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Thursday, April 28, 2016

air-con

air-con, n. and adj.

Pronunciation:  Brit. /ˈɛːkɒn/ , U.S.  /ˈɛ(ə)rˌkɑn/
Etymology:  Shortened < air conditioning n.

orig. Brit.

A. n.

 = air conditioning n.


B. adj.


= air-conditioned adj.

Aeta

Aeta, n. and adj.
Forms: Aeta, Ayta, Agta, Ata, Atta, Ati, Ita

Etymology:  < Origin uncertain; probably from the Tagalog word itim black


A. n
1. A member of an indigenous people inhabiting the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga, and Bataan in central Luzon Island in the Philippines.

2. The Austronesian language spoken by the Aetas.

B. adj.


Of, relating to, or designating the Aetas and their language

advanced

advanced, adj.
Pronunciation:  Brit., U.S.

Etymology: <  Advanced adj.



Of a clock or watch: indicating a time ahead of the correct time.