Defn: A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; — called also anise camphor. Watts.
ANETIC
A*net"ic, a. Etym: [L. aneticus, Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Soothing.
ANEURISM
An"eu*rism, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an artery. [Written also aneurysm.]
ANEURISMAL
An`eu*ris"mal, a. (Med.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to an aneurism; as, an aneurismal tumor; aneurismal diathesis. [Written also aneurysmal.]
ANEW
A*new", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + new.]
Defn: Over again; another time; in a new form; afresh; as, to arm anew; to create anew. Dryden.
ANFRACTUOSE
An*frac"tu*ose`, a. Etym: [See Anfractuous.]