int. Expressing grief, pity, or concern. [french: related to *ah, latin lassus weary]
ALGA
n. (pl. Algae) (usu. In pl.) Non-flowering stemless water-plant, esp. Seaweed and plankton. [latin]
ALLY
—n. (pl. -ies) state, person, etc., formally cooperating or united with another, esp. (also ally) in war. —v. Also (-ies, -ied) (often refl. And foll. By with) combine in alliance. [latin alligo bind]
ALMA
mater n. One's university, school, or college. [latin, = bounteous mother]
ALMS
n.pl. Hist. Donation of money or food to the poor. [greek eleemosune pity]
ALOE
n. - plant of the lily family with toothed fleshy leaves.
- (in pl.) (in full bitter aloes) strong laxative from aloe juice. [old english from greek]
ALSO
adv. In addition, besides. [old english: related to *all, *so1]
ALTO
n. (pl. -s) 1 = *contralto.
- a highest adult male singing-voice, above tenor. B singer with this voice.
- instrument pitched second- or third-highest in its family. [italian alto (canto) high (singing)]
ALUM
n. Double sulphate of aluminium and potassium. [latin alumen -min-]
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