asper
— Noun
– English
~ 20 aspers equal 1 kurus in Turkey
aspergill
— Noun
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~ a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
Aspergillaceae
— Noun
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~ family of fungi including some common molds
Aspergillales
— Noun
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~ order of fungi having a closed ascocarp (cleistothecium) with the asci scattered rather than gathered in a hymenium
aspergillosis
— Noun
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~ severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
aspergillosis
— Noun
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~ an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
aspergillosis
— Noun
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~ disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
aspergillus
— Noun
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~ genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
asperity
— Noun
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~ something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters"
asperse
— Verb
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~ charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!"; "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
aspersion
— Noun
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~ a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
aspersion
— Noun
– English
~ an abusive attack on a person's character or good name