English to English Dictionary

Granuloma

A mass of granulation tissue, typically produced in response to infection, inflammation, or the presence of a foreign body.

Grapheme

The smallest meaningful unit of a writing system, such as a letter, a part of a letter, or a combination of letters that represent a single phoneme.

Grass-widow

A wife who is temporarily separated or away from her husband, typically for business, travel, or military service.

Gravida

A pregnant woman, often used in medical contexts with a numerical suffix to indicate the number of times a woman has been pregnant.

Gravitational singularity

A point in spacetime where the gravitational field of a celestial body becomes infinite, resulting in a zero volume and an infinite density.

Grinder's Rot

A condition characterized by the deterioration or decay of grinding tools or materials, often due to prolonged use or improper maintenance.

Gripsack

A small traveling bag or suitcase; a carpetbag.

Griseous

Of a light grey or grizzly color; streaked or speckled with grey.

Groggery

A bar or tavern where alcoholic drinks, especially rum, are served.

Grok

To understand something intuitively or by empathy, establishing a profound and complete connection with the subject.

Gros Ventre

A member of the Atsina, a Native American people historically inhabiting Montana and parts of Canada.

Growlery

A private room or retreat to which one retires when in a bad mood or wishing to be alone.