- Glossic
- Glossic /glosˈik/nounA phonetic alphabet devised by AJ Ellis (1814–90)ORIGIN: Gr glōssa tongue
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Glossic — Glos sic (gl[o^]s s[i^]k), n. [L. glossa a word requiring a gloss. See 3d {Gloss}.] A system of phonetic spelling based upon the present values of English letters, but invariably using one symbol to represent one sound only. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
glòssic — glòs|sic Mot Pla Adjectiu variable … Diccionari Català-Català
glossotype — (ˈglɒsəʊtaɪp) [f. glosso + type.] One of the systems of phonetic symbols invented by A. J. Ellis (afterwards improved into glossic). Ellis E.E. Pronunc. i. 13. [see glossic] … Useful english dictionary
Fragipan — A fragipan is a diagnostic horizon in USDA soil taxonomy. They are altered subsurface soil layers that restrict water flow and root penetration. Fragipans are similar to a duripan in how they affect land use limitations. In soil descriptions,… … Wikipedia
