Amphidromic point
a point of almost zero tidal fluctuation on the ocean surface, represented on a chart of cotidal lines by a point from which these lines radiate.
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(of certain parasitic fungi) growing on both sides of leaves.
- Amphigoric
a meaningless or nonsensical piece of writing, especially one intended as a parody. noun (pl) -ries, -ris a piece of nonsensical writing in verse or, less commonly, prose n. 1809, “burlesque nonsense writing or verse,” from french amphigouri, of unknown origin, perhaps from greek amphi- (see amphi-) + gyros “circle,” thus “circle on both sides,” […]
- Amphigory
a meaningless or nonsensical piece of writing, especially one intended as a parody. noun (pl) -ries, -ris a piece of nonsensical writing in verse or, less commonly, prose n. 1809, “burlesque nonsense writing or verse,” from french amphigouri, of unknown origin, perhaps from greek amphi- (see amphi-) + gyros “circle,” thus “circle on both sides,” […]
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a diploid nucleus.
- Amphilochus
a seer, the son of amphiaraus and eriphyle, and the brother of alcmaeon. historical examples having sent to consult the oracle of amphilochus, he received for answer, that his affairs would go on better after his death. the phantom world augustin calmet it is said that alexander performed sacrifices in honour of amphilochus, on account […]