| whet | 1. The act of whetting. 2. That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer. "Sips, drams, and whets. <chemical>" Whet slate, a variety of slate used for sharpening cutting instruments; novaculite. Synonym: whetstone slate, and oilstone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| whetile | <zoology> The green woodpecker, or yaffle. See Yaffle. Origin: Cf. Whitile. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whetstone crystals | Xanthine crystal's occasionally observed in urine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| saw-whet | <zoology> A small North American owl (Nyctale Acadica), destitute of ear tufts and having feathered toes. Synonym: Acadian owl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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