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branchlike — adj. resembling a branch, like the limb of a tree … English contemporary dictionary
Ramification — Ram i*fi*ca tion (r[a^]m [i^]*f[i^]*k[=a] sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. ramification. See {Ramify}.] 1. The process of branching, or the development of branches or offshoots from a stem; also, the mode of their arrangement. [1913 Webster] 2. A small… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Keckiella antirrhinoides — Taxobox name = Keckiella antirrhinoides regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Lamiales familia = Plantaginaceae genus = Keckiella species = K. antirrhinoides binomial = Keckiella antirrhinoides binomial authority … Wikipedia
arborization — /ahr beuhr euh zay sheuhn/, n. 1. a treelike appearance, as in certain minerals or fossils. 2. Anat. the branchlike appearance characteristic of certain nerve cell outgrowths. [1785 95; ARBOR3 + IZATION] * * * … Universalium
branch — branchless, adj. branchlike, adj. /branch, brahnch/, n. 1. a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant. 2. a limb, offshoot, or ramification of any main stem: the branches of a deer s antlers. 3. any member or… … Universalium
jewelry — /jooh euhl ree/, n. 1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment. 2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like. Also, esp. Brit.,… … Universalium
Mocha ware — a pottery ware of the late 18th through the early 20th centuries, ornamented with colored glaze worked into branchlike patterns by drops of a diffusing agent applied while the glaze is still wet. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
racinage — /ras euh nahzh /; Fr. /rddann see nannzh /, n. decorative treatment of leather with colors and acids to produce a branchlike effect. [ < F, equiv. to racine root ( < LL radicina, for L radix, s. radic ROOT1) + age AGE] * * * … Universalium
ramiform — /ram euh fawrm /, adj. 1. having the form of a branch; branchlike. 2. branched. [1815 25; < L ram(us) branch (see RAMUS) + I + FORM] * * * … Universalium
ramify — /ram euh fuy /, v.t., v.i., ramified, ramifying. to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike parts; extend into subdivisions. [1535 45; < MF ramifier < ML ramificare, equiv. to L ram(us) branch (see RAMUS) + ificare IFY] * * * … Universalium
