Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Ornithorhynchus

A genus of egg-laying mammals that includes the platypus, characterized by a duck-bill and webbed feet.

Orogeny

The process of natural mountain formation, especially by the upward folding of the earth's crust.

Orphrey

An ornamental band or border, especially one made of gold or silver thread, used in ecclesiastical vestments.

Orris

The dried rhizome of the iris plant, used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Orthodontics

The branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth.

Orthodontist

A dentist who is specially trained to diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities, particularly by using braces and aligners.

Orthodox

Following or conforming to traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs, especially in religion.

Orthograph

The conventional spelling system of a language.

Orthography

The conventional spelling system of a language.

Orthonormal

Referring to a set of vectors that are mutually orthogonal and each of unit length.

Orthopedist

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system.

Oscillating

Moving back and forth in a regular rhythm; swinging or vibrating.