| algol | <astronomy> A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness. Origin: Ar. Al-ghl destruction, calamity, fr. Ghala to take suddenly, destroy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| algolagnia | Form of sexual perversion in which the infliction or the experiencing of pain increases the pleasure of the sexual act or causes sexual pleasure independent of the act; includes both sadism (active algolagnia) and masochism (passive algolagnia). Synonym: algophilia. Origin: algo-+ G. Lagneia, lust (05 Mar 2000) |
| algological | Of or pertaining to algology; as, algological specimens. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| algologist | One learned about algae; a student of algology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| algology | <study> The study or science of algae or seaweeds. Origin: L. Alga seaweed. (04 Mar 1998) |