| enema | <procedure> A clyster or injection, a liquid injected or to be injected into the rectum. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| enemator | An appliance used to give an enema. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enemy | One hostile to another; one who hates, and desires or attempts the injury of, another; a foe; an adversary; as, an enemy of or to a person; an enemy to truth, or to falsehood. The enemy, the hostile force. In this sense it is construed with the verb and pronoun either in the singular or the plural, but more commonly in the singular; as, we have met the enemy and he is ours or they are ours. Synonym: Foe, antagonist, opponent. See Adversary. Origin: OF. Enemi, F. Ennemi, from L. Inimicus; in- (negative) + amicus friend. See Amicable. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |