| ESP | Perception by means other than through the ordinary senses; e.g., telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| espalier | <botany> A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained. "And figs from standard and espalier join." (Pope) Origin: F. Espalier, fr. It. Spalliera, fr. Spalla shoulder, the same word as F. Epaule. See Epaulet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| esparcet | <botany> The common sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa), an Old World leguminous forage plant. Origin: F. Esparcet, esparcette, eparcet, fr. Sp. Esparceta, esparcilla. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| esparto | <botany> A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc, are made. It is also used for making paper. Origin: Sp.; cf. L. Spartum Spanish broom, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| esplanade | 1. A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town. The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country. 2. <botany> A grass plat; a lawn. 3. Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside. Origin: F. Esplanade, Sp. Esplanada, explanada, cf. It. Spianata; fr. Sp. Explanar to level, L. Explanare to flatten or spread out. See Explain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| espundia | A type of American leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania braziliensis that affects the mucous membranes, particularly in the nasal and oral region, resulting in grossly destructive changes; particularly common in Brazil where a significant proportion of persons infected with L. Braziliensis develop this condition; may develop metastatically from sores originally found elsewhere on the body. Synonym: Breda's disease, bubas braziliana. Origin: Sp., fr. L. Spongia, sponge (05 Mar 2000) |