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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Pha-lān'ges, n. p. 978pl. of phalanx. See PHALANX.Pha-lăn'gi-al or Pha-lăn'gi-an, a. p. 978Pertaining to a phalanx; belonging to the small bones of the fingers and toes; phalangal. Dunglison.Pha-lăng'gi-ous, a. p. 978Pertaining to spiders of the genus Phalangium.Phăl’an-gīte, n. p. 978A soldier belonging to a phalanx. Mitford.Pha-lān'gi-ūm, n. p. 978(Zoöl.) A genus of spiders having very long legs.Phăl/an-stē'ri-an, n. p. 978One who favors the system of phalansteries proposed by Fourier.Phăl'an-stē'ri-an, a. p. 978Relating to phalansterianism, or the doctrine of association.Phăl/an-stē'ri-an-ism, n. p. 978A system of phalansteries proposed by Fourier; Fourierism; socialism.Pha-lān'ste-rĭsm, n. p. 978See PHALANSTERIANISM.Phā'lan-stēr'y, n. p. 978The dwelling of a Fourierite phalanx; a grand edifice intended to be the common dwelling of all the members of a social organization established upon the plan of Charles Fourier. 2. An association…Phā'lanx or Phā'lănx, n. p. 978(Gr. Antiq.) A square battalion or body of soldiers, formed in ranks and files close and deep, with their shields joined and pikes crossing each other, so as to offer very firm resistance to a foe.…Phăl'a-rĭs, n. p. 978(Bot.) A genus of grasses, the fruit of one species of which (P. canariensis, or canary-grass) is the canary seed.Phăl'a-rōpe, n. p. 978(Ornith.) A wading bird of the genus Phalaropus.Phā'l'a-rō'pus, n. p. 978(Ornith.) A genus of grallatorial birds, found chiefly in northern localities. Red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius). They are good swimmers, and are often seen far out at sea.Phāl'er-ōpe, n. p. 978See PHALAROPE.Phāl'lic, a. p. 978Pertaining to, or noting, certain indecencies in the orgies of Bacchus, &c.Phăl'lus, n. p. 978(Bot.) A genus of fungi which has a fetid and disgusting odor; stinkhorn.Phāne, n. p. 978A vane or weather-cock. [Obs.]Phān'e-ro-gā'mi-an or Phān'e-ro-gām'ie or Phān'e-rōg'a-mōs, a. p. 978(Bot.) Having visible flowers, containing distinct stamens and pistils; — said of plants.Phăn’ta-scōpe, n. p. 978An optical instrument, or toy, resembling the phenakistoscope, and illustrating the same principle:— called also phantasmascope.Phăn′taṣm, n. p. 978An image formed by the mind, and supposed to be real; an imaginary existence which seems to be real; a shadowy or airy appearance;—sometimes, an optical illusion; a dream. All the interim is Like a…Phan-tăs'ma, n. p. 978A phantasm. [Obs.] Shak.Phan-tăs'ma-gō'ri-a, n. p. 978An exhibition of shadows representing various figures thrown upon a flat surface by a magic lantern; hence, illusive images. It was, however, conscience that prepared this mental phantasmagoria. W.…Phan-tāṣ’ma-gōr’i-al, a. p. 978Of, or relating to, phantasmagoria.Phan-tăṣ'-ma-gŏr'ie, a. p. 978Of, or pertaining to, phantasmagoria; phantasmagorial.Phan-tăs'ma-go-ry, n. p. 978Phantasmagoria; a magic lantern.Phan-tăs'ma-scōpe, n. p. 978See PHANTASCOPE.Phăn'/tas-măt'/ie-al, a. p. 978Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a phantasm; phantasmal.Phan-tăṣ'ma-tŏg'ra-phy, n. p. 978A description of celestial phenomena or phantasms, as rainbows, halos, and the like. Crabb.Phan-tăs'mal, a. p. 978Resembling a phantasm; illusive; dreamy. “A wide circle of a transitory, phantasmal character.” Carlyle.Phan-tăs'tic or Phăn'ta-sy, a. p. 979Phăn'ta-sy, n. See FANTASTIC and FANCY.Phăn'tom, n. p. 979That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; a specter; a ghost; an airy spirit. “Strange phantoms rising as the mists arise.” Pope. She was a phantom of delight When first she gleamed…Phăn'tom-ăt'ic, a. p. 979Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a phantom; phantasmal. [Rare.] Coleridge.Phăn'/tom-nā'/tion, n. p. 979Appearance as of a phantom; illusion. [Obs. and rare.] Pope.Phā'raōh or Phā'ra-ōn, n. p. 979The same as FARO. See FARO.Phâr/a-ōn'ic, a. p. 979Pertaining to the pharaohs or kings of Egypt, or to the old Egyptians.Phār'i-sā'ic or Phār'i-sā'ic-al, a. p. 979Pertaining to, or resembling, the Pharisees. “The Pharisaic sect amongst the Jews.” Cudworth. 2. Hence, addicted to external forms and ceremonies; making a show of religion without the spirit of it…Phâr'i-sā'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 979In a Pharisaic manner; hypocritically.Phâr'i-sā'ic-al-ness, n. p. 979The state of being Pharisaic; Pharisaism.Phâr'i-sā-ism, n. p. 979The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. 2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion.Phăr'i-sē'an, a. p. 979Following the practice of the Pharisees; Pharisaic. [Obs.] Milton.Phār'i-see, n. p. 979One of a sect among the Jews, noted for a strict observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of the elders, and whose pretended holiness led them to separate themselves from the other…Phâr'i-see-ism, n. p. 979Pharisaism; hypocrisy in matters of religion.Phār'ma-ceū'tic or Phār'ma-ceū'tic-al, a. p. 979Pertaining to the knowledge or art of pharmacy, or to the art of preparing medicines; as, pharmaceutical preparations.Phâr'ma-çeū'ti-cal-ly, adv. p. 979In the manner of pharmacy.Phâr'ma-çeū'tics, n. sing. p. 979The science of preparing medicines. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.]Phār'ma-çēu'tist, n. p. 979One skilled in pharmacy; an apothecary.Phār'ma-cĭst, n. p. 979One skilled in pharmacy; a druggist; a pharmaceutist.Phâr'ma-co-dy-nām'ics, n. sing. p. 979A branch of pharmacology which considers the effects and uses of medicines. Dunglison.Phar-mæ'o-līte, n. p. 979(Min.) A native hydrous arseniate of lime, usually of a white or grayish color and vitreous luster, found with ores of cobalt and silver. Dana.Phär'ma-cŏl'o-ġĭst, n. p. 979One who is well skilled in, or writes on, drugs, or the composition and preparation of medicines.Phär'ma-cŏl'o-ġy, n. p. 979The science or knowledge of drugs, or the art of preparing medicines. 2. A treatise on the art of preparing medicines.Phär'ma-cŏn, n. p. 979A medicine or drug; also, a poison.Phär'ma-co-pœ'iȧ, n. p. 979A book or treatise describing the preparations of the several kinds of medicines; a dispensatory. 2. A chemical laboratory. [Obs.]Phär'ma-cŏp'o-lĭst, n. p. 979One who sells medicines; an apothecary.Phär'ma-çy, n. p. 979The art or practice of preparing, preserving, and compounding substances, for the purposes of medicine; the occupation of an apothecary.Phā'ro, n. p. 979The same as FARO. See FARO. 2. A pharos; a lighthouse. [Obs.]Phā'ros, n. p. 979A lighthouse or tower which anciently stood on a small isle of the same name, adjoining the Egyptian shore, over against Alexandria. 2. Hence, any lighthouse for the direction of seamen; a…Pha-rȳn'ge-al or Phār'yn-gē'al, a. p. 979Belonging to, or connected with, the pharynx.Pha-rýn'ge-als or Phār'yn-gē'als, n. pl. p. 979(Anat.) The parts around the pharynx. Dunglison.