Sphagnum, n. Bog-moss, peat-moss.
Sphenoid, Sphenoidal, a. (Anat.) Wedge-shaped.
Spheral, a. Symmetrical, complete, perfect.
Sphere, n.
- 1. Globe, ball, orb.
- 2. Circuit, circle, compass, province, department, walk, beat, function, vocation, office, employment.
- 3. Rank, standing, order.
- 4. Region, realm, domain, quarter, country.
- 5. Socket, orbit.
Spherical, a.
- 1. Globular, orbicular, globated, globous, globose, rotund, round.
- 2. Planetary.
Sphericity, n. Rotundity, roundness, globosity, globularity.
Spice, n.
- 1. Flavoring, flavor, relish, taste, savor.
- 2. Admixture, sprinkling, tincture, dash, infusion, grain, particle, small quantity, smack, soupcon.
Spice-bush, n. See Spice-Wood.
Spice-wood, n. Spice-bush, Benjamin-tree, fever-bush, wild allspice (Benzoin odoriferum or Laurus benzoin).
Spiciferous, a. Spicated, eared, spicose, spicous.
Spicily, ad. Pungently, wittily.
Spick-and-span new. Quite new, fire-new, brand-new.
Spicy, a.
- 1. Aromatic, fragrant, balmy, racy.