- frizz
- abuzz
- topaz
- waltz
- wootz
(v. t. & n.) See Friz, v. t. & n.
(a.) In a buzz; buzzing.
(n.) A mineral occurring in rhombic prisms, generally yellowish
and pellucid, also colorless, and of greenesh, bluish, or brownish
shades. It sometimes occurs massive and opaque. It is a fluosilicate of
alumina, and is used as a gem.
(n.) Either one of two species of large, brilliantly colored
humming birds of the Topaza, of South America and the West Indies.
(n.) A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a
whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for
this kind of dance.
(v. i.) To dance a waltz.
(n.) A species of steel imported from the East Indies, valued for
making edge tools; Indian steel. It has in combination a minute portion
of alumina and silica.