and Trinidad (Steatornis caripensis)guaiacanAlternative form of guaiacum.guaiacol(organic chemistry) A naturally occurring methoxy phenol, having certain medicinal applicationsguaiacumAny of a number of species of tree of the genus Guaiacum, native to the West Indies and parts of the Americas.guaiacyl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from guaiacolguajilloA variety of chili, a dried mirasol.guajirasplural of guajiraguanacosplural of guanacoguanidinAlternative form of guanidine.guanidyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from guanosine.guaninesplural of guanineguanosyl(biochemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from guanosineguanoxan(pharmacology) A sympatholytic drug.guanylic(organic chemistry) Relating to guanylic acid (guanosine monophosphate) or its derivatives.guanylin(biochemistry) A 15 amino acid polypeptide, secreted by goblet cells in the colon, that acts as an agonist of the guanylyl cyclase receptor GC-C and regulates electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia.guanylylA functional group derived from guanosine monophosphate, also known as guanylic acidguapillaThe American bromeliad Hechtia glomerata.guapinolSynonym of courbaril (“South American tree”).guaracha(music, uncountable) A genre of Cuban popular music with rapid tempo and lyrics.guaranasplural of guaranaguaranisplural of guaraniguarantySomething serving as a security for such an undertaking.guardage(obsolete) wardshipguardant(heraldry, of an animal) Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer.guardeenPronunciation spelling of guardian.guardess(dated or rare) A female guard.guardful(obsolete or poetic) cautious; wary; watchfulguardianSomeone who guards, watches over, or protects.guardingpresent participle and gerund of guardguariubaAn Amazon timber-producing tree Clarisia racemosa and its wood.guatambuThe flowering tree Balfourodendron riedelianum.guayacanAny of various trees of Latin America which typically have strong, hard wood.guayulesplural of guayuleguberniaplural of guberniumgubernyaAlternative form of guberniya.gucklingA young or small guck (goose–duck hybrid).gueedman(Scotland) A leadergueparde(archaic) A cheetah.gueridonA small table supported by one or more columns, or sculptural human or mythological figures, often with a circular top.guerillaObsolete spelling of guerrilla, now a misspelling.gueritesplural of gueriteguernseyA seaman's knitted woolen sweater, similar to a jersey.guessersplural of guesserguessingThe act of making a guess; estimate or prediction; foresight.guessive(rare, obsolete) conjecturalguestingAn appearance as a guest on a TV showguestishOf, like, resembling, or in the manner of a guest; befitting a guest; guestlike.guffawedsimple past and past participle of guffawgugglingpresent participle and gerund of gugglegugiaite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral colorless mineral containing beryllium, calcium, oxygen, and silicon.guidableCapable of being or willing to be guidedguidably(engineering) In such a way that its movement can be guided.guidanceThe act or process of guiding.guidette(slang, US, ethnic slur, uncommon) A female Italian, particularly an Italian-American woman.guidewayA track along which something is guided, such as a component in a machine, or an automated transit vehicle.guidress(rare, obsolete) A female guide.guildersplural of guilderguildite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.guilefulFull of guile; treacherously deceptive.guiltiercomparative form of guilty: more guiltyguiltilyIn a guilty manner; as if guilty.guimbardAlternative form of guimbarde.guipuresplural of guipureguirlandObsolete form of garland.guisarmeAlternative form of gisarme.guitalin(music) A musical instrument that is a hybrid between a banjo and a mandolin (despite its name).guitguit(archaic) One of several species of small tropical American birds (the honeycreepers), especially Cyanerpes caeruleus.guldasta(central Asia, India) A corner finial, usually in the form of a column topped by a flower shape.guldinerSynonym of guldengroschen.gulflikeResembling or characteristic of a gulf.gulfwardFacing or pointing towards a gulf.gulfweedsargassum; algae of the genus Sargassum.gulkhandAlternative form of gulkand.gullableArchaic spelling of gullible.gullablyAlternative form of gullibly.gulleyedsimple past and past participle of gulleygullibleEasily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.gulliblyIn a gullible way or manner.gulligut(archaic) gluttongulliver(slang) one's head.gullwing(of a door, flap, wings etc.) Resembling a gull's wings.gullyingpresent participle and gerund of gullygullyway(England) A narrow passageway or walkway situated between structures, typically used for access, movement, or drainage.gulmohar(India) Alternative form of gold mohur (“the plant Caesalpinia pulcherrima”).gulmohur(India) Alternative form of gold mohur (“the plant Caesalpinia pulcherrima”).gulosity(now rare) Excessive appetite; greed, gluttony.gulpable(informal) Synonym of quaffable.gumaguma(Zimbabwe) An outlaw who preys upon refugees crossing the South African border.gumamela(Philippines) Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)gumashtaAlternative form of gomashta.gumastahAlternative form of gomashta.gumballsplural of gumballgumboilsplural of gumboilgumbootsplural of gumbootgumbuyer(New Zealand, historical) A person who purchased kauri gum from the gumdiggers.gumdropsplural of gumdropgumfield(New Zealand, historical) A site where kauri gum was dug up by the gumdiggers.gummableAble to be gummed, or stuck down with gum.gummiestsuperlative form of gummy: most gummygummosisThe formation of patches of a gummy substance on the surface of certain plants, particularly fruit trees, caused by sap oozing from wounds or cankers.gumphion(historical) A flag or banner carried in a funeral procession.gumption(UK, Ireland) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness.gumshoedsimple past and past participle of gumshoegumshoesplural of gumshoegumtreesplural of gumtreegumustahAlternative form of gomashta.gunarchyArchaic form of gynarchy.gunation(linguistics) The process or an instance of a word being subjected to gunating.gunboatsplural of gunboatgunbroke(of a horse) Trained not to spook when a gun is fired nearby.gundalowA flat-bottomed cargo vessel once common in Maine and New England rivers.gundecksplural of gundeckgundelet(obsolete) A gondola.gunfightA battle (or a duel) using small arms.gunflashThe flash of a (naval, artillery, tank or hand) gun firing.gunflintThe piece of flint or other suitable natural stone that is used in a flintlock weapon to generate a sparkgunhappyAlternative form of gun-happy.gunhouse(naval) The rotating part of a gun turret seen above deck.gunkhole(nautical) A small cove, especially a small fishing community.gunlayerAlternative form of gun-layer.gunmakerOne who manufactures guns.gunmetalAn alloy of 88% copper, 10% tin and 2% zinc, originally used for making guns.gunnerasplural of gunneragunningsplural of gunninggunnybagAlternative form of gunny-bag.gunownerA person who owns a gun.gunpaperAlternative form of gun-paper.gunpointA location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.gunportsplural of gunportgunpowerfirepower from gunsgunproofResistant to guns.gunshipsplural of gunshipgunshopsplural of gunshopgunshotsplural of gunshotgunsightAn optical instrument which establishes an optical line or axis for the purpose of aiming a weapon.gunsmithA manufacturer of guns.gunsmokeSmoke produced by the firing of a gun.gunstickA stick to ram down the charge of a musket, etc.; a rammer or ramrod.gunstockThe handle of a handgun.gunstone(obsolete) A cannonball.gunwaledFurnished with a gunwale.gunwalesplural of gunwalegunwomanA female gunman.gunworksA facility where guns are manufactured.guolaosiDeath from overwork.gupeiite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing iron and silicon.gurdwaraA Sikh place of worship.gurgeons(obsolete) A coarse bran flour.gurglingA gurgling sound.gurgoyleObsolete form of gargoyle.gurguletAlternative form of goglet.gurnardsplural of gurnardgurriersplural of gurrierguruhoodThe state or condition of a gurugurukula(Hinduism) A residential school in India with pupils living near the guru, often in the same house.gurulikeResembling or characteristic of a guru.gurushipThe status of a guru.gushfest(slang) An effusive outpouring of words.gushiestsuperlative form of gushy: most gushygussetedReinforced with a gusset.gustableHaving a taste; capable of being tasted.gustatio(historical) The first course of a dinner in Ancient Rome, intended to stimulate the appetite.gustiestsuperlative form of gusty: most gustygustlessWithout gusts (of wind).gustnadoA type of short-lived, low-level rotating cloud that can form in a severe thunderstorm.gutbreadThe pancreas, especially the pancreas of livestock used as food.gutshootAlternative form of gut-shoot.gutsiestsuperlative form of gutsy: most gutsyguttatedsimple past and past participle of guttateguttatim(obsolete) Drop by drop; one drop at a time.gutteralMisspelling of guttural.gutteredsimple past and past participle of gutterguttifer(botany, archaic) A plant that exudes gum or resin, of the family of trees and shrubs Guttiferae, now Clusiaceaeguttingsplural of guttingguttocks(slang) A front bum or FUPA.gutturalSounding harsh and throaty.guvacine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-5-carboxylic acid, present in areca nutsguyanosaAlternative form of guyascutus.guybrows(colloquial) Prominent eyebrows on a manguyliner(informal) Eyeliner when used on men; usually associated with the goth and emo subcultures.guyropesplural of guyropeguytrashAlternative form of gytrash.guywiresplural of guywireguzmaniaAny plant of the genus Guzmania.guzunderAlternative spelling of gazunder.guzzlersplural of guzzlerguzzlingpresent participle and gerund of guzzlegwonbeopA set of unarmed combat techniques in Korean martial arts.gwyniadsplural of gwyniadgymkhana(equestrianism) A competition where riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes.gymnasiaplural of gymnasiumgymnasicObsolete form of gymnastic.gymnastsplural of gymnastgymnicalAlternative form of gymnic.gymnitid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Gymnitidae.gymnocinAny of a group of cytotoxic cyclic ethers found in dinoflagellates of the genus Gymnodiniumgymnosis(biochemistry) The delivery of single-stranded antisense oligodeoxynucleotides to cells in the absence of transfectiongymnoticRelating to gymnosisgymnotid(zoology) Any member of the Gymnotidae; a naked-back knifefish.gymnotus(zoology) Any of the genus Gymnotus of electric knifefishes.gymnurid(zoology) Any fish in the family Gymnuridae.gynaecicAlternative form of gynecic.gynander(zoology) A gynandromorphgynandryHermaphroditism, intersexuality; androgyny; resemblance (by a member of one sex) of another sex.gynarchy(politics, countable) A government ruled by a woman or women.gyneceumAlternative form of gynaeceum.gynecian(archaic) Of or relating to women.gynecideAlternative form of gynocide.gyneciumAlternative form of gynaeceum.gynecoidCharacteristic of a woman.gynesinetrigonellinegyniatry(dated) The study of women's diseases; gynecology.gynobase(botany) a short conical or flat elevation of the receptacle of a flower, bearing the gynoeciumgynocideThe killing of women and girls, especially considered as a social phenomenon.gynocratA person advocating rulership by women.gynoparaA viviparous female aphid that is born in the autumn on a secondary host, then flies to the primary host where she produces new females that mate and deposit eggs.gynosome(zoology) A penis-like organ in female Neotrogla.gypcreteA sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of gypsum, capable of cementing together with other materials.gypcrust(soil science) A duricrust composed almost wholly of gypsum.gypseian(obsolete, rare) Of or relating to gypsies.gypseousContaining gypsum.gypsisolA soil with a substantial secondary accumulation of gypsum, found in arid climates.gypstackA mound of phosphogypsumgypsydomThe realm or sphere of gypsies.gypsyingpresent participle and gerund of gypsygypsyismThe state of being a gypsy.gypwaterwater with a high level of dissolved gypsum which can cause diarrheagyradius(physics, engineering) Radius of gyration.gyratingpresent participle and gerund of gyrategyration(also figuratively) The act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or centre; a circular or spiral motion; rotation.gyratoryMoving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.gyrifiedsimple past and past participle of gyrifygyriformHaving the form of gyrigyroball(sports) A spinning pitch thrown most commonly by Japanese baseball players.gyrocone(malacology) (An organism with) a gyroconic shell.gyrodyneA kind of VTOL aircraft with a helicopter rotor-like system driven by its engine for takeoff and landing, as well as one or more conventional propellers to provide forward thrust during cruising flightgyroidalSpiral in arrangement or action.gyrokiteSynonym of rotor kite.gyroline(mathematics) A line in gyrovector space.gyrolite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.gyrosineGiven a gyrotriangle ABC, where the gyroangle defined by the gyrovectors ꝊAꚚC and ꝊCꚚB is a right angle, the gyrosine of the gyroangle defined by ꝊBꚚA and ꝊAꚚC is the length of ꝊBꚚA divided by the length of ꝊAꚚC.gyrostatA gyroscope fixed within a rigid casegyrotron(physics) A type of microwave generator employing cyclotron resonance coupling between microwave fields and a beam of electrons.
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