a magic spell; trick by sorcery.

strange; uncommon.

a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a black hole.

(of a speech sound) articulated with retraction of the root of the tongue and constriction of the pharynx.

of an indefinitely large number in succession.

to mark a word or passage with − or ÷ to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages.

spoken, written, or containing similar information in two different languages.

to dry or cure meat, fish, etc., especially haddock in the sun.

to exhibit a play of colors like that of the iridescent gem opal.

leafage; foliage.