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Zetetic
a.
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Seeking; proceeding by inquiry.
Zetetic
n.
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A seeker; -- a name adopted by some of the Pyrrhonists.
Zetetics
a.
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A branch of algebra which relates to the direct search for unknown quantities.
Zeuglodon
n.
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A genus of extinct Eocene whales, remains of which have been found in the Gulf States. The species had very long and slender bodies and broad serrated teeth. See Phocodontia.
Zeuglodont
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Any species of Zeuglodonta.
Zeuglodonta
n. pl.
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Same as Phocodontia.
Zeugmatic
a.
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Of or pertaining to zeugma; characterized by zeugma.
Zeugobranchiata
n. pl.
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Same as Zygobranchia.
Zeus
n.
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The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades). He was identified with Jupiter.
Zeuzerian
n.
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Any one of a group of bombycid moths of which the genus Zeuzera is the type. Some of these moths are of large size. The goat moth is an example.
Zeylanite
n.
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See Ceylanite.
Zibet
n.
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Alt. of Zibeth
Zibeth
n.
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A carnivorous mammal (Viverra zibetha) closely allied to the civet, from which it differs in having the spots on the body less distinct, the throat whiter, and the black rings on the tail more numerous.
Ziega
n.
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Curd produced from milk by adding acetic acid, after rennet has ceased to cause coagulation.
Zietrisikite
n.
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A mineral wax, vert similar to ozocerite. It is found at Zietrisika, Moldavia, whence its name.
Zif
n.
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The second month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, corresponding to our May.
Zigger
v. i.
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Alt. of Zighyr
Zighyr
v. i.
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Same as Sicker.
Zigzag
n.
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Something that has short turns or angles.
Zigzag
n.
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A molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons. See Illust. of Chevron, 3.
Zigzag
n.
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See Boyau.
Zigzag
a.
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Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course.
Zigzagged
imp. & p. p.
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of Zigzag
Zigzagging
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Zigzag
Zigzag
v. t.
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To form with short turns.
Zigzag
v. i.
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To move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape.
Zigzaggery
n.
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The quality or state of being zigzag; crookedness.
Zigzaggy
a.
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Having sharp turns.
Zilla
n.
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A low, thorny, suffrutescent, crucifeous plant (Zilla myagroides) found in the deserts of Egypt. Its leaves are boiled in water, and eaten, by the Arabs.
Zillah
n.
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A district or local division, as of a province.