Webster's Unabridged Dictionary - Letter P - Page 58
Phylogeny (n.) The history of genealogical development; the race history of an animal or vegetable type; the historic exolution of the phylon or tribe, in distinction from ontogeny, or the development of the individual organism, and from biogenesis, or life development generally.
Syn: evolution.
Phylogenesis (n.) (Biology) The sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms [syn: evolution, organic evolution, phylogeny, phylogenesis].
Phylogenetic (a.) Relating to phylogenesis, or the race history of a type of organism. - Phy*lo*ge*net"ic*al*ly, adv.
Phylogenetic (a.) Of or relating to the evolutionary development of organisms; "phylogenetic development" [syn: phylogenetic, phyletic].
Phyla (n. pl. ) of Phylon.
Phylon (n.) (Biol.) A tribe.
Phyla (n. pl. ) of Phylum.
Phylum (n.) (Zool.) One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division.
Phylum (n.) (Biol.) A series of animals or plants genetically connected.
Phylum (n.) (Linguistics) A large group of languages that are historically related.
Phylum (n.) (Biology) The major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes.
Phymata (n. pl. ) of Phyma.
Phyma (n.) (Med.) A tubercle on any external part of the body.
Physa (n.) A genus of fresh-water Pulmonifera, having reversed spiral shells. See Pond snail, under Pond.
Physa (n.) Any member of the genus Physa.
Physalia (n.) (Zool.) A genus of
large oceanic Siphonophora which includes the Portuguese man-of-war.
Note: It has a large
air sac, or float, with a sail-like crest on its upper side. Numerous zooids of
different kinds are attached to the under side of the float. Some of the zooids
have very long tentacles; some have a mouth and digest food; others produce
gonophores. The American species ({Physalia arethusa) is brilliantly colored,
the float being pink or purple, and bright blue; the zooids blue. It is noted
for its virulent stinging powers, as well as for its beautiful colors, graceful
motions, and its ability to sail to windward.
Physalia (n.) Portuguese man-of-war [syn: Physalia, genus Physalia].
Physaliae (n. pl.) (Zool.) An order of Siphonophora which includes Physalia.
Physemaria (n. pl.) (Zool.) A group of simple marine organisms, usually classed as the lowest of the sponges. They have inflated hollow bodies.
Physeter (n.) (Zool.) The genus that includes the sperm whale. ({Physeter macrocephalus).
Physeter (n.) A filtering machine operated by air pressure.
Physeter (n.) Type genus of the Physeteridae [syn: Physeter, genus Physeter].
Physianthropy (n.) The philosophy of human life, or the doctrine of the constitution and diseases of man, and their remedies.
Physic (n.) The art of healing diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine. -- an archaic term, superseded by medicine. [archaic] "A doctor of physik." -- Chaucer.
Physic (n.) A specific internal application for the cure or relief of sickness; a remedy for disease; a medicine.
Physic (n.) Specifically, a medicine that purges; a cathartic.
Physic (n.) A physician. [R.] -- Shak.
Physic nut (Bot.), A small tropical American euphorbiaceous tree ({Jatropha Curcas), and its seeds, which are well flavored, but contain a drastic oil which renders them dangerous if eaten in large quantities.
Physiced (imp. & p. p.) of Physic.
Physicking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Physic.
Physic (v. t.) To treat with physic or medicine; to administer medicine to, esp. a cathartic; to operate on as a cathartic; to purge.
Physic (v. t.) To work on as a remedy; to heal; to cure.
The labor we delight in physics pain. -- Shak.
A mind diseased no remedy can physic. -- Byron.
Physic (n.) A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels [syn: purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient].
Physical (a.) Of or pertaining to nature (as including all created existences); in accordance with the laws of nature; also, of or relating to natural or material things, or to the bodily structure, as opposed to things mental, moral, spiritual, or imaginary; material; natural; as, armies and navies are the physical force of a nation; the body is the physical part of man.
Labor, in the physical world, is . . . employed in putting objects in motion. -- J. S. Mill.
A society sunk in ignorance, and ruled by mere physical force. -- Macaulay.
Physical (a.) Of or pertaining to physics, or natural philosophy; treating of, or relating to, the causes and connections of natural phenomena; as, physical science; physical laws. "Physical philosophy." -- Pope.
Physical (a.) Perceptible through a bodily or material organization; cognizable by the senses; external; as, the physical, opposed to chemical, characters of a mineral.
Physical (a.) Of or pertaining to physic, or the art of medicine; medicinal; curative; healing; also, cathartic; purgative. [Obs.] "Physical herbs." -- Sir T. North.
Is Brutus sick? and is it physical To walk unbraced, and suck up the humors Of the dank morning? -- Shak.
Physical astronomy, That part of astronomy which treats of the causes of the celestial motions; specifically, that which treats of the motions resulting from universal gravitation.
Physical education, Training of the bodily organs and powers with a view to the promotion of health and vigor.
Physical examination (Med.), An examination of the bodily condition of a person.
Physical geography. See under Geography.
Physical point, An indefinitely small portion of matter; a point conceived as being without extension, yet having physical properties, as weight, inertia, momentum, etc.; a material point.
Physical signs (Med.), The objective signs of the bodily state afforded by a physical examination.
Physical (a.) Involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance" [ant: mental].
Physical (a.) Relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws."
Physical (a.) Having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects."
Physical (a.) According with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter); "a reflex response to physical stimuli."
Physical (a.) Characterized by energetic bodily activity; "a very physical dance performance".
Physical (a.) Impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics" [syn: forcible, physical, strong-arm].
Physical (a.) Concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer."
Physical, () The opposite of logical in its jargon sense. Compare real, virtual, and transparent.
It is said that what you can touch and see is real; what you can see but not touch is virtual; what you can touch but not see is transparent; and what you can neither touch nor see is probably imaginary. (2001-10-26)
Physically (adv.) In a physical manner; according to the laws of nature or physics; by physical force; not morally.
I am not now treating physically of light or colors. -- Locke.
Physically (adv.) According to the rules of medicine. [Obs.]
He that lives physically must live miserably. -- Cheyne. physicalness
Physically (adv.) In accord with physical laws; "it is physically impossible."
Physician (n.) A person skilled in medicine, or the art of healing; especially, one trained and licensed to treat illness and prescribe medicines; a doctor of medicine.
Physician (n.) Hence, figuratively, one who ministers to moral diseases; as, a physician of the soul.
Physician (n.) A licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor" [syn: doctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medico].
Physician, () Asa, afflicted with some bodily malady, "sought not to the Lord but to the physicians" (2 Chr. 16:12). The "physicians" were those who "practised heathen arts of magic, disavowing recognized methods of cure, and dissociating the healing art from dependence on the God of Israel. The sin of Asa was not, therefore, in seeking medical advice, as we understand the phrase, but in forgetting Jehovah."
Physician, () One lawfully engaged in the practice of medicine.
Physician, () A physician in England cannot recover for fees, as his practice is altogether honorary. Peake C. N. P. 96, 123; 4 T. R. 317.
Physician, () But in Pennsylvania, and perhaps in all the United States, he may recover for his services. 5 Serg. & Rawle, 416. The law implies, therefore, a contract on the part of a medical man, as well as those of other professions, to discharge their duty in a skillful and attentive manner; and the law will redress the party injured by their neglect or ignorance. 1 Saund. 312, R; 1 Ld. Raym. 213; 2 Wils. 359; 8 East, 348.
Physician, () They are sometimes answerable criminally for mala praxis. (q.v.) 2 Russ. on Cr. 288; Ayl. Pand. 213; Com. Dig. h.t. Vin. Ab. h.t.
Physician (n.) One upon whom we set our hopes when ill and our dogs when well.
Physicianed (a.) Licensed as a physician. [Obs.] "A physicianed apothecary." -- Walpole.
Physicism (n.) The tendency of the mind toward, or its preoccupation with, physical phenomena; materialism in philosophy and religion.
Anthropomorphism grows into theology, while physicism (if I may so call it) develops into science. -- Huxley.
Physicist (n.) One versed in physics.
Physicist (n.) (Biol.) A believer in the theory that the fundamental phenomena of life are to be explained upon purely chemical and physical principles; -- opposed to vitalist.
Physicist (n.) A scientist trained in physics.
Physicking () p. pr. & vb. n. fr. Physic, v. t.
Physico- () A combining form, denoting relation to, or dependence upon, natural causes, or the science of physics.
Physicochemical (a.) Involving the principles of both physics and chemistry; dependent on, or produced by, the joint action of physical and chemical agencies. -- Huxley.
Physicochemical (a.) Relating to physical chemistry.
Physicologic (n.) Logic illustrated by physics.
Physicological (a.) Of or pertaining to physicologic. -- Swift.
Physicology (n.) Physics. [R.] -- Phys`i*col"o*gist, n. [R.]
Physico-mathematics (n.) Mixed mathematics.
Physico-philosophy (n.) The philosophy of nature.
Physico-theology (n.) Theology or divinity illustrated or enforced by physics or natural philosophy.
Physics (n.) The science of nature, or of natural objects; that branch of science which treats of the laws and properties of matter, and the forces acting upon it; especially, that department of natural science which treats of the causes (as gravitation, heat, light, magnetism, electricity, etc.) that modify the general properties of bodies; natural philosophy.
Note: Chemistry, though a branch of general physics, is commonly treated as a science by itself, and the application of physical principles which it involves constitute a branch called chemical physics, which treats more especially of those physical properties of matter which are used by chemists in defining and distinguishing substances.
Compare: Natural
Natural (a.) 自然的；有關自然界的；天然的；不做作的；物質的，非精神的；合乎常情的；正常的；天生的；天賦的 [B]；自然狀態的，蒙昧的；未開墾的；逼真的；私生的 [Z] [B]；生身的 [Z] [B]；【音】還原的；標明本位號的 [A] Fixed or determined by nature; pertaining to the constitution of a thing; belonging to native character; according to nature; essential; characteristic; innate; not artificial, foreign, assumed, put on, or acquired; as, the natural growth of animals or plants; the natural motion of a gravitating body; natural strength or disposition; the natural heat of the body; natural color.
With strong natural sense, and rare force of will. -- Macaulay.
Natural (a.) Conformed to the order, laws, or actual facts, of nature; consonant to the methods of nature; according to the stated course of things, or in accordance with the laws which govern events, feelings, etc.; not exceptional or violent; legitimate; normal; regular; as, the natural consequence of crime; a natural death; anger is a natural response to insult.
What can be more natural than the circumstances in the behavior of those women who had lost their husbands on this fatal day? -- Addison.
Natural (a.) Having to do with existing system to things; dealing with, or derived from, the creation, or the world of matter and mind, as known by man; within the scope of human reason or experience; not supernatural; as, a natural law; natural science; history, theology.
I call that natural religion which men might know . . . by the mere principles of reason, improved by consideration and experience, without the help of revelation. -- Bp. Wilkins.
Natural (a.) Conformed to truth or reality; as:
Natural (a.) Springing from true sentiment; not artificial or exaggerated; -- said of action, delivery, etc.; as, a natural gesture, tone, etc.
Natural (a.) Resembling the object imitated; true to nature; according to the life; -- said of anything copied or imitated; as, a portrait is natural.
Natural (a.) Having the character or sentiments properly belonging to one's position; not unnatural in feelings.
To leave his wife, to leave his babes, . . . He wants the natural touch. -- Shak.
Natural (a.) Connected by the ties of consanguinity. especially, Related by birth rather than by adoption; as, one's natural mother. "Natural friends." -- J. H. Newman.
Natural (a.) Hence: Begotten without the sanction of law; born out of wedlock; illegitimate; bastard; as, a natural child.
Natural (a.) Of or pertaining to the lower or animal nature, as contrasted with the higher or moral powers, or that which is spiritual; being in a state of nature; unregenerate.
The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God. -- 1 Cor. ii. 14.
Natural (a.) (Math.) Belonging to, to be taken in, or referred to, some system, in which the base is 1; -- said of certain functions or numbers; as, natural numbers, those commencing at 1; natural sines, cosines, etc., those taken in arcs whose radii are 1.
Natural (a.) (Mus.) Produced by natural organs, as those of the human throat, in distinction from instrumental music.
Natural (a.) (Mus.) Of or pertaining to a key which has neither a flat nor a sharp for its signature, as the key of C major.
Natural (a.) (Mus.) Applied to an air or modulation of harmony which moves by easy and smooth transitions, digressing but little from the original key.
Natural (a.) (Mus.) Neither flat nor sharp; -- of a tone.
Natural (a.) (Mus.) Changed to the pitch which is neither flat nor sharp, by appending the sign [natural]; as, A natural. -- Moore (Encyc. of Music).
Natural (a.) Existing in nature or created by the forces of nature, in contrast to production by man; not made, manufactured, or processed by humans; as, a natural ruby; a natural bridge; natural fibers; a deposit of natural calcium sulfate. Opposed to artificial, man-made, manufactured, processed and synthetic.
Natural (a.) Hence: Not processed or refined; in the same statre as that existing in nature; as, natural wood; natural foods.
Natural day, The space of twenty-four hours. -- Chaucer.
Natural fats, Natural gas, etc. See under Fat, Gas. etc.
Natural Harmony (Mus.), The harmony of the triad or common chord.
Natural history, In its broadest sense, a history or description of nature as a whole, including the sciences of botany, Zoology, geology, mineralogy, paleontology, chemistry, and physics. In recent usage the term is often restricted to the sciences of botany and Zoology collectively, and sometimes to the science of zoology alone.
Natural law, That instinctive sense of justice and of right and wrong, which is native in mankind, as distinguished from specifically revealed divine law, and formulated human law.
Natural modulation (Mus.), Transition from one key to its relative keys.
Natural order. (Nat. Hist.) See under order.
Natural person. (Law) See under person, n.
Natural philosophy, Originally, the study of nature in general; the natural sciences; in modern usage, that branch of physical science, commonly called physics, which treats of the phenomena and laws of matter and considers those effects only which are unaccompanied by any change of a chemical nature; -- contrasted with mental philosophy and moral philosophy.
Natural scale (Mus.), A scale which is written without flats or sharps.
Note: Model would be a preferable term, as less likely to mislead, the so-called artificial scales (scales represented by the use of flats and sharps) being equally natural with the so-called natural scale.
Natural science, The study of objects and phenomena existing in nature, especially biology, chemistry, physics and their interdisciplinary related sciences; natural history, in its broadest sense; -- used especially in contradistinction to social science, mathematics, philosophy, mental science or moral science.
Natural selection (Biol.), The operation of natural laws analogous, in their operation and results, to designed selection in breeding plants and animals, and resulting in the survival of the fittest; the elimination over time of species unable to compete in specific environments with other species more adapted to survival; -- the essential mechanism of evolution. The principle of natural selection is neutral with respect to the mechanism by which inheritable changes occur in organisms (most commonly thought to be due to mutation of genes and reorganization of genomes), but proposes that those forms which have become so modified as to be better adapted to the existing environment have tended to survive and leave similarly adapted descendants, while those less perfectly adapted have tended to die out through lack of fitness for the environment, thus resulting in the survival of the fittest. See Darwinism.
Natural system (Bot. & Zool.), A classification based upon real affinities, as shown in the structure of all parts of the organisms, and by their embryology.
It should be borne in mind that the natural system of botany is natural only in the constitution of its genera, tribes, orders, etc., and in its grand divisions. -- Gray.
Natural theology, or Natural religion, That part of theological science which treats of those evidences of the existence and attributes of the Supreme Being which are exhibited in nature; -- distinguished from revealed religion. See Quotation under Natural, a., 3.
Natural vowel, The vowel sound heard in urn, furl, sir, her, etc.; -- so called as being uttered in the easiest open position of the mouth organs. See Neutral vowel, under Neutral and Guide to Pronunciation, [sect] 17.
Syn: See Native.
Physics (n.) The science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" [syn: physics, natural philosophy].
Physics (n.) The physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something; "he studied the physics of radiation" [syn: physics, physical science].
Physiocracy (n.) 農本主義；重農主義 Physiocracy is an economic theory which states that the wealth of nations is derived solely from the value of “land agriculture” or “land development” and that agricultural products.
It was developed by a group of French thinkers during the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. In the successive centuries Physiocracy became one of the first well-developed theories of economics.
Physiocrat (n.) One of the followers of Quesnay of France, who, in the 18th century, founded a system of political economy based upon the supremacy of natural order. -- F. A. Walker. -- Phys`i*o*crat"ic, a.
Physiogeny (n.) (Biol.) The germ history of the functions, or the history of the development of vital activities, in the individual, being one of the branches of ontogeny. See Morphogeny. -- Haeckel.
Physiognomer (n.) Physiognomist. Physiognomic
Physiognomic (a.) Alt. of Physiognomical.
Physiognomical (a.) 面相的；面貌的；面相學的；觀相術的；外貌的 Of or pertaining to physiognomy; according with the principles of physiognomy. -- Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.
Physiognomist (n.) Same as Physiognomy, 1.
Physiognomist (n.) 人相學者；相士 One skilled in physiognomy. -- Dryden.
Physiognomist (n.) One who tells fortunes by physiognomy. -- Holland.
Physiognomize (v. t.) To observe and study the physiognomy of. [R.] -- Southey.
Physiognommonic (a.) Physiognomic.
Physiognomies (n. pl. ) of Physiognomy.
Physiognomy (n.) 觀相術，相面術 [U]；面容，面相 [C]；外形，外貌 [the S] [（+of）] The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.
Physiognomy (n.) The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
Physiognomy (n.) The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. [Obs.] -- Bale.
Physiognomy (n.) The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.
Physiognomy (n.) The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) [syn: countenance, physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug].
Physiognomy (n.) The art of determining the character of another by the resemblances and differences between his face and our own, which is the standard of excellence.
"There is no art," says Shakespeare, foolish man, "To read the mind's construction in the face." The physiognomists his portrait scan, And say: "How little wisdom here we trace! He knew his face disclosed his mind and heart, So, in his own defence, denied our art." Lavatar Shunk
Physiogony (n.) The birth of nature. [R.] -- Coleridge. Physiographic
Physiographic (a.) Alt. of Physiographical.
Physiographical (a.) 地文學的；地形學的 Of or pertaining to physiography.
Physiography (n.) 地文學；地相學；地形學；自然地理學 The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc., and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc.; physical geography.
Physiography (n.) The descriptive part of a natural science as distinguished from the explanatory or theoretic part; as, mineral physiography.
Physiography (n.) The study of physical features of the earth's surface [syn: physical geography, physiography].
Physiolatry (n.) 崇拜自然 The worship of the powers or agencies of nature; materialism in religion; nature worship. "The physiolatry of the Vedas." -- M. Williams.
Physiologer (n.) A physiologist.
Physiologic (a.) Physiological.
Physiologic (a.) Of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning; "physiologic functions"; "physiological processes" [syn: physiologic, physiological].
Physiological (a.) [Z] 生理學的；生理的，生理上正常的 Of or pertaining to physiology; relating to the science of the functions of living organism; as, physiological botany or chemistry.
Physiological (a.) Of or relating to the biological study of physiology; "physiological psychology"; "Pavlov's physiological theories".
Physiological (a.) Of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning; "physiologic functions"; "physiological processes" [syn: physiologic, physiological].
Physiologically (adv.) 生理上；生理學方面 In a physiological manner.
Physiologically (adv.) Of or relating to physiological processes; with respect to physiology; "physiologically ready"; "physiologically addicted."
Physiologist (n.) One who is versed in the science of physiology; a student of the properties and functions of animal and vegetable organs and tissues.
Physiologist (n.) 生理學家 [C] A biologist specializing in physiology.
Physiologize (v. i.) To speculate in physiology; to make physiological investigations. -- Cudworth.
Physiologies (n. pl. ) of Physiology.
Physiology (n.) 生理學 The science which treats of the phenomena of living organisms; the study of the processes incidental to, and characteristic of, life.
Note: It is divided into animal and vegetable physiology, dealing with animal and vegetable life respectively. When applied especially to a study of the functions of the organs and tissues in man, it is called human physiology.
Physiology (n.) A treatise on physiology.
Mental physiology, The science of the functions and phenomena of the mind, as distinguished from a philosophical explanation of the same.
Physiology (n.) The branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms.
Physiology (n.) Processes and functions of an organism.
Physiology, () Med. jur. The science which treats of the functions of animals; it is the science of life.
Physiology, () The legal practitioner who expects to rise to eminence, must acquire some acquaintance with physiology. This subject is intimately connected with gestation, birth, life and death. Vide 2 Chit. Pr. 42, n.
Physiophyly (n.) (Biol.) 機能進化 The tribal history of the functions, or the history of the paleontological development of vital activities, -- being a branch of phylogeny. See Morphophyly. -- Haeckel.
Physique (n.) 體格，體形 [C] [U] [S] The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
With his white hair and splendid physique. -- Mrs. Stowe.
Physique (n.) Constitution of the human body [syn: physique, build, body-build, habitus].
Physique (n.) Alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" [syn: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh].
Physnomy (n.) Physiogmony. [Obs.]
Physoclist (n.) (Zool.) One of the Physoclisti.
Physoclisti (n. pl.) (Tool.) An order of teleost in which the air bladder has no opening.
Physograde (n.) (Zool.) Any siphonophore which has an air sac for a float, as the Physalia.
Physophorae (n. pl.) (Zool.) An order of Siphonophora, furnished with an air sac, or float, and a series of nectocalyces. See Illust. under Nectocalyx.
Physopod (n.) (Zool.) One of the Physopoda; a thrips.
Physopoda (n. pl.) (Zool.) Same as Thysanoptera.
Compare: Thysanoptera
Thysanoptera, (n. pl.) (Zool.) 薊馬 A division of insects, considered by some writers a distinct order, but regarded by others as belonging to the Hemiptera. They are all of small size, and have narrow, broadly fringed wings with rudimentary nervures. Most of the species feed upon the juices of plants, and some, as those which attack grain, are very injurious to crops. Called also Physopoda. See Thrips.
Compare: Thrips
Thrips (n.) (Zool.) （複數不變）【動】（薊馬科的）吃植物的害蟲Any one of numerous small species of Thysanoptera, especially those which attack useful plants, as the grain thrips ({Thrips cerealium).
Note: The term is also popularly applied to various other small injurious insects.
Thrips (n.) Any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive [syn: thrips, thrip, thripid].
Physostigmine (n.) (Chem.) An alkaloid found in the Calabar bean (the seed of Physostigma venenosum), and extracted as a white, tasteless, substance, amorphous or crystalline; -- formerly called eserine, with which it was regarded as identical.
Physostigmine (n.) Used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma.
Physostomi (n. pl.) (Zool.) An order of fishes in which the air bladder is provided with a duct, and the ventral fins, when present, are abdominal. It includes the salmons, herrings, carps, catfishes, and others.
Physostomous (a.) (Zool.) Having a duct to the air bladder.
Physostomous (a.) (Zool.) Pertaining to the Physostomi.
Phytelephas (n.) (Bot.) A genus of South American palm trees, the seeds of which furnish the substance called vegetable ivory.
Phytelephas (n.) Small genus of South American feather palms [syn: phytelephas, genus Phytelephas].
Phytivorous (a.) Feeding on plants or herbage; phytophagous; as, phytivorous animals. -- Ray.
Phyto- () A combining form from Gr. fyto`n a plant; as, phytochemistry, phytography.
Phytochemical (a.) Relating to phytochemistry. -- R. Hunt.
Phytochemical (n.) A chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive.
Phytochemistry (n.) Chemistry in its relation to vegetable bodies; vegetable chemistry. -- R. Hunt.
Phytochemistry (n.) The branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants.
Phytochimy (n.) Phytochemistry. [Obsoles.] Phytogenesis
Phytogenesis (n.) Alt. of Phytogeny.
Phytogeny (n.) The doctrine of the generation of plants.
Phytogeographical (a.) Of or pertaining to phytogeography.
Phytogeography (n.) The geographical distribution of plants.
Phytoglyphic (a.) Relating to phytoglyphy.
Phytoglyphy (n.) See Nature printing, under Nature.
Phytographical (a.) Of or pertaining to phytography.