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  • GONIOMETRYnoun2 findersmeasurement of angles
  • GONKnoun37 findersA small fuzzy toy, popularized during wartime.
  • GONOCYTEnoun3 findersA long-lived germ cell responsible for spermatogenesis in males and oogenesis in females
  • GONODUCTnoun1 finderEither of a pair of ducts, leading from a gonad to the exterior, through which gametes pass
  • GONORRHEAnounAncient Greek12 findersA sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.
  • GONORRHEALadjective4 findersOf, pertaining to, or afflicted with gonorrhoea
  • GONORRHEICadjective2 findersAlternative spelling of gonorrhoeic.
  • GONYSnounAncient Greek5 findersthe lower ridge of the lower mandible of a bird's beak, located at the junction of the bone's two rami (lateral plates)
  • GONZOadjectiveFrench25 findersUsing an unconventional, exaggerated, and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
  • GOOBERnoun75 findersA peanut.
  • GOOCHnoun60 findersThe perineum.
  • GOODadjectiveProto-Indo-European46 findersOf a person or an animal: Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
  • GOODBYEinterjection2 findersFarewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
  • GOODFELLAnoun1 finderA gangster, especially one in the Mafia.
  • GOODIEinterjection9 findersAlternative spelling of goody.
  • GOODINESSnoun1 finderThe quality of being goody.
  • GOODISHadjective22 findersRather good than the contrary; not actually bad; tolerable.
  • GOODLYadjectiveProto-Germanic39 findersGood; pleasing in appearance; attractive; comely; graceful; pleasant; desirable.
  • GOODMANnounMiddle English10 findersA familiar appellation of civility for a man.
  • GOODSIREnounScots1 finderA grandfather.
  • GOODWIFEnounMiddle English24 findersA female head of a household.
  • GOODYinterjection24 findersUsed to indicate pleasure or delight.
  • GOODYEARnoun2 findersUsed as an expletive in phrases grammatically requiring a noun.
  • GOODYEARSnoun3 findersUsed as an expletive in phrases grammatically requiring a noun.
  • GOOEYadjective83 findersHaving the consistency of goo: soft or viscous, and sticky.
  • GOOFnounOld English11 findersA mistake or error.
  • GOOFILYadverb50 findersIn a goofy manner.
  • GOOFYadjective60 findersQuirky or silly, often in a humorous manner; daft.
  • GOOGnounScottish Gaelic7 findersAn egg.
  • GOOGLYnoun61 findersA ball, bowled by a leg-break bowler, that spins from off to leg (to a right-handed batsman), unlike a normal leg-break delivery.
  • GOOINESSnoun1 finderAlternative spelling of gooeyness.
  • GOOLIESnounSanskrit46 findersThe testicles.
  • GOOLYnounSanskrit9 finderssingular of goolies: a testicle.
  • GOOMBAHnounItalian10 findersA person of Italian descent (often implies the person is connected to Italian organized crime)
  • GOOMBAYnoun1 finderA type of traditional Bahamian drum.
  • GOONnounMiddle English143 findersA thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence.
  • GOONDAnounHindi2 findersA hired thug.
  • GOOPnoun47 findersA thick, slimy substance; goo.
  • GOOPEDadjective36 findersAmazed, stunned, or shocked (whether by something positive or negative).
  • GOOPYadjective106 findersHaving the consistency of goop.
  • GOOSANDERnoun12 findersA merganser, Mergus merganser, of the northern hemisphere, that consume fish and are common on lakes and rivers.
  • GOOSEnounProto-Indo-European59 findersAny of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are generally bigge
  • GOOSEBERRYnounDutch12 findersA fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.
  • GOOSEFISHnoun4 findersAny anglerfish of the family Lophiidae.
  • GOOSEHERDnounOld English5 findersA person who tends to geese.
  • GOOSENECKnoun5 findersAnything with a slender curved shape, resembling the neck of a goose, such as the shaft of some lamps.
  • GOOSERYnoun4 findersA place for keeping geese.
  • GOOSYadjective9 findersCharacteristic of a goose; anserine
  • GOPHERnounFrench88 findersA small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (pocket gophers).
  • GOPHEREDnounFrench28 findersA small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (pocket gophers).
  • GOPHERINGnounFrench11 findersA small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (pocket gophers).
  • GOPURAMnounSanskrit1 finderA monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a temple, especially in Southern India.
  • GORAadjectiveUrdu3 findersPertaining to a fair-skinned or European person.
  • GORALnounMalay6 findersA type of Asian ungulate ruminant, now defined as any of the four species of the genus Naemorhedus.
  • GORBLIMEYinterjection9 findersExpressing surprise, anger, etc.
  • GORBLIMEYSinterjection5 findersExpressing surprise, anger, etc.
  • GORDITAnounSpanish6 findersA thick tortilla as made in Mexico, frequently stuffed and made of corn flour.
  • GOREnounProto-Indo-European63 findersBlood, especially that from a wound when thickened due to exposure to the air.
  • GOREHOUNDnoun1 finderA person who enjoys gory entertainment.
  • GORGEnounSpanish12 findersThe front aspect of the neck; the outside of the throat.
  • GORGEDadjective7 findersWith a stomach stuffed full of food.
  • GORGEDLYadjective1 finderWith a stomach stuffed full of food.
  • GORGEOUSadjectiveOld French38 findersSumptuously dressed.
  • GORGEOUSLYadverb14 findersIn a gorgeous manner.
  • GORGETnounOld French9 findersA piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.
  • GORGONnounSanskrit43 findersA vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
  • GORHENnoun1 finderfemale red grouse
  • GORInoun1 finderA white woman.
  • GORILLAnounAncient Greek2 findersAn ape of the genus Gorilla; endemic to the forests of Central Africa and typified by superlative physical size and strength in relation to other primates.
  • GORILYadverb12 findersIn a gory manner
  • GORINESSnoun1 finderThe state of being gory.
  • GORMverbProto-Germanic175 findersTo gawk; to stare or gape.
  • GORMANDISEverb11 findersAlternative spelling of gourmandise.
  • GORMEDverb20 finderssimple past and past participle of gorm
  • GORMIERadjective1 finderAwkward, clumsy, klutzy, ungainly.
  • GORMIESTadjective12 findersAwkward, clumsy, klutzy, ungainly.
  • GORMLESSadjectiveProto-Germanic23 findersLacking intelligence, sense or understanding; foolish.
  • GORMYadjective24 findersAwkward, clumsy, klutzy, ungainly.
  • GORPnoun138 findersA loose mixture of dried fruit, nuts, frequently salt, and sometimes other ingredients; designed as an energy supplement for use while hiking, climbing, canoeing, etc.
  • GORPEDnoun11 findersA loose mixture of dried fruit, nuts, frequently salt, and sometimes other ingredients; designed as an energy supplement for use while hiking, climbing, canoeing, etc.
  • GORPINGnoun1 finderA loose mixture of dried fruit, nuts, frequently salt, and sometimes other ingredients; designed as an energy supplement for use while hiking, climbing, canoeing, etc.
  • GORPSnoun35 findersA loose mixture of dried fruit, nuts, frequently salt, and sometimes other ingredients; designed as an energy supplement for use while hiking, climbing, canoeing, etc.
  • GORSEnounProto-Germanic206 findersAn evergreen shrub, of the genus Ulex, having thorns, spiny leaves, and yellow flowers.
  • GORSEDDnounWelsh1 finderA community of bards, usually Welsh, but sometimes Breton or Cornish.
  • GORSYadjective5 findersCovered in gorse.
  • GORYadjective30 findersCovered with blood; very bloody.
  • GOSHinterjection17 findersA mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
  • GOSHAWKnounOld English97 findersAny of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.
  • GOSHTnounPersian9 findersmutton (or sometimes goat), normally as part of a South Asian curry.
  • GOSLARITEnoun3 findersAn orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.
  • GOSLETnoun3 findersAny pygmy goose of the genus Nettapus.
  • GOSLINGnounOld Norse9 findersA young goose.
  • GOSPELnounAncient Greek23 findersThe first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of J
  • GOSPELERnoun1 finderA person who preaches from the Gospels
  • GOSPELLYadjective4 findersResembling gospel music
  • GOSSnoun2 findersGossip.
  • GOSSAMERnounGerman20 findersA fine film made up of cobwebs, seen floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.
  • GOSSAMERYadjective2 findersLike gossamer; flimsy.
  • GOSSEDnoun3 findersGossip.
  • GOSSIPYadjective4 findersProne to gossip.

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